Week of October 23, 2017
NEWS
SHSP Hosts Special Dean's Lecture

The School of Health Sciences and Practice hosted a special Dean's Lecture on October 3, welcoming Michael J. Dowling, second from right, president and chief executive officer of Northwell Health, as the evening's keynote speaker. Mr. Dowling shared his perspectives on the changing landscape of health care. He was joined by, from left: Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice and vice president of government affairs; Alan Kadish, M.D., president; Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer; and Daniel Blum, president and chief executive officer of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center.

NYMC Ranks High in Low Student Loan Default Rates

A recently published Student Loan Report has ranked New York Medical College 14th among all colleges -- public, private and for-profit -- in the United States for student loan default rates, boasting a 0.77 percent default rate. The report was compiled using federal data released by the Department of Education for each school's three-year default rate as of 2017. "Our financial aid and debt management advisement begins when an applicant comes for an interview and continues after graduation," said Anthony M. Sozzo, M.A., M.S.Ed., associate dean for student affairs and director of student activities and student financial planning. "Our students are paying back their student debt effectively, a reflection of their success after graduating and financial responsibility. I couldn't be more proud."

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Receives Generous Gift

Mervin and Elaine Jacobs, second and third from left, have been long time dear friends of Touro College and University System. After meeting with Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., far left, chancellor and chief executive officer, they were inspired to support NYMC's Department of Microbiology and Immunology and its vital research endeavors. From left: Rabbi Alan G. Ciner, vice president of the Touro College and University System; Ira Schwartz, Ph.D., professor and chairman of microbiology and immunology; and Amy S. Kahn, vice president of development and alumni relations.

19th Annual Race for Rehab Supports Achilles International

The weather was gloomy but it didn't dampen the spirit of the 19th Annual Race for Rehab on October 8, organized and hosted by Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) students in the School of Health Sciences and Practice. Proceeds from the race -- and all the fundraising events prior -- supported Achilles International, a not-for-profit organization which provides athletes with disabilities with a community of support, using sports as a tool to bring hope, inspiration and the joys of achievement to people with disabilities. More than $6,600 was raised bringing the 19 year total to just shy of $130,000. View the photo gallery here. Read more...

Students Clubs Enrich Campus Life

The cafeteria and BSB lobby were buzzing with activity at the Student Club Fair, held in September, to kick off the academic year. Students from the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences, the School of Health Sciences and Practice and the Touro College of Dental Medicine gathered to visit tables set up by nearly 70 clubs to recruit members. Local chapters of national organizations, groups that focus on athletics and sports, medical specialties, health and wellness, community service, not to mention some groups just for fun like board games, ultimate frisbee and table tennis, are available as extracurricular activities and help balance out the demands of studying. View the photo gallery here. Read more...

NYMC Has Heart

The NYMC community showed their true colors at the American Heart Association's Westchester County Heart Walk at the Kensico Dam in Valhalla, N.Y., on October 1. They raised more than $4,500 to fight heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. The event was kicked off by Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) students leading the crowd in a dynamic warm-up before embarking on the three-mile walk around the plaza. D.P.T. students also offered blood pressure monitoring and posture screenings throughout the day. View the 2017 Westchester County Heart Walk photo gallery here.

D.P.T. Class of 2019 Celebrates National Physical Therapy Month

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2019 joined with the American Physical Therapy Association and the "MoveForwardPT" movement to celebrate National Physical Therapy month in October. They offered lunchtime ergonomic assessments and posture screenings outside of the cafeteria, providing evaluations and useful tips and exercises for using handheld electronic devices and for office environments. View the photo gallery here.

ACCOLADES
Hasanat Alamgir, M.B.A., Ph.D., associate professor and chairman of the Department of Health Policy and Management and co-director of the Center for Long-Term Care, was invited to present "Epidemiology and Economic Burden of Occupational Injury Among Sawmill Workers" at the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health in Cooperstown, N.Y., in August.

Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer, was recognized at the British Medical Association's (BMA) 2017 Medical Book Awards ceremony in London on September 17 for co-authoring Pediatric Radiation Oncology, Sixth Edition, with Louis S. Constine and Nancy J. Tarbell. The book was highly commended in the oncology category. The annual BMA Medical Book Awards recognize outstanding contributions to medical literature based on each submission's applicability to its audience, production quality, and originality.

Justin D. Steinberg D.D.S., associate professor of dental medicine and director of oral and maxillofacial radiology at the Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College, successfully completed all the requirements to become a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.

APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS
School of Medicine

Appointments 
Lance R. Bruck, M.D. 
Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology 

Christina Kim, M.D. 
Associate Professor of Urology 

Corey S. Scurlock, M.D., M.B.A. 
Associate Professor of Medicine (secondary) 

Promotions
Jennifer F. Canter, M.D., M.P.H. 
Professor of Pediatrics 

Roger Chirurgi, M.D. 
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine 

Beth Schorr-Lesnick, M.D. 
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine

School of Health Sciences and Practice

Appointments 
Kiley J. Bliss, Ph.D. 
Assistant Professor, Center on Disability and Health

Adam E. Block, Ph.D. 
Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management 

Keosha T. Bond, Ed.D., M.P.H. 
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Community Health 

Nicole C. Turygin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Center on Disability and Health

Chenkai Wu, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S. 
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Community Health 

Promotion
Hae-Young Kim, M.A., M.S., Dr.P.H. 
Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Community Health

IN THE NEWS

New York Medical College Leadership News

Noticias 24/7 - 10/15/2017 
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of School of Health Sciences and Practice and vice president for government affairs
Michael J. Reilly, Dr.Ph. '10, M.P.H., Director of Center for Disaster Medicine, Associate Professor of Environmental Health Science, and Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

Westfair - 10/5/2017
Alan Kadish, M.D., president 
Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer 
Dr. Mark Hasten, chairman of the Board of Trustees receives the Alfred B. DelBello Distinguished Service Award
Ira Schwartz, Ph.D., professor and chairman of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and professor of medicine, biochemistry and molecular biology, received the Jackson E. Spears Service Award 
Robert G. Lerner, M.D., professor of medicine, received the Golden Faculty Service Award

WAG - 9/26/2017
Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer

New York Medical College News

State of Politics - 10/20/2017
At 10 a.m., Sen. Terrence Murphy and medical professionals provide details of their recent storm relief mission to Puerto Rico, New York Medical College, Dining Annex, 19 Skyline Dr., Hawthorne.

