Week of May 11, 2020
NEWS
Governor Cuomo Hosts Daily Briefing at NYMC 

The Center for Disaster Medicine at New York Medical College was the backdrop for New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's daily press briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic on May 7. Expressing his enormous sense of gratitude for the courage shown by the health care workers at the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis, he said, "After telling the general public I need you to stay home and explaining just how dangerous this virus is-in the very next breath I told health care workers I need you to go to work," he recalled. Read the full article on the briefing, view the photo gallery and view the video.
Join Us Celebrating the NYMC Class of 2020 

Although commencement is being held virtually this year, the accomplishments and achievements of the Class of 2020 deserve to be celebrated like all milestones. We encourage all students, faculty, staff and alumni, to show their NYMC pride by posting congratulatory photos and videos on social media using the hashtag #NYMCgrad.
Physical Therapy Faculty Member Dr. Kristina Welsome Offers Tips for Staying Healthy and Active During Pandemic 

InTouch reached out to Kristina M. Welsome P.T., D.P.T., O.C.S., C.F.M.T., M.T.C., assistant professor of clinical physical therapy, for some practical advice for staying healthy and active during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Welsome's passion is educating, inspiring and empowering her patients, clients and students to optimize their health and wellness in all domains, not simply the physical. "While we can't control the virus and what is going on in the external world, we can still take good care of ourselves and manage our internal world to maximize our immune response," says Dr. Welsome. Read more on Dr. Welsome's tips to stay healthy and active.
Faculty from NYMC and Zucker School of Medicine Create Public Outreach Tool to Educate Children about the Science of COVID-19 

In the name of public health outreach, Adam E. Block, Ph.D., assistant professor of public health at New York Medical College, partnered with his wife, Lauren Block, M.D., M.P.H., a primary care physician at Northwell Health and an associate professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, to create Kelly Stays Home: The Science of Coronavirus. The free e-book seeks to educate children ages 5 to 12 about the science behind the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full article on the book and watch the video.
HSL Explains the Popularity of Preprints During COVID-19 Pandemic 

Publishing in medicine and life sciences has long been beholden to the lengthy peer review process. Peer review increases the quality of research published in medical journals, but according to a 2019 study in Scientometrics, the median delay time from submission to publication of articles in medical journals is an astonishing 224 days. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when the world is seeking answers to questions regarding prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infection and needs fast access to newly generated information, the preprint fills an information need. Read the full article on preprints.
ACCOLADES
Camille A. Clare, M.D., M.P.H. '11, associate dean of diversity and inclusion for the School of Medicine and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, was awarded the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Award for Outstanding District Service and was named new District Chair for District II at the virtual annual business meeting, on April 25.
George W. Contreras, M.E.P., M.P.H., M.S., CEM, FAcEM, assistant director of the Center for Disaster Medicine and assistant professor in the Institute of Public Health, was the keynote speaker for an international webinar hosted by the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) based in Madrid, Spain, on May 6. He presented "A COVID-19 Update from New York City," discussing the overall public health and health care response during the pandemic. Other updates were provided by representatives from Spain and Argentina.
Ari J. Markenson, J.D., M.P.H., adjunct assistant professor of health policy and management, was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Health Law Association.
GRANT NEWS
Doris J. Bucher, Ph.D., associate professor of microbiology and immunology, received a $956,604 grant from the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations.
Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology and cell biology and anatomy and co-chief of hematology, will serve as PI for a $504,183 grant from Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for a "Pilot Study to Determine the Safety of Defibrotide in Children with High Risk Kawasaki Disease."
Xiang Dong, M.D., clinical associate professor of surgery, has been awarded a $303,924 grant from The MT Group, Inc. for "Translational Medicine: Discovery and Evaluation of Biomarkers/Pharmacogenomics for the Diagnosis and Personalized Management of Patients."
HIGHLIGHTS
Tuesday, May 12, 2020  |  8:00 p.m.  |  RSVP here
Zoom given upon registration

Moderator: Alan Kadish, M.D., president
Presenters: Ira J. Bedzow, Ph.D., associate professor of medicine and director of the Biomedical Ethics and Humanities Program; and John Loike, Ph.D., bioethicist and professor of biology at Touro College.
Sunday, May 17, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.

Keynote:  Bruce L. Gillingham, M.D., CPE, FAOA,  RADM, MC, USN,  Surgeon General, U.S. Navy,  Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Monday, May 18, 2020  |  5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020  |  11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020  |  7:00 p.m.

Congratulations to our resilient and resourceful Class of 2020! www.nymc.edu/commencement
Yoga Class for Faculty and Staff
Mondays  |   5:30 p.m.  |   Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 489 054 8060;  Password: YOGA
One tap mobile +19292056099 (for dial in)

Virtual yoga class led by certified yoga instructor Mary Butler-Fink
NYMC Family Health Center  offers virtual doctor visits.

