Enhancing Campus Operations
As NYMC continues to grow and evolve, new leadership within campus operations are poised to support the College’s mission and ensure ongoing excellence in service, safety, and infrastructure. Robert Lancia, M.A., left, has been appointed as the new director of campus operations and Steven Wilkowski, right, has been named the new director of facilities, design, and construction.
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Celebrating NYMC and Metropolitan Hospital
This year marks two milestone anniversaries: the 165th anniversary of NYMC, and the 150th anniversary of NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. These two institutions have been affiliated since the founding of Metropolitan in 1875, making the affiliation between NYMC and Metropolitan the longest affiliation between a medical school and a municipal public hospital in American medicine.
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New Speech-Language Pathology Students Begin Their Academic Journey
The Division of Speech-Language Pathology welcomed 30 students to its Fall 2026 cohort on August 11. The orientation day featured insightful presentations and opportunities for students to connect with their new peers. The cohort begins their academic journey with the start of classes and boot camp.
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Historical Hahnemann Hospital Clock Adorns Sunshine Cottage Lobby
Visitors to the lobby of Sunshine Cottage are greeted by an antique Tiffany & Co. grandfather clock whose inscription records its presentation to the Hahnemann Hospital in 1906 in memory of Francis E. Doughty, M.D. (1849 – 1906). Still in working condition, this clock has stood tall for nearly 120 years as a memorial to Dr. Doughty, one of the founders of what is now the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYMC.
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Psoriasis and Cardiovascular Disease Link Not Clearly Recognized by Patients
Patients with poorly controlled moderate to severe psoriasis are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, yet the link is often underrecognized and undertreated, according to a study conducted by Michelle Sikora, SOM Class of 2025.
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SOM Student Helps Develop Innovative Anesthesia App for WMC Residents
Michael Kozlin, SOM Class of 2028, has been collaborating with Westchester Medical Center to develop a regional anesthesia mobile app designed to guide anesthesia residents through a range of procedures and clinical guidelines.
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The NYMC student-run Association for Size-Inclusive Healthcare has launched the Journal for Size-Inclusive Healthcare, a publication dedicated to exploring size-inclusive care not only through data and research, but also by sharing patients’ personal experiences and their relationships with physicians.
| | From the Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library: Covidence is a useful tool to help researchers streamline systematic and other reviews. This web-based application allows users to manage projects and collaborate on tasks, as well as screen studies, retrieve full-text PDFs, extract data, and track project workflows according to the requirements of PRISMA 2020. Read more for details and information on access options. | | |
Esther L. Sabban, Ph.D., the Sidney E. Frank Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, participated in the Military Health Systems Research Symposium (MHSRS-2025), in Orlando, Florida, August 4 – 7. She presented “Revisited: Intranasal Neuropeptide Y and Selective Agonists for Traumatic Stress Triggered Disorders” in the breakout session, Innovation and Current Directions in Military Suicide Prevention, Research, and Programs.
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SOM Seeks MMI Interviewers
The SOM Office of Admissions is seeking interviewers for the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) 2025-26 interview season. The interview cycle runs from September through March and interviews are conducted on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday starting at noon. Please contact Jamie Zelig at Jamie_zelig@nymc.edu for more information about the process.
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Wear Gold and Join Us for a Photo-op for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Monday, September 8, 2025 • 12:00 p.m.
19 Skyline Drive, Lower Level Entrance
NYMC is going gold this September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Join Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology, and cell biology and anatomy, and vice chair of the Department of Pediatrics, along with the NYMC community, for a group photo to honor and remember children and their families affected by cancer—and to help rally support for groundbreaking research.
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Founder's Dinner
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • 6:00 p.m.
VIP Country Club
600 Davenport Avenue
New Rochelle, NY, 10805
Proceeds go towards scholarships and important initiatives, and furthers NYMC’s mission to educate the next generation of physicians and health care providers, and support life-saving biomedical research.
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Childhood Vaccination Rates Are Dropping—What Parents Need to Know
Parents - 8/8/25
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the SHSP and vice president for government affairs
What Fruit Does a Neurologist Recommend for People Over 50?
Parade - 8/9/25
Mill Etienne, M.D. ‘02, M.P.H., vice chancellor, associate dean for student affairs, and associate professor of neurology and of medicine
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The Deadly Pleasure of Smoking Cigarettes
The New York Times - 8/15/25
Neil W. Schluger, M.D., SOM dean and professor of medicine
Are Caffeine Pouches a Safe Way to Get an Energy Boost?
Everyday Health - 8/6/25
Mill Etienne, M.D. ‘02, M.P.H., vice chancellor, associate dean for student affairs, and associate professor of neurology and of medicine
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The best skin care products to use if you’re on Accutane, according to experts
NBC News - 8/8/25
Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology
Dehydration Treatment: How to Rehydrate Fast
WebMD - 7/27/25
Diane Lindsay-Adler, M.S., RDN, CDN, assistant professor of pediatrics
Does Parkinson’s Disease Cause Excessive Sleepiness?
Health Central - 8/14/25
Fabio Danisi, M.D., associate professor of neurology
Nationwide Initiative Develops Standards for Hospital Care for Parkinson's Patients
Neurology Today - 8/21/25
Katherine Amodeo, M.D., assistant professor of neurology
CEO advocates for ‘civil obedience’ as Medicaid cuts loom
Becker's Hospital Review - 8/20/25
David Lubarsky, M.D., M.B.A., distinguished visiting professor of public health
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What Is Afib With RVR?
HealthCentral - 8/11/25
Srihari S. Naidu, M.D., professor of medicine
7 Foods That May Cause Heartburn, According to Experts
Prevention - 8/13/25
Giana DiMaria, M.S., R.D., instructor of medicine
Male vs. Female Pattern Baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia): What’s the Difference?
Everyday Health - 8/14/25
Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology
Yes, Turmeric Soap Can Brighten Your Skin—but Never Use It Down There
Verywell Health - 8/21/25
Shoshana Marmon, M.D, Ph.D, assistant professor of dermatology
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