Annual Golf Tournament Brings Friends and Supporters to the Green
With golf clubs in hand, the NYMC community gathered at the picturesque Saint Andrew’s Golf Club for the fifth annual Golf Tournament and Reception on June 17.
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The Academy of Medical Educators Wraps Up Successful First Year
The first cohort of The Academy of Medical Educators wrapped up a highly successful year with presentations of the year-long projects they had undertaken to enhance their clinical practice and pedagogy.
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SOM Preceptors Recognized for Their Invaluable Role for Medical Students
Preceptors from diverse medical specialties were honored by the Office of Medical Education at the June 11 Preceptor Awards Reception for providing hands-on learning and mentorship to future doctors.
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NYMC Alpha Omega Alpha Chapter Receives Grant to Combat Food Insecurity
The NYMC Iota Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) has been awarded a three-year AOA Medical Student Service Leadership Project Grant to support the development of a program to combat food insecurity.
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New Telehealth Partner for Student Mental Health Services
Starting July 7, NYMC will transition its virtual psychiatry and counseling services from Teladoc to a new telehealth partner, TimelyCare, in response to student feedback seeking improved mental health support. Teladoc services will continue through June 30, and students are encouraged to speak with their current providers to plan next steps and request their records be sent directly to them for continuity of care. TimelyCare will be available to all students at no cost, offering services seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., along with 24/7 on-demand support. Additional information about setting up a TimelyCare account and available services will be shared by email. For questions or assistance, students can contact the Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness.
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Stay Safe and Connected with the NYMC 4U App
The Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness and the Office of Public Safety are pleased to invite all students to download the NYMC 4U app, a platform specifically designed to enhance the safety and mental well-being of the student community. Recognizing the importance of quick and easy access to critical information and services, NYMC 4U brings together real-time security updates and mental health resources in one convenient location, offering a holistic approach to campus life. Key features include an after-hours chat option for direct assistance, quick access to campus services and practical needs such as parking information, emergency contact details and 24/7 on- and off-campus resources, and the Friend Walk feature, which allows users to share their real-time location with a trusted contact for added safety. Students are encouraged to download the app to ensure they are prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Cellular Receptor GPR75 Linked to the Progression of Liver Disease
Liver disease—particularly chronic forms like metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease and cirrhosis—represents a major global health challenge, responsible for millions of deaths annually. Yet despite its severity and rising prevalence, current treatments mainly manage complications rather than stop or reverse the disease itself. A new study by researchers at NYMC, including Victor G. Garcia, Ph.D.’15, associate professor of pharmacology, offers hope for changing that, potentially paving the way for more effective therapies that improve outcomes for people with liver disease.
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BSB Gets a Bold New Look
Check out the fresh new look in the BSB Building. From the vibrant word wall outside Doc’s Café to the newly displayed mission and vision statements in the Hales Lobby, the updated décor brings energy and inspiration to our shared spaces. Don’t miss the long hallways, now featuring highlights of our faculty and their groundbreaking research.
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The Path to Connection
Through her private practice and teaching, Jessica Baliski, M.S. ’09, CCC-SLP, is dedicated to helping transform lives.
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Anthony Sozzo, M.S.Ed., M.A., associate dean for student affairs for the School of Medicine and director of student financial planning and student activities, participated in the annual National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) Graduate/Professional community Advocacy Pipeline along with other NASFAA members in May in Washington, D.C. The Advocacy Pipeline entailed six meetings with various congressional offices. During the meetings, pipeline participants focused on financial aid policy issues specifically related to their graduate/professional students. They discussed the importance of preserving the Graduate PLUS loan, eliminating student loan origination fees, simplifying income-driven repayment, and protecting the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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The graduating SHSP Class of 2025 marked a notable achievement in the growth of two joint degree programs. The Pharm.D./M.P.H. class, in conjunction with the Touro College of Pharmacy, saw its largest cohort to date, with eight students. Additionally, this year marks the first graduating class of the D.D.S/M.P.H. program, in conjunction with the TCDM, with four students completing the joint degree. These milestones lay a strong foundation for the future of joint degree programs and interdisciplinary education.