Call today to schedule  your virtual  appointment at (914) 828-0435 .
Neil W. Schluger, M.D., the Barbara and William Rosenthal Chair of the Department of Medicine (effective July 15), is an author of the article Observational Study of Hydroxychloroquine in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, May 7, 2020.


VIRTUAL EVENTS ON THE NYMC CALENDAR
 

Tuesday, May 12
11:00 a.m.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds

8:00 p.m.
Touro Talks: Bioethics and Corona
Wednesday, May 13
8:00 a.m.
Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds

9:00 a.m.
Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
Thursday, May 14
11:00 a.m.
Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences Ph.D. Dissertation Defense
Sunday, May 17
2:00 p.m.
School of Medicine Hooding, Awards and Military Pinning Ceremony
Monday, May 18
5:00 p.m.
School of Health Sciences and Practice Awards Ceremony
Sunday, May 19 9:00 a.m.
Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences Hooding and Awards Ceremony

7:00 p.m.
161st NYMC Commencement/Inagural TCDM Commencement Ceremonies
 

IN THE NEWS
 
New York Medical College Leadership News

Westchester Magazine - 5/7/2020
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., vice president for government affairs and dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice 
Sherlita Amler, M.D., M.S., clinical associate professor of pediatrics, adjunct professor of public health and senior fellow for Center for Disaster Medicine 
Adam D. Hammerman, M.B.A., vice president and chief financial officer 

What Can You Do With a Public Health Degree?
US News & World Report - 5/7/2020
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., vice president for government affairs and dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice




The Herald - 5/6/2020
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., vice president for government affairs and dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice 

Head Topics - 5/5/2020
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., vice president for government affairs and dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice 



Prevention - 5/4/2020
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., vice president for government affairs and dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice 

WTOP News - 5/4/2020 
Karen M. Murray, M.D. '99, associate dean for admissions for the School of Medicine, and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology

New York Medical College News


Faculty News
                                         
The Globe Post - 5/7/2020
Ira J. Bedzow, Ph.D., associate professor of medicine and director of the Biomedical Ethics and Humanities Program 

Healthcare Purchasing News - 5/7/2020
Armeen D. Poor, M.D., clinical assistant professor of medicine



HR People + Strategy - 5/6/2020
Ira J. Bedzow, Ph.D., associate professor of medicine and director of the Biomedical Ethics and Humanities Program 

E-News - 5/6/2020 
Armeen D. Poor, M.D., clinical assistant professor of medicine




Idirzs8 - 5/5/2020
Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., M.Phil., CHES, professor of public health and global health director and clinical assistant professor of family and community medicine 


IDIRZS - 5/5/2020
Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., M.Phil., CHES, professor of public health and global health director and clinical assistant professor of family and community medicine 
Vikas Grover, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, assistant professor of speech-language pathology (SLP) 



Examiner - 5/5/2020
I ra J. Bedzow, Ph.D., associate professor of medicine and director of the Biomedical Ethics and Humanities Program 

The Journal News - 5/4/2020
Ira J. Bedzow, Ph.D., associate professor of medicine and director of the Biomedical Ethics and Humanities Program 



EMS1 - 5/4/2020
George W. Contreras, M.P.H., M.S., M.E.P., CEM, FACEM, assistant director of the Center for Disaster Medicine, assistant professor in the Institute of Public Health, and assistant director of the advanced certificate in emergency management 

U.S. News - 5/4/2020
Karen M. Murray, M.D. '99, associate dean for admissions for the School of Medicine, and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology 




The Times of Israel - 5/2/2020
Ira J. Bedzow, Ph.D., associate professor of medicine and director of the Biomedical Ethics and Humanities Program


Business Insider - 5/2/2020
Albert H. Kwon, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology 



CBS news - 5/1/2020
Robert G. Lahita, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine 



AMWA - 4/28/2020
Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., M.Phil., CHES, professor of public health and global health director and clinical assistant professor of family and community medicine

Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College News

American Dental Association - 5/6/2020 
Ronnie Myers, D.D.S., M.S., dean of TouroCDM and professor of dental medicine 
Alan Kadish, M.D., president 
Morgan Atanasio, TCDM Class of 2020 

Dentistry Today - 4/30/2020
Edward Farkas, D.D.S., vice dean for administrative affairs, TouroCDM

Affiliate News
                                        
Daily Voice - 5/7/2020 
Susan Fox, M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D., associate professor of health policy and management, director of the Center on Disability and Health, School of Health Sciences and Practice, and president and chief executive officer of the Westchester Institute for Human Development




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