The Importance of the Human Connection in Health Care Takes Center Stage
Selected by their peers for their compassionate patient care, 30 members of the SOM Class of 2026 were inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society on March 5, during a special ceremony in the Skyline Dining Room.
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Celebrating Innovation at SHSP Research and Scholarship Day
The SHSP Research and Scholarship Day, presented in partnership with the Delta Omega and Alpha Eta NYMC Chapter Honor Societies, was a vibrant celebration of scientific discovery and collaboration on March 6.
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TU Expands Footprint with New York College of Podiatric Medicine
The New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) is now officially part of Touro University and NYMC. Founded in 1911, the NYCPM was the nation’s first medical college devoted to educating and training doctors of podiatric medicine. It combines outstanding classroom instruction with clinical training in one of the world’s largest foot care clinics.
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NYMC Presents Poster Exhibit, Confronting Hate
The Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library and the Office of the Chancellor are sponsoring a poster exhibit, Confronting Hate, 1937-1952. The ten-panel travelling poster exhibit, which celebrates the activities of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) in fighting anti-Semitism and other forms of discrimination during the Great Depression, WWII, and postwar period, was created by the AJC in cooperation with The New York Historical. The posters will be on display in the corridor between the Basic Sciences Building rear entrance and the NYMC Café during March and April, then moved to the ground floor lobby at 19 Skyline Drive in May.
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M.P.H. Generalist and Dr.P.H. Programs Now STEM-eligible
As of Summer 2025, the Master of Public Health Generalist, and Doctor of Public Health degrees are now STEM designated, joining the already STEM-eligible Master of Science in Biostatistics, and Master of Science in Epidemiology programs at NYMC. The classification allows international students on an F-1 visa to apply for three years of employment in the United States after graduation instead of one, if they meet the required criteria. “Our curriculum focuses on critical skills in the STEM field, which are highly valued in the job market, resulting in more opportunities and higher pay,” says Kyoko Tirado, M.A., director of international advisement. For more information about the STEM-designated public health degrees, contact Kenneth A. Knapp, Ph.D., chair and professor of the Department of Public Health.
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Cutaneous Lupus Clinical Trials May Overlook Darker-Skinned Patients
New research published in JAMA Dermatology by Lillian Xie, SOM Class of 2025, highlights a critical gap in how cutaneous lupus erythematosus is assessed in clinical trials.
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NYMC Blood Drive: A Powerful Act of Generosity and Community
The NYMC community united on February 12 for a blood drive, organized by the Donate Life Club. The event successfully collected 28 pints of blood. Volunteers and donors alike showed remarkable generosity, making a significant impact in the lives of those facing medical emergencies. This event was a powerful reminder of the importance of giving back and coming together for a shared cause.
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FIMO Club Leads Successful Winter Food Drive with NYMC Community Support
The Food Insecurity Medical Outreach (FIMO) club organized a successful Winter Food Drive food drive with the help of the NYMC community. Two overflowing boxes of soup cans, cereal boxes, beans, and other nonperishable goods were delivered to the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, an organization that has served nearly 100,000 people during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to provide weekly food assistance to Westchester community members. “We really enjoy giving back to our community, especially if we are able to target one of the social determinants of health. Food security is such an important component of health that can easily be overlooked,” said Katharyn Fatehi, center, SOM Class of 2027 and event food drive coordinator, pictured with FIMO co-presidents Kyla Holbrook, left, SOM Class of 2027, and Elvan Ziyalan, right, SOM Class of 2027.
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From Pupil to Professor: Lori Solomon, M.D. '99, M.P.H. '09
Lori Solomon, M.D. '99, M.P.H. '09, professor and chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine and director of the Family Health Center, returns to NYMC to share her knowledge, expertise, and experience with the next generation.
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Updated
From the Office of General Counsel, March 5, 2025
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In recognition of Nation Brain Awareness Week, Jonathan Fisher, Ph.D., associate professor of physiology and director of the Neurosensory Engineering Lab, shares tips on how to keep your brain in good health.
Spring forward… but wear a helmet. As outdoor athletics resume full force this spring, it may be tempting to just get out there full speed and play as hard as you can. But when your head does have a fast reckoning with a softball, it’s important to take time and rest.
Concussions are far different from other sports injuries and the healing process is much more complex. Healthy brain function relies on a delicate interplay between electrical signaling in neurons and cerebral blood flow. When neurons in your brain increase electrical activity, they “recruit” extra blood flow through a delicate call-and-response called neurovascular coupling. This involves a diverse set of other cell types and complex biochemical pathways.
Getting hit in the head frequently disrupts the blood brain barrier, a highly selective inner “lining” in the smallest blood vessels of your brain that regulates the transfer of substances between the circulatory system and the central nervous system. When that happens, the communication between neurons and blood flow is damaged and your brain can’t get the energy it needs to support normal function. That’s one reason that people can often feel cognitive fatigue. This can be particularly challenging for students trying to finish the school year academically strong.
Tips for Protecting the Brain
- Wear a helmet even if it’s optional
- Be aware if you're having trouble with your workload after a concussion
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In recognition of Women’s History Month, NYMC remembers former faculty member and feminist, Lorine Livingston Pruette, Ph.D., (November 3, 1896 – December 20, 1976), who served as a staff psychologist in the 1950s at what is now known as the Westchester Institute for Human Development. In 1933, she gained attention when she suggested President-elect Franklin Roosevelt appoint an all-woman Cabinet for his New Deal, complete with a list of names for each post, along with two new posts that have since been added to the Cabinet.
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Match Day
Friday, March 21, 2025
SOM Class of 2025 celebrates taking the next step in their medical training.
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Days of Giving
Tuesday–Wednesday, March 25–26, 2025
Proceeds support student scholarships to educate future of health care providers, researchers, and health care leaders.
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NYMC Goes Purple
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 • 3:00 p.m.
Join Tracey A. Milligan, M.D., M.S., professor and chair of the Department of Neurology, Manisha G. Holmes, M.D., FAES, associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery, and section chief of epilepsy at Westchester Medical Center, and the Student Interest Group in Neurology for a group photo to recognize the international day for epilepsy awareness.
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Westchester Medical center advances new leadership and critical care center
Westfair Business Journal - 3/3/25
Michael D. Israel, M.P.H., assistant professor of medicine and distinguished visiting professor of public health
Erika Berman Rosenzweig, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics and professor of medicine
Michael Gewitz, M.D., professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Pediatrics
Leonard Newman, M.D. ’70, professor of pediatrics and associate professor of family and community medicine
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Fareri Family Pledges $5 million to Support Construction of Westchester Medical Center’s Critical Care Tower
Yonkers Times - 3/4/25
Michael D. Israel, M.P.H., assistant professor of medicine and distinguished visiting professor of public health
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