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Graduation 2023 Preview
Former Governor David Paterson, JD
Will Be Keynote Speaker at Commencement; Paterson and Contreras to Receive Honorary Degrees
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At the 2023 Commencement, to be held on Tuesday, May 23 at Alice Tully Hall, the keynote address will be delivered by former New York State Governor David A. Paterson, JD, who is currently Distinguished Professor of Health Care and Public Policy at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mr. Paterson became the 55th Governor of New York State on March 17, 2008. One of his greatest accomplishments in that office was establishing a new state budget process.
In his capacity as Distinguished Professor, Mr. Paterson draws upon his experience as governor, lieutenant governor and member of the New York State legislature to offer lectures to medical and law degree candidates and other students regarding health care-related legislation and the overall role of government in health care. Governor Paterson also advises Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine on a range of additional public policy issues and topics.
_Both Governor Paterson and honoree Cristina Contreras, MPA, LMSW, the CEO of NYC HHC/Metropolitan Hospital, will receive the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa.
Full coverage of graduation in the next issue of Footprints!
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Match Day Is a Happy Day for Class of 2023
Michael J. Trepal, DPM (’81), Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, led NYCPM’s live match ceremony on March 17. Per school tradition, as seniors filed in, they each chose a random envelope with another classmate’s name on it. Then another match followed; as they received their own envelopes from their classmates with their own matches, the seniors each contributed $1 to the money jar, to which faculty had already contributed. The last senior to receive the envelope with their own match wins the jar. This year, the lucky senior was Rebecca Salerno, who matched at Community Medical Center in NJ. Senior Laurin Larian matched with NYCPM and will be one of the College’s new residents.
Dr. Trepal announced that 100% of the eligible students of the Class of 2023 matched and that most matched with their top choices of residency programs.
A champagne celebration ensued!
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by Harry P. Schneider, DPM,
Class of 1999
After graduating from NYCPM in 1999, I was honored to complete a residency at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate. I was the first PGY3 resident as the residency transitioned from a two-year to a three-year surgical residency. After graduation, I remained an attending at Cambridge Health Alliance, and then became Program Director in 2009. I have graduated 27 residents since becoming program director and 41 residents since becoming an attending at the residency program. My former residents practice in Canada, England, and all over the United States.
_I am currently on the Board of Registration of Podiatry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I also hold leadership and/or volunteer com- ... Read more
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New Senior Skills Symposium Reaches Fourth Years
On April 21 NYCPM started something new. The College offered fourth-year students a “Senior Life Skills Symposium,” its first offering as a formal program about life beyond the PM school for fourth years. About 50 senior students heard from speakers in a variety of fields -- fields that are of utmost interest to residents and all post-graduate podiatrists starting out in the profession.
Speakers included Ross Taubman, DPM, CEO of PICA, speaking about Medical Malpractice Insurance for Residents; Arthur Klein, MD, speaking about the state of healthcare in 2023; John Pellicone, MD, who spoke about hospital medical staff organization and credentialling; Roland Ramdass, DPM, speaking about residents’ pathway to board certification; Ronnie Swift, MD, who spoke about mental health; Allen Jacobs, DPM, speaking about what a resident needs to know about vendors and suppliers; Matthew Feldman, JD, who spoke about HIPAA and regulatory and ethical issues for residents; Wayne Dougal, speaking about the seniors’ own health insurance concerns; and Sam Sack of Morgan Stanley, speaking about financial planning.
Breakfast was provided by MiMedx, lunch was provided by PICA, and a post-symposium reception was sponsored by NYSPMA.
Among the speakers at the Senior Life Skills Symposium were Drs. Allen Jacobs, (left) and Ross Taubman.
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A view of the February injection/biopsy/
suturing workshop offered to juniors by the Medicine Department.
Third-Year Students Benefit from Biopsy/Suturing Workshops
Quarterly, on Fridays, the Medicine Department offers a workshop to third-year students on injection techniques, biopsy techniques, and wound closure using various suturing techniques. With the assistance of proctors -- Drs. Kosinski, Lopata, Bernstein and Adegboyega -- the workshop teaches students how to:
Properly obtain consent from the patient and write out a consent form.
- Properly cleanse the site.
- Draw up materials in the correct order.
- Administer the injection.
- Perform a punch biopsy, shave biopsy, incisional/excisional biopsies.
- Be able to differentiate between the instances in which you would perform each type of biopsy.
- Wound closure using various suturing techniques.
The next workshop is scheduled for Friday, May 26.
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NYCPM Joins Touro for Day of ‘Healthy Aging’
On Tuesday April 18, NYCPM participated in Healthy Aging: An Educational Day for Seniors, sponsored by Adrienne E. Adams, Speaker of the New York City Council and by Touro University. The full-day program, based in the Rochdale Village Ballroom in Jamaica, Queens, began with remarks by Speaker Adams as well as by Touro Provost Patricia Salkin, JD, Senior VP of Academic Affairs, and Rabbi Moshe Krupka, MS, Executive VP of Touro University and chief liaison for community affairs.
