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NYMC Selected to Assist NYS in the Identification of COVID-19 Variants
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NYMC Welcomes SOM Class of 2025 During Transition Week
NYMC welcomed 211 students to the School of Medicine (SOM) Class of 2025 during transition week that included move in days and a week full of presentations on professionalism, success and wellness in medical school, academic policies, the student honor code, implicit bias training, career planning and research opportunities, as well as online safety training and required certifications in infection control, HIPAA, basic life support and Narcan administration. There was also time for social activities for students to get to know one another including the Dean's Barbecue and a dinner dance party. Read the full article on Transition Week and view the photo gallery.
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Robin Hershkowitz, LCSW-R, Is Named Director of the Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness
Robin Hershkowitz, LCSW-R, has been named director of the Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness (SMHW) effective July 1, 2021. Ms. Hershkowitz, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, has been a clinician and educator in SMHW for the last three years providing supportive counseling and psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral intervention, crisis management, comprehensive diagnostic assessment and emergency intervention as well as consultation to faculty, medical staff and community outreach. Read the full article on Ms. Hershkowitz.
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NYMC and TCUS Host 13th COVID-19 Symposium
Variants of COVID-19 and vaccination efforts were the focus of the latest edition of the COVID-19 Symposium series, hosted by NYMC and Touro College and University System (TCUS) on July 22. The 13th COVID-19 Symposium took aim at the Delta variant-which has been detected in an increasing percentage of COVID-19 cases across the United States in recent weeks-and vaccine hesitancy. Read the full article on the 13th COVID-19 Symposium and view the video.
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D.P.T. Student Pursues Fifth Degree and Dream of Helping Others
Oluwaseun Cole, M.P.H., a member of the D.P.T. Class of 2023, always knew he wanted to help people and has worked hard to fulfill that dream. At age 38, Mr. Cole has earned four academic degrees, and has served in the United States Navy and Air Force, all while assisting those in need along the way. "I tend to gravitate towards subject areas that bring progress and peace to humanity," Mr. Cole said. Read the full article on Mr. Cole.
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Gabrielle Monge, Speech-Language Pathology Class of 2022, is one of only 14 recipients of the 2021 Students Preparing for Academic-Research Careers (SPARC) Award Program of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She will receive a $1,000 stipend to support activities in her research mentoring and teaching plan under the mentorship of Monica McHenry, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, professor of speech-language pathology. The goal of SPARC is to foster students' interest in the pursuit of Ph.D. education and careers in academia to fill faculty and researcher vacancies in communication sciences and disorders.
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SOM received nearly 15,300 applications this year--the highest number of applicants in this history of the SOM.
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The SOM Office of Admissions is seeking interviewers for the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) 2021-22 interview season.
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Call (914) 493-7177 to make an appointment or call (914) 493-TICK for additional information.
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The NYMC Free Community Food Pantry, located outside of the Alumni House at 20 Sunshine Cottage Road, is stocked with non-perishable food items and other items donated by the NYMC community. |
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Yoga Class for Faculty and Staff
Mondays | 5:30 p.m. | Zoom
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
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EVENTS ON THE NYMC CALENDAR
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Monday, August 9
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Office of the Chancellor: "Annual Jewish Community Organizational Dinner Meeting"
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Wednesday, August 11
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6:45 a.m.
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Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds
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Monday, September 6
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Labor Day
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Tuesday, September 7
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All Day
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Wednesday, September 8
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Rosh Hashanah (Day 2)
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Thursday, September 16
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Yom Kippur
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Sukkot (Day 1)
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Wednesday, September 22
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Sukkot (Day 2)
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Tuesday, September 28
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Sukkot (Day 8)
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Wednesday, September 29
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Sukkot (Day 9)
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New York Medical College Leadership News
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News 12 Westchester - 7/28/2021
(0:36) Salomon Amar, D.D.S., Ph.D., vice president for research, New York Medical College, and senior vice president for research affairs, Touro College and University Systemz
Fox 5 New York - 7/21/2021
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice and vice president of government affairs
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Crain's New York Business - 7/15/2021
Mill Etienne, M.D., M.P.H., FAAN, FAES, vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, associate dean for student affairs and associate professor of neurology and medicine
(Champions of Chage 32:00, Dr. Etienne 35:24)
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New York Medical College News
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New York State - 7/27/2021
Daily Voice (all editions) - 7/27/2021
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The Altamont Enterprise Regional - 7/27/2021
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Faculty News
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Mindful - 7/28/2021
Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D., clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
The Journal News - 7/28/2021
Patricia Schnabel, Ruppert, D.O., M.PH., distinguished visiting professor, SHSP
CBS New York - 7/22/2021
Michael D. Israel, M.P.H., assistant professor of medicine, and CEO of Westchester Medical Center, and distinguished visiting professor in the Department of Public Health, Division of Health Policy and Management
880 In Depth: Studying the rise of the Delta variant and what it means for schools this fall
WCBS-FM News Radio - 7/22/2021
Shetal Shah, M.D., professor of pediatrics
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NG Opera News - 2021
Harriette R. Mogul, M.D., M.P.H., clinical associate professor of medicine
Noticiero - 7/20/2021 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
Very Well Family - 7/19/2021 Armeen D. Poor, M.D., clinical assistant professor of medicine Partners Experiencing Sympathetic Pregnancy Is Not As Weird As You Might Think
Romper - 7/13/2021
Lea Lis, M.D., clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
Daily Voice - 7/16/2021
Simon Hanft, M.D., assistant professor of neurosurgery
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Student News
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Troy Record - 7/21/2021
Dialikatou Diallo, M.P.H. candidate in Health Policy and Management
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BioInc@NYMC News
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Westchester and Fairfield County Business Journals (page 14) - 7/26/2021
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HospiMedica - 7/26/2021
Marc Zemel, S.M., M.B.A., co-founder and CEO of Retia Medical, a BioIncclient
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