Chess Club

The purpose of the Chess Club is to foster a wholesome, inclusive, friendly community in which VP&S students can learn and grow their skills in chess. The aim and goal of the Chess Club is to provide a structured organization for students seeking to engage in chess during their time here at VP&S.

Benefits

Chess has demonstrated its ability to assist individuals in enhancing their critical thinking skills, focus, and managing anxiety. The initiative is to establish a chess community at VP&S with the goal of cultivating these cognitive abilities. Furthermore, chess is a globally recognized and played game, and the establishment of a chess club here offers an avenue for connecting with chess enthusiasts at other medical school campuses worldwide.

Contact

For questions or more information about the Chess Club, please contact the following:

 thepsclub@cumc.columbia.edu