TESWeek of February 23, 2026 | | |
Keep Your Heart Healthy This February
February marks National Heart Month, a time to focus on heart health. Srihari S. Naidu, M.D., professor of medicine, offers practical advice to help keep your heart strong and healthy.
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TCDM and NYMC Students Volunteer at Guidance Center of Westchester
TCDM and NYMC students had the opportunity to present to participants from diverse backgrounds at the Guidance Center of Westchester in Mount Vernon, New York. The Guidance Center serves individuals facing mental illness, substance use disorders, poverty, and homelessness, through education, treatment, housing, and vocational services. Medical students spoke about the importance of mental and physical health, while dental students highlighted the critical connection between oral health and overall systemic health. Beyond benefiting participants, it provided the future clinicians with the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, build empathy, and better understand communities they will serve.
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Ralph Torres Keeps Campus Operations Flying High
Ralph Torres, facility maintenance mechanic, helps ensure that NYMC’s campus operates safely, efficiently, and reliably each day. As part of a skilled team of technicians, he supports building operations across campus—diagnosing and resolving maintenance and safety concerns, conducting routine walkthroughs, and addressing operational issues before they become larger problems. Outside of work, Torres has cultivated a lifelong passion for aviation and dance.
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Soe Soe Aye Htun, Dr.P.H. candidate in health policy and management, has recently been accepted as a member of the New York State Public Health Association's (NYSPHA) Policy and Advocacy Committee (PAC). The PAC focuses on health policy and strives to make New York State the healthiest state in the country. NYSPHA's policy and advocacy agenda is developed and led by the PAC.
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Victor Santamaria, Ph.D., M.Sc., PT, PCS, second from left, assistant professor of physical therapy and director of the Motion Analysis Lab; Steven Morella, D.P.T. '25, center, and Kari Pansler, D.P.T. '25, second from right, presented their research with Columbia University titled "Functional Gait Training with a Robotic Walker in Children with Bilateral Cerebral Palsy" at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 12-14, in Anaheim, California. Also in attendance were Anthony Tran, D.P.T. '25, left, and Steven Shifren, D.P.T. '25, right.
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New
From the Office of General Counsel, January 16, 2026
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Ninety Minutes: The Medical Magazine of the Web
Thursday, February 26, 2026 • 12:00 p.m.
Moderated by Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer, the webinar will feature faculty experts who will share evidence-based guidance on contact lens safety, genetic testing for breast cancer risk, best practices for chest CT screening in lung cancer, comprehensive medical evaluations, and standards of care for the use of commercially available infant formula. CME credits are available upon request.
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NYMC Days of Giving
Tuesday, March 24 - Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Proceeds support student scholarships to educate future of health care providers, researchers, and health care leaders.
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SHSP Student Research & Scholarship Day
Thursday, March 26, 2026 • 6:00 p.m.
MEC Lobby
A celebration of scientific discovery and collaboration, this event highlights innovative research, fosters meaningful networking opportunities, and honors the invaluable contributions of our College and community collaborators.
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37th Annual Graduate Student Research Forum
Friday, March 27, 2026 • 8:30 a.m.
John W. Nevins, M.D. ’44, Auditorium and Albert Willner, M.D. '43, Atrium and Lobby
The Graduate Student Research Forum is an annual, daylong event sponsored by the Graduate Student Association. Featuring oral and poster presentations, the Forum showcases student-conducted research to colleagues, faculty, and staff, as well as the broader scientific community in the tri-state area.
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Shaun Desai to lead surgery department at New York Medical College
The American Bazaar - 2/20/26
Shaun Desai, M.D., chair of the Department of Otolaryngology, effective April 2026
Neil W. Schluger, M.D., SOM dean and professor of medicine
David Lubarsky, M.D., M.B.A., professor of anesthesiology and distinguished visiting professor of public health
Augustine Moscatello, M.D., M.S. professor emeritus of otolaryngology and former chair of the Department of Otolaryngology
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