The 2025 Issue of Chironian is Available
Read about how Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, cell biology and anatomy, medicine, and of pathology, microbiology, and immunology, and vice chair of pediatrics, is revolutionizing childhood cancer treatment; explore 20 years of emergency preparedness at the CDM; celebrate NYMC’s partnership with Metropolitan Hospital; meet our NYC Marathon student runners and volunteers; plus donor highlights; faculty spotlights; alumni news, and more. Read the magazine online and/or pick up a copy in the lobbies of the MEC, BSB, SHSP, 7 Dana Road, and 19 Skyline Drive.
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Medical Student Patricia Curtin Awarded Prestigious Neurology Research Scholarship
Patricia Curtin, SOM Class of 2028, is one of just 15 medical students nationwide chosen as a recipient of the 2025 American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Research Scholarship.
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Dr. Walter L. Jenkins Appointed Division Chief and Program Director of Physical Therapy
The SHSP has named Walter L. Jenkins, D.H.S., M.S., PT, ACT, AT-Ret, as the chief and program director in the Division of Physical Therapy.
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TCDM Launches in Albuquerque
On June 25, members of the TCDM Class of 2027 reached an exciting milestone as they began seeing their first patients at Touro Dental Health New Mexico. Located on the campus of Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, the brand-new, state-of-the-art dental treatment center serves as the clinical home for TCDM’s newest extension in Albuquerque.
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From Pupil to Professor: Alumni Lighting the Way at NYMC
The journey from student to faculty member at NYMC is more than a career path—it is a reflection of deep connection, lasting impact, and a desire to give back. William J. Assante, M.D. ’19, assistant professor of medicine, shares what brought him to NYMC as a student and why he chose to stay on as a physician-educator, shaping the next generation of doctors where his own journey began.
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From the Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library: A new update to the NIH Public Access Policy has mandated that all NIH-funded work published on or after July 1, 2025, must be made publicly available immediately upon publication. Failure to comply with the mandate could result in a loss of funding. The scholarly communication librarian is available to answer authors' questions regarding the recent update, and to assist authors in making informed publishing decisions for compliance. In addition to helping authors navigate no-fee options for open access, the library also offers discounts and waived open access fees for a number of journals.
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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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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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Just 30 Minutes of Movement Slashes Repeat Heart Attack Risk by 60%, Study Finds
The Alternative Daily - 6/27/25
Srihari S. Naidu, M.D., professor of medicine
Mucus v. Phlegm: What’s The Difference?
Huffington Post - 7/3/25
Anitha Srinivasan, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor of surgery
How to stay safe in a flash flood emergency
NBC News - 7/7/25
David Markenson, M.D., M.B.A., Dr.P.H. ’25, director of the CDM, senior associate dean for research, and professor at the Institute of Public Health
What to Do When There’s a Flash Flood Warning
The New York Times - 7/4/25
David Markenson, M.D., M.B.A., Dr.P.H. ’25, director of the CDM, senior associate dean for research, and professor at the Institute of Public Health
Effect of federal cuts on local health care examined at WMCHealth legislative breakfast
Westfair Business Journal - 7/9/25
David Lubarsky, M.D., M.B.A., distinguished visiting professor of public health
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Who’s driving physician consolidation?
Becker’s ASC Review - 6/3/25
Cary Passik, M.D., assistant professor of surgery
SCAI publishes chronic venous disease management guidelines
Venous News - 7/3/25
Srihari S. Naidu, M.D., professor of medicine
One Big Beautiful Bill Act fallout: Health system CEOs brace for change
Becker’s Hospital Review - 7/7/25
David Lubarsky, M.D., M.B.A., distinguished visiting professor of public health
Pacemakers: Surgery, Types and How They Work for Heart Health
U.S. News and World Report - 7/9/25
Srihari S. Naidu, M.D., professor of medicine
The Best Pregnancy Skincare Products, According to Dermatologists
Forbes - 7/9/25
Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology
The 10 Most Common Travel Pains and What to Do About Them
Fodors Travel - 7/10/25
Lori Solomon, M.D. ’99, M.P.H. ’09, chair and clinical associate professor of family and community medicine and director of the Family Health Center
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