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Week of March 14, 2022

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NEWS

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Fifth Annual Days of Giving Set for March 29 and 30

 

On March 29 and 30, 2022, NYMC will host the fifth annual “Days of Giving” fundraising campaign to raise money for student scholarships in the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences and the School of Health Sciences and Practice. You can support this important initiative by volunteering to be an NYMC Days of Giving Ambassador to help spread the word.

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CDM Hosts Specialized CONTOMS Training for Tactical Medical Response

 

NYMC Center for Disaster Medicine (CDM) hosted the Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support (CONTOMS) Medical Director’s Course on March 11. The eight-hour course was curated for physicians and others who work with pre-hospital personnel and tactical law enforcement teams to provide medical control. The course featured extensive presentations and participants got a close-up look at a Westchester County S.W.A.T. team training session. Read the full article on the CONTOMS course and view the photo gallery.

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Chancellor Halperin Shares His Thoughts on A Teaching Moment for Higher Education


In an opinion piece, “Writing 'Israel/Palestine' and calling Zionism 'colonial' came at a price for University of Washington” published in Israel National News on March 8, 2022, Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer, shared his thoughts on a donor revoking her philanthropic gift to the University of Washington because a professor libeled Israel.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

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From Madrid to Valhalla to Paris, Christopher J. Pappas, M.S. ’06, Ph.D. ’11, Has a Global Perspective on Teaching and Research

 

Christopher J. Pappas, M.S. ’06, Ph.D. ’11, was studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, in 2001 when he fell in love with the country. However, he wanted to fulfill his penchant for research and teaching, so he decided to come back to the United States to earn his M.S. and Ph.D. After his time in Spain as an English teacher and as a researcher in France, Dr. Pappas makes it a point to bring a global perspective to his duties as a professor and mentor at Manhattanville College. Read the full article on Dr. Pappas.

IN THE COMMUNITY

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Student Clubs Host “Stand With Ukraine” Humanitarian Drive

 

More than 20 student organizations are coming together to support Ukrainian citizens affected by the Russian military invasion. Supplies can be placed in donation bins placed in the Medical Education Center lobby, Doc’s Café, 19 Skyline Drive Lobby, the Nicholas and Liberta Testa Fitness Center and School of Health Sciences building lobby through March 17. Members of the NYMC community are encouraged to donate the following items:



  • Unused medical supplies such as first aid kits, bandages, gauze and antiseptics.
  • Unused, flight-safe sanitation products meant for COVID-19.
  • Maternity and infant care supplies.
  • Feminine hygiene supplies.
  • Clothing, especially for cold weather.
  • Sealed, non-perishable foods.

 

Please contact Tetyana Cheairs, M.D., M.S.P.H., for additional information.

TIP OF THE WEEK

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From the Health Sciences Library: It is always good to have a backup plan. The HSL suggests you have a backup login for those rare times that TouroOne is unavailable due to maintenance. Create an NYMC library account so that you never lose access to library resources online. You can also use your account to borrow and place holds on physical items. Students and employees may call (914) 594-4200 to set up an account. Residents and faculty can self-register here.

EVENTS ON THE NYMC CALENDAR

DATE

TIME

EVENT

Monday, March 14

12:00 p.m.

SOM/GSBMS Deans' Seminar Series

Tuesday, March 15

8:30 a.m.

33rd Annual Graduate Student Research Forum


12:00 p.m.

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds


12:15 p.m.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds


5:00 p.m.

Undergraduate Medical Education Grand Rounds


6:00 p.m.

Class of 2022 Ophthalmology Meting

Wednesday, March 16

8:00 a.m.

Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds


8:30 a.m.

Department of Surgery Grand Rounds


12:00 p.m.

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds

Friday, March 18

11:00 a.m.

SOM Class of 2022 Match Day

Add an event to the NYMC calendar here.

Visit nymc.edu/calendar to view all events.


HIGHLIGHTS

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Bench-to-Bedside Seminar Series

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 • 11:00 a.m.

Register here.

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SOM Class of 2022 Match Day

Friday, March 18, 2022 • 11:30 a.m. • MEC

Online and in-person. Streaming live here.

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75th Anniversary of the Nuremberg Doctors’ Trial: Yom Hashoah Symposium

Thursday, April 28, 2022 • 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Nevins Auditorium, MEC


Online and in-person. Register here.

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Class of 2022 Commencement

Tuesday, May 24 - Wednesday, May 26

On campus and in-person.

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11, Boosters and Flu Vaccines, are Available at the NYMC Family Health Center

Contact the Family Health Center at (914) 828-0435 to make an appointment, although walk-ins are welcome.

IN THE NEWS

New York Medical College Leadership News

Writing 'Israel/Palestine' and calling Zionism 'colonial' came at a price for U. of Wash.

Israel National News -3/8/2022

Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer


Faculty News

The Evidence is Adding Up: All Head Impacts Have Consequences for Brain Health

Very Well Mind - 3/9/2022

Patric K. Stanton, Ph.D., professor of cell biology and anatomy and of neurology

 

Insurtechs' big losses overshadow 2021 revenue growth

Modern Healthcare (login required) - 3/10/2022

Adam E. Block, Ph.D., assistant professor of public health in the Division of Health Policy and Management

Lower Hudson Valley Student Provides Help to First Responders

WPDH - 3/9/2022

Dennis Mao, M.D., clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine    


From White Plains Hospital: New Developments in Asthma Can Help You Breathe Easier

MyRye