CUEMS (Columbia University Emergency Medical Service) is a student-run, New York State–certified, volunteer ambulance service dedicated to providing emergency medical care to the Columbia University community. Operating 24/7 during the academic year, CUEMS responds to medical emergencies on campus and in the surrounding Morningside Heights area. The organization is staffed entirely by Columbia undergraduate volunteers who are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), offering rapid, professional, and free emergency care.

CUEMS plays a vital role in enhancing campus safety while also providing student members valuable hands-on experience in emergency response. The organization collaborates with local law enforcement, fire departments, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital to ensure seamless continuity of care. CUEMS is well known on campus for its involvement in health education initiatives, safety workshops, and first aid training sessions, furthering their mission of promoting public health and emergency preparedness.

As both a medical response team and educational platform, CUEMS fosters a unique culture of leadership, service, and medical training among students with a passion for public health and emergency response. For more information, visit their website at https://cuems.columbia.edu/.

Key Services:

– 24/7 on-campus emergency medical response
– Certified EMT-staffed ambulance services
– Collaboration with local emergency services and hospitals
– Standby medical coverage for campus events
– Health and safety education outreach
– Hands-on EMT training and experience for student volunteers
– Community CPR and first-aid training sessions