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Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Hosts Fulbright Scholar to Study Effect of Neuropeptides on Stress Disorders
 In September 2016, Nitish R. Mahapatra, Ph.D., arrived at New York Medical College from Chennai, India, as a Fulbright Scholar to conduct research in the NYMC laboratory headed by Esther L. Sabban, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology. Dr. Mahapatra is a professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). Dr. Mahapatra will collaborate with Dr. Sabban on research about the effects of neuropeptides on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dr. Mahapatra's work at NYMC continues that of his research lab at the IIT Madras, which focuses on how stress factors relate to biomolecules in cardio-metabolic diseases such as hypertension and Type II diabetes. Read more...
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SHSP and StuHE Ready for National Public Health Week
 The Student Healthcare Executives (StuHE) in the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) is gearing up for National Public Health Week, April 3 - 9, with a week full of special activities and lectures. View the full schedule here. Highlights of the week include a public health fair at the Greenburgh Health Center on Wednesday, April 5 and a special Dean's SHSP Lecture on Thursday, April 6. The lecture, "Public Health Practitioners as Guardians of a Civilized Society: Making Practical Changes in Public Health Law" will be presented by Eli N. Avila, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., FCLM, distinguished visiting professor in the School of Health Sciences and Practice and commissioner of health for Orange County, N.Y. Read more...
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NYMC Hosts Inaugural A cappella Invitational
NYMC hosted its very own version of an American Idol style evening of musical performances as three musical groups performed for an audience of faculty, staff and fellow students in Chouake Auditorium on March 29. In order of appearance, the NYMC School of Medicine's Borborygmi Bells and Arrhythmias, and the Touro College of Dental Medicine's (TCDM) Chromatic Scalers each performed three songs. As a finale, the groups came together for a rendition of Happy Birthday in honor of the birthday of TCDM student George Rubin, The Chromatic Scalers' musical co-director. Anthony M. Sozzo, M.S.Ed., M.A., associate dean for student affairs and director of student financial planning and student activities, was the master of ceremonies. According to Mr. Sozzo, NYMC formed its first a cappella group more than 25 years ago, and they are still singing strong. View the photo gallery and video.
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 The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology held its Annual Resident Research Day on March 16 at Skyline Drive.
Lindsey LaPointe, M.D.
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top photo second from right
, a PGY-3 resident, won first place for her presentation "The Role of Transvaginal Ultrasound in IUD Placement in Immediate Postpartum and Postabortal Period."
Praise Augustus, M.D.
, bottom photo center, a PGY-3 resident, won second place for her presentation, "Women Speak Out: Female Genital Cutting."
Both were precepted by
Camille A. Clare, M.D., M.P.H. '11
, far right, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology and interim associate dean of diversity and inclusion for the School of Medicine. They were joined by, from left:
Sari J. Kaminsky, M.D
., professor of clinical o
bstetrics and gynecology
and vice chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and program director;
Michele Follen, M.D., Ph.D.
, adjunct professor of obstetrics and gynecology; and
Andre G. Broumas, M.D.
, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and deputy program director.
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 The Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) at New York Medical College was represented at the American Student Dental Association's (ASDA) 47th Annual Session held in Orlando, February 22 - 25, by delegates Ben Kahan, right, TCDM chapter ASDA president, and Lana Hashim, TCDM chapter ASDA secretary. At the meeting, the TCDM chapter of the ASDA was officially recognized as a chapter of the organization and won two awards for Rookie Chapter of the Year and Auto Enrollment Implementation.
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Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., M.Phil., CHES, left, professor of health policy and management and global health director in the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) and clinical assistant professor of family and community medicine in the School of Medicine, and Krist Nikolla, M.P.H. '16, administrator in the Department of Surgery, who is pursuing a global health certificate in the SHSP, were invited to a screening of Shout Gladi Gladi, a documentary about obstetric fistula in African women, at the British Consulate on March 20. The event was sponsored by the Freedom From Fistula Foundation to commemorate the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 61st session, March 13 - 24.
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| IN THE NEWS |
New York Medical College Leadership News
Fios 1 - 4/2/2017
Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer
Crain's New York Business - 3/31/2017
Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer
Faculty News
Refinery29 - 3/30/2017
Maureen E. Brogan, M.D., associate professor of medicine
Hudson Valley News Network - 3/30/2017
Eli N. Avila, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., FCLM, distinguished visiting professor in the School of Health Sciences and Practice
Dr. Oz The Good Life - 3/28/2017
Maureen E. Brogan, M.D., associate professor of medicine
The New York State Senate - 3/27/2017
Boriana Parvez, M.D., associate professor of clinical pediatrics
Shetal I. Shah, M.D., professor of pediatrics
Newsday (login required) - 3/27/2017
New Scientist - 3/27/2017
Kutluk Oktay, M.D., professor of obstetrics and gynecology, medicine, and cell biology and anatomy
TimesUnion - 3/27/2017
Boriana Parvez, M.D., associate professor of clinical pediatrics
Shetal I. Shah, M.D., professor of pediatrics
News 12 (login required) - 3/24/2017
Whitney McBride, M.D., associate professor of clinical surgery
ABC - 3/24/2017
Whitney McBride, M.D., associate professor of clinical surgery
NBC New York - 3/24/2017
Samir Pandya M.D., assistant professor of surgery
New York Medical College is not responsible for the content or accuracy of what may be reported in print or online media.
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Monday, April 3
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SHSP Public Health Event
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4:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 4
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| Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds |
11:00 a.m.
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SHSP Resume Writing Workshop
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7:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, April 5
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Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds
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8:00 a.m.
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Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Grand Rounds
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8:00 a.m.
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Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
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8:30 a.m.
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Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
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12:00 p.m.
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Department of Pathology Seminar
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1:00 p.m.
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Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Seminar
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2:00 p.m.
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SHSP Public Health Fair
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2:00 p.m.
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Thursday, April 6
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SHSP Dean's Lecture Series
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4:30 p.m.
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SHSP Alumni Networking Event
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6:00 p.m.
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Monday, April 10
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Doc's Café closed for Passover; re-opens on April 19
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Tuesday, April 11
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Wednesday, April 12
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Passover Holiday (NYMC Closed)
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Friday, April 14
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Good Friday (NYMC Closed)
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Monday, April 17
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Passover Holiday (NYMC Closed)
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Tuesday, April 18
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Passover Holiday (NYMC Closed)
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