Medical Students Showcase Research as Annual Research Forum Returns to In-Person Event

Nearly 100 SOM students filled the halls of the Medical Education Center and Basic Sciences Building to present their research on a wide range of basic and clinical science topics on January 5 for the 27^th Annual Medical Student Research Forum. Planned exclusively by SOM students, the forum, which was held in-person for the first time since before the pandemic, included oral and poster presentations by medical students, as well as a keynote address by Joseph T. English, M.D., chair emeritus and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. Read the full article on the MSRF and view the photo gallery.

Mitchell S. Cairo M.D., Awarded Research Grant by St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology and cell biology and anatomy, and associate chair of the Department of Pediatrics, was awarded a $100,000 research grant by the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s Jack’s Pack - We Still Have His Back Hero Fund to develop immunotherapeutic agents to enhance the function of natural killer (NK) cells to destroy Burkitt lymphoma (BL). Read the full article on Dr. Cairo’s St. Baldrick’s Foundation award.

NYMC Welcomes Kyoko Tirado, M.A., as Director of International Advisement

Kyoko Tirado, M.A., has joined the Office of International Students and Scholars as director of international advisement. She will be responsible for handling immigration documentation for international students, faculty and researchers through the United States Department of Homeland Security Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. In addition, she will guide them to help understand the academic culture and handle the practical matters of daily life outside of their native countries. Read the full article on Kyoko Tirado.

Kristina M. Welsome, D.P.T., M.S., PT, MTS, OCS, CFMT, assistant professor of clinical physical therapy, was recently certified as a health and wellness coach. The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBCHWC) collaborates with the National Board of Medical Examiners to provide a robust board certification examination. NBCHWC credential represents training, education and assessment standards, allowing for the profession to advance in all aspects of health care and wellness. Utilizing her training in behavior change theories, motivational strategies and health education and promotion theories, Dr. Welsome partners with clients to enhance their well-being through self-directed lasting changes.

SOM Seeks MMI Interviewers

The SOM Office of Admissions is seeking interviewers for the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) 2023-24 interview season. 

NYMC Free Community Food Pantry

Located outside of the Alumni House at 20 Sunshine Cottage Road, the pantry is stocked with non-perishable food items and other items donated by the NYMC community.