Westfair - 10/5/2017 

Faculty News

Mother Jones - 10/17/2017
Heather L. Brumberg, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor of pediatrics 

Pipeline Program Helps Future Doctor Pursue Goal of Improving Community Healthcare
AMSNY - 10/16/2017
Sheba Ebhote, School of Medicine Class of 2021

Patch - 10/16/2017
Sarina Iraj was mentored by Frances L. Hannan, Ph.D., assistant professor of cell biology and anatomy and otolaryngology, and Barbara Doonan, Ph.D., research fellow in the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy

Health Day - 10/16/2017
Matthew Lorber, M.D., M.P.A., clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences

Westfair Communication - 10/13/2017
Rifat Latifi, M.D., professor of surgery 
Ashutosh Kaul, M.D., professor of surgery
Annebeth Litt, M.D., clinical assistant professor of medicine 
Michael Tarr, School of Medicine Class of 2018 

The Examiner - 10/13/2017
David Spielvogel, M.D., professor of surgery Alan Gass, M.D., associate professor of medicine 

Micah Temple Denver - 10/13/2017
Patricia Gerbarg, M.D., clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences 

News 12 Westchester - 10/12/2017
Doris J. Bucher, Ph.D., associate professor of microbiology and immunology and pediatrics 

Health - 10/12/2017
Ami S. Baxi, M.D., instructor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences 

Reader's Digest - 10/8/2017
William H. Frishman, M.D., the Barbara and William Rosenthal Professor and Chairman of the Department of Medicine and professor of pharmacology 
Westchester Medical Center 

Daily Voice - 10/7/2017
Frederick B. Dombrowski, M.A., instructor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences

WAND TV - NBC 17 - 10/6/2017
Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology, and cell biology and anatomy 

Spectrum - 10/4/2017
Mark A. Papish, M.D., assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine (in video)

6 Ways to Make the Baby Smarter Even Before Birth  
House and Family Tips - 10/4/2017
Rebekka Jo Levis, D.O., assistant professor of pediatrics

Health - 10/2/2017
Matthew Lorber, M.D., M.P.A., clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences

FiOS1 -10/2/2017 
Westchester Medical Center 
Garrett T. Doering, M.S., CEM, MEP, CHSP, adjunct assistant professor of health policy and management 
Jonathan Berkowitz, M.D., assistant professor of emergency medicine

Live Science - 9/30/2017
Patric K. Stanton, Ph.D., professor of cell biology and anatomy

The Christian Post - 9/29/2017
Stuart A. Newman, Ph.D., professor of cell biology and anatomy and medicine 

Student News

ASPPH - 10/19/2017
Musarrat Rahman, M.P.H. student in the School of Health Sciences and Practice and Delta Alpha member

Tarrytown Patch - 10/13/2017
Rebecca E. Alschuler and Musaub Khan, School of Medicine Class of 2020

Affiliate News

Daily Voice (all editions) - 9/30/2017
Westchester Medical Center 

Becker's Hospital Review - 9/29/2017
Westchester Medical Center


New York Medical College is not responsible for the content or accuracy of what may be reported in print or online media.

EVENTS

Tuesday, October 24
Department of Health Policy and Management Grand Rounds 3:30 p.m.
NYMC Faculty Author Celebration
4:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Medical Education Grand Rounds 5:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, October 25
Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Grand Rounds
8:00 a.m.
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds 12:00 p.m.
Department of Pathology Seminar
1:00 p.m. 
Monday, October 30
Presentation by Holocaust Survivor and Former Dentist, Dr. Eisenbach 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 31
Department of Health Policy and Management Seminar 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 1
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 8
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds 12:00 p.m.

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HIGHLIGHTS
NYMC Faculty Author Celebration


Tuesday, October 24
4:00 p.m.
BSB Lobby

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Touro College of Dental Medicine and New York Medical College

Where You Go, I Go: A First-Person Account of the Astonishing Life of Holocaust Survivor, Dr. Jacob Eisenbach

Jacob Eisenbach, D.D.S. Holocaust Survivor and Former Dentist

Monday, October 30
4:00 p.m.
Nevins Auditorium

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Eichmann, Arendt, and the Banality of Evil: A Guided Tour of the Special Exhibit on the Capture and Trial of Eichmann at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Correlative Presentations on Biomedical Ethics and the Holocaust


Wednesday,November 15
5:30 p.m.
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place
New York, NY 10280

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School of Medicine


Alumni Reunion Banquet
Saturday, November 18
7:00 p.m.
DoubleTree Hilton
455 South Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591

Alumni Reunion Brunch
Sunday, November 19
10:00 a.m.
19 Skyline Drive

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Flu Vaccine Notice

Seasonal flu vaccine is now available in Health Services, BSB


Employees: $20
Full-time students: free

No appointments required, Monday through Friday.

Please note:The nurse practitioner is NOT available between 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.


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