At this point, Columbia students are housed in one of three apartments across the street or parking lot from the hospital. Most have double rooms, but there are a few single rooms available. The single rooms are usually taken by someone in the first crew to arrive i.e. the Surgery, Primary Care, and OB-Gyn students. There is a very nice superintendent, Fritz, who will help you out with any problems that may arise. Cable TV is included.
Cooking utensils are at a minimum.
If you want to cook it might be a good idea to bring tupper-ware etc. Laundry is in the basement of the house and requires quarters. Apartments are cleaned every Saturday. There are 2 vans the first day of the rotation leaving from the corner of 168th St. and Ft. There is a hospital shuttle to and from the train station for employees and medical students.