Kelly A. Hutcheson, M.D., M.B.A., Is Appointed Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology

Kelly A. Hutcheson, M.D., M.B.A., has been named chair of the Department of Ophthalmology. She also serves as director of ophthalmology for Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Prior to joining New York Medical College, Dr. Hutcheson served as chief of ophthalmology at Sidra Medical and Research Center and Weill Cornell School of Medicine in Qatar, where she led the Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology. While at Sidra, Dr. Hutcheson focused on humanitarian work, leading a team of 30 people performing medical and surgical outreach in the Dominican Republic. She also led an exploratory trip to Nedjo, Ethiopia, in partnership with Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International, providing medical and surgical care to adults and children. Read the full article...

NYMC Celebrates Public Health Week

To celebrate NYMC Public Health Week, members of the Student Healthcare Executives (StuHE) club, the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) student public health organization, co-hosted a health and nutrition fair at the Greenburgh Health Center. The event was designed to help community residents and their families understand the importance of healthy eating habits to promote better health and well-being. Activities included interactive games for the children involving fruit and vegetables, gardening activities, a cooking demonstration for healthy food, dancing and exercise demonstrations. The event was made possible through a collaboration between StuHE and SHSP alumna Judith Watson, R.N., B.S.N., M.P.H. '07, back row second from left, the executive director of Greenburgh Health Center, a division of the Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center. "It is great that this event taking place at the Health Center," says Ms. Watson. "We take pride in treating our community, but it is equally important to have programs like this to demonstrate beneficial lifestyle choices. These initiatives can help our communities achieve their very best health; this is our ultimate goal." View the NYMC Public Health Week photo gallery.  Read the full article...

Department of Physical Therapy Hosts Fourteenth Annual Doctoral Project Presentation Day

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Class of 2018 officially kicked off the commencement season, breathing a collective sigh of relief after presenting their work at the 14th Annual Doctoral Project Presentation Day, on April 19. They shared their projects in the areas of clinical research, education, or service and received feedback in the form of thoughtful inquiries and constructive comments from their peers, faculty and administration The day was capped with a keynote presentation by Mary Lou Galantino, P.T., M.S., Ph.D., professor of physical therapy, holistic health minor coordinator, School of Health Sciences, Stockton University. Dr. Galantino is known for her work with integrative therapies including yoga, meditation and tai chi for various populations including cancer survivors, HIV and fall prevention in the elderly. She inspired the D.P.T. Class of 2018 with her presentation "Embrace Engagement, Entrepreneurship and Evolution: The Art of Ubuntu." View the D.P.T. Doctoral Project Presentation Day photo gallery. View the  D.P.T. Class of 2018 doctoral presentations...

NYMC on the Move

The latest phase of office moves is complete. The Office of Human Resources, the Offices of the Controller and Budget, and the Office of Development have relocated from the Administration Building to 19 Skyline Drive. The Office of Public Relations has moved to the second floor southwest of the Administration Building and the finishing touches are being put on the second floor southeast wing that will house and expanded Office of Student Affairs and the School of Medicine House Advisory Deans.

NYMC Faculty Participate in " Pediatric  Advances for the Primary Care Clinician: Cutting Edge Expertise"

Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Children's Health Physicians hosted an innovative pediatric course "Pediatric Advances for the Primary Care Clinician: Cutting Edge Expertise" for physicians and nurses at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Tarrytown, on April 25. The sessions including developmental screening in practice management of childhood asthma, emergency medicine, screening athletes for sports participation and precision medicine, aimed at enhancing knowledge to make a thorough diagnosis or make a referral to a specialist and improving competence in caring for patients. Hillary Rodham Clinton, center, was a guest speaker.  Photo from left: Martin Katzenstein, M.D. '78 , associate professor of clinical pediatrics and chairman of the NYMC Board of Advisors; Leonard J. Newman, M.D. '70 , professor and chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and president of Boston Children's Health Physicians; Alan Kadish, M.D. , president of the Touro College and University System; Karen Gruskin, M.D. , pediatric emergency medicine at Boston Children's Hospital; Gerard Villucci , chief executive officer, Boston Children's Health Physicians,  Robert Shaw , chief operating officer, Boston Children's Health Physicians; Michael H. Gewitz, M.D. , professor of pediatrics, vice chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and the William Russell McCurdy Physician-in-Chief of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital; Sandra L. Fenwick , president and chief executive officer of Boston Children's Hospital; Gary R. Fleisher, M.D. , chair of the Department of Medicine and physician-in chief, Boston Children's Hospital; and Robert Cupples , administrator, NYMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Joseph T. English, M.D., the Sidney E. Frank Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) Health and Research Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to foster and promote advances in the health care field and focus on improving quality of life by understanding the complex health conditions that affect communities with a special interest in physician wellness, engagement and motivation.

Stuart A. Newman, Ph.D., professor of cell biology and anatomy, presented two symposium talks by video link at the program on "Living Matter," International Centre for Theoretical Studies, Bangalore, India, held April 16-26. He presented the keynote address, "Physico-genetic processes of animal development and evolution," on April 16, and "The vertebrate limb: an evolving complex of self-organizing systems," on April 17.

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