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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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WHO backs Korea’s $38 mil. tobacco lawsuit as Big Tobacco faces global pressure
Korean Biomedical Review - 6/13/25
Neil W. Schluger, M.D., SOM dean and professor of medicine
How To Know if You’ve Had a ‘Silent Stroke,’ According to Neurologists
Parade - 6/25/25
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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What Is 'Soiling the Nest'—and Why Your Teen Might Be Acting Out Before Leaving Home
Parents - 6/24/25
Robin Hershkowitz, MSW, LCSW-R, associate vice chancellor for the Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness and assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
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Lancet study illustrates drug delivery “milestone”
European Pharmaceutical Review - 6/12/25
Leslie Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
Q&A: Dermatologists must ‘get comfortable’ treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause
Healio - 6/13/25
Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology
The Silent Symptom Most People Don't Realize Could Be a Dementia Sign, According to Neurologists
Parade - 6/15/25
Katherine D. Amodeo, M.D., assistant professor of neurology
MIT’s Once-a-Week Pill Could Revolutionize Schizophrenia Treatment
Sci Tech Daily - 6/17/25
Leslie Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
She Had 3 Heart Attacks in 3 Days—Now She’s Urging Women to Know the Early Signs
Woman’s World - 6/17/25
Srihari S. Naidu, M.D., professor of medicine
Weekly Pill Platform Succeeds in Schizophrenia, With Much Wider Promise
Medscape - 6/19/25
Leslie Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
Dupilumab for Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Increased Risk of Psoriasis
MedPage Today - 6/18/25
Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology
Aqua lungs: how Rod Stewart’s underwater swimming may help his singing
The Guardian - 6/21/25
Monica McHenry, M.S., Ph.D., CCC-SLP, professor emeritus of speech-language pathology
This Star-Shaped Pill Stomach Could Transform Schizophrenia Treatment
ZME Science - 6/20/25
Leslie Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
How to Manage Constipation with Parkinson’s Disease
Health Central - 6/24/25
Katherine Amodeo, M.D., assistant professor of neurology
How Changing the Way You Breathe Can Improve Your Brain and Body
Certainty News - 6/24/25
Patricia Gerbarg, M.D., clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
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Innovative Once-Weekly Capsule Helps Quell Schizophrenia Symptoms
Health Day - 6/16/25
Leslie Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
How Much Sun Do You Really Need to Get Enough Vitamin D?
Verywell Health - 6/13/25
Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology
WMC awarded grant to advance Hodgkin’s lymphoma treatments
Mid Hudson News - 6/16/25
Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, cell biology and anatomy, medicine, and of pathology, microbiology, and immunology, and vice chair of pediatrics
The Exec: New CMO Puts Premium on Health Equity
Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare - 6/11/25
Anitha Srinivasan, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor of surgery
Novel Long-Acting Oral Formulation of Risperidone Shows Promise in Phase 3 Trial
Psych Congress Network - 6/18/25
Leslie Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
From Shattered to Whole: The Mission to Restore Ukraine’s War-Torn Faces
Social - 6/7/25
Manoj T. Abraham, M.D., FACS, clinical professor of otolaryngology
Augustine Moscatello, M.D., M.S., chair and professor of the Department of Otolaryngology
What Causes Nosebleeds In Pregnancy And When to Worry
Today’s Parent - 6/19/25
Angela Silber, M.D., associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology
Health Insurance Change to Improve Service for 257 Million Americans
Newsweek - 6/23/25
Adam Block, Ph.D., associate professor of public health
Rod Stewart Maintains Vocal Fitness
Elearn College - 6/24/25
Monica McHenry, M.S., Ph.D., CCC-SLP, professor emeritus of speech-language pathology
How To Protect Your Heart in the Heat
U.S. News and World Report - 6/26/25
Srihari S. Naidu, M.D., professor of medicine
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