prospectus practico philosophicus 4th edition The Guide to CPMC & Washington Heights By Ogan Gurel 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 by Ogan Gurel. All Rights Reserved. Published by QRx Publishing, New York. While every effort has been made to confirm the accuracy of the information in this guide, people, places and things are constantly changing Ð a fact of life which despite the apparent oxymoron is a defining characteristic of New York City itself. Thus, the author kindly requests all readers to independently verify any information which may be of especial importance. The author accepts no responsibility for any errors. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily endorsed by Columbia University or by any of its divisions. Address all inquiries to the author at Columbia P&S, 630 West 168th Street, Box 162, New York, NY 10032. prospectus practico- philosophicus 4th edition The Guide to CPMC & Washington Heights By Ogan Gurel orientation ...................................................................... 3 orientation............................................................ ......5 PROSPECTIVE Ι......................................................................................... .....6 A DAY IN THE LIFE................................................................. .....................8 GETTING AROUND TOWN...................................................................... .11 Introduction to NYC................................................ .....................11 Manhattan (The City)............................................. ......................11 Walking.......................................................................................... .12 THE SUBWAY......................................................................... ......................13 Subway Safety........................................................................ ........13 Outline of the subway system.............................. .......................13 The Subway for CPMC riders.......................................... ............14 OTHER FORMS OF TRANSPORTATION.......................... ......................16 Buses............................................................................ ...................16 Getting to the eastside.............................................. ....................16 Taxis............................................................................ ....................17 Car Service................................................................... ..................17 Shuttle to the Main Campus.......................................... ..............17 GETTING INFORMATION..................................................................... ....20 Newspapers and magazines.............................................. ..........20 Information about Town........................................... ...................20 Television..................................................................................... ...21 AM Radio......................................................................... ..............21 contents 1 FM Radio............................................................................. ...........21 CITY CALENDAR.......................................................................... ..............23 cpmc.................................................. ......................25 INTRODUCTION TO CPMC................................................................ ......26 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS................................... .........26 HOW TO GET TO CPMC................................................................ ............28 By Car.............................................................................. ...............28 By Train...................................................................... ....................28 By Bus................................................................................. ............28 By Air......................................................................................... .....28 Public Transportation...................................................... .............29 A TOUR OF CPMC................................................................ ......................30 SECURITY................................................................................... ..................33 Security Tips.................................................................. ................33 Emergency Call Boxes............................................. .....................33 Escort Service................................................................................ .33 Lost and Found............................................................................. .33 Important Phone Numbers................................................. .........33 ACADEMIC CONCERNS........................................................................... .35 Departmental Directory: Physicians & Surgeons.....................35 Seminar Schedule................................................................... .......37 Faculty Research Interests..................................................... .......38 HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY....................................................... ...........39 Telephone numbers...................................................................... .39 STUDY SPOTS ON CAMPUS................................................. ....................41 BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.......................................................................... ....41 STUDENT SERVICES ................................................................................ ..42 HEALTH SERVICES................................................................................. ....44 CAMPUS DINING.................................................................. .....................46 STUDENT ACTIVITIES............................................................... ................48 ABUZZ WITH ACTIVITY........................................................... ................50 HOUSING.............................................................................................. ........51 contents 2 BARD HALL................................................................................................. .54 BARD ATHLETIC CENTER (BAC)......................................... ...................56 BAC Hours Between 4:30 and 7:30 pm are the most crowded times............................................................................................. ...56 AFFILIATED HOSPITALS: HOW TO GET THERE.......................... .......58 A TOUR OF THE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS............................... ..............60 washington heights............................ ......................66 INTRODUCTION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS..................................68 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS................................... .........68 PARKS............................................................................................. ...............70 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PARK MAP....................................... .............72 NEIGHBORHOOD MUSEUMS.......................................... .......................73 RECREATION................................................................................. ..............76 Running.......................................................................... ................76 Where to run? Try these five routes:........................................ .77 Biking....................................................................................... .......78 Tennis......................................................................................... .....79 NECESSITIES................................................................................... .............80 Setting up shop: around the neighborhood.............................. .80 Setting up shop: downtown.................................................. .......81 SHOPPING.......................................................................................... ..........82 Health Foods............................................................................... ...83 Banking.......................................................................................... .83 Cleaning/Tailoring/Shoe Repair............................................ ....83 Postal Services........................................................... ....................85 Health & Beauty Aids / Pharmacies................................. .........85 Hair cuts............................................................................. ............86 Optometrist.......................................................................... ..........86 Video and records............................................................ .............86 Photography and electronics...................................... .................87 Photocopying Service................................................ ...................87 Liquor............................................................................ .................88 Florist.................................................................................... ..........88 contents 3 Newspapers................................................................. ..................88 Athletic Goods....................................................................... ........88 Fish Market................................................................ ....................88 Gasoline...................................................................................