_NYCPM’s Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopedics ... Read more
At Healthy Aging Day, left to right, are Andrew Kempadoo Umadat, Nneamaka Oliver, Loretta Logan, DPM, MPH, Eunice Ramsey-Parker, DPM, MPH, Provost Patricia Salkin, Jasmine Christie Reid, John Harris, Iain Guy.
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NYCPM “Day of Sports Medicine” Features Alumni Specialists
On Friday March 31, the Department of Orthopedics and Pediatrics sponsored a Day of Sports Medicine along with and featuring Jay Spector, DPM (’92), and Karen Langone, DPM (’86), both members of and past presidents of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.
According to Loretta Logan, DPM (’89), MPH, chair of the Department, “It was an informative and interactive day for the students with lectures on A Sports Medicine Approach to Common Running Injuries ... Read more
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In the photo below, Dr. Karen Langone (‘86), center, Dr Jay Spector (‘92), to her left, and Dr. Loretta Logan (‘89), to Dr. Langone’s right, are surrounded by some of the class of 2024 students who participated in NYCPM’s Day of Sports Medicine. | |
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Touro University Nevada Gala Honors Senior VP Berkley
March 12th was the date for the annual Touro University Nevada Gala, which is “Touro’s cornerstone event to help raise funds to enhance the educational experience for its medical and healthcare students.” This year, Touro honored Shelly Berkley, Senior Vice President of the Touro University System, who has served Touro for more than nine years, beginning in 2014 as CEO and Senior Provost of Touro Western Division, before her promotion in 2022.
_From 1999 to 2013, Ms. Berkley was the US Representative for Nevada’s 1st Congressional district.
In the photo above, Ms. Berkley is flanked by Touro Provost Patricia Salkin, left, and NYCPM Dean Michael J. Trepal, DPM (’81), right.
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Presentations by NYCPM Faculty Highlight Superbones/Superwounds Spring Weekend
During the latest Superbones/-Superwounds Spring weekend of seminars on April 15 and 16 at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe in Teaneck, NJ, a number of NYCPM faculty presented on a variety of relevant topics. Samantha Landau, DPM (’18), MPH presented two seminars: “Anatomic Variants and Effect on Foot Function: The Accessory Navicular” as well as “Pediatric Orthosis: New Preliminary Data and What Do We Really Know About the Current Evidence?” Samuel Adegboyega, ... Read more
Above: Joseph D'Amico, DPM, was among the NYCPM presenters.
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NYCPM Bests Temple in Basketball
On Sunday April 23, the NYCPM men’s and women’s basketball teams traveled to Temple University in Philadelphia for a three-game tournament against the nearby TUSPM.
The NYCPM teams were victorious, winning every game! The event was organized by multiple students: the men’s team and their games were organized by Anthony Castronova (2024), Ryan Verano (2024), and Trevell Moxey (2024) while the women’s basketball game was organized by Sarah Ogoke (2024) and George Bako (2024). Samuel Adegboyega, DPM is the Sports Medicine Club faculty advisor.
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Back row, left to right: George Bako (2024), Sarah Ogoke (2024), Ksenja Llazar (2024), Paulina Vazquez (2026), Katiana DeYonke (2025), Jennifer Augustin (2024) and Brandon Abizadeh (2026). Front row, left to right: Christina Mellor (2024), Orlexia Thomas (2024), Jamie Dee (2026), and Sinai Dennis (2024). | |
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NYCPMers Volunteer in Boston
Four NYCPM students were among the dozens of podiatrists and students who volunteered to provide podiatric services to the runners of the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17. Seen at the race are (left to right) Christian Frey, Debra Morris, William Pacheco, and Kenneth Wilhalme (all Class of 2024).
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Football 2023 a Success!
Football 2023 glittered from the Tribeca Rooftop on Saturday March 18. Student Government Treasurer Christina Mellor (2024), the contact, manager and go-to for this year’s edition of the annual student gala, had promised a “fun night of food, drinks, dancing, and award ceremonies” and the evening did not disappoint. The evening’s infrastructure comprised premium open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, and a three-course, sit-down dinner, and students filled in all of the fun.
_Among the faculty award winners were (in photo)Samuel Adegboyega, DPM (2006) -- Attending of the Year for Medicine (his second year in a row); Daniel Yaeger, DPM (2018) -- Attending of the Year for Surgery (his second year in a row); and Barbara Resseque, DPM (1980) -- Attending of the Year for Orthopedics & Pediatrics.
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Obituary
Patrick Eggena, MD, Dies
Dr. Patrick Eggena, who taught Physiology at NYCPM for the past fifteen years, has passed away. Dr. Eggena was a respected medical educator and physician and authored a case-based textbook that has served medical students well. Dr. Eggena practiced internal medicine in Carmel, NY, and was affiliated with Veterans Affairs. Eileen Chusid, PhD, Dean of Pre-Clinical Sciences, said that “He will be missed not only for his knowledge but for his total devotion to his students.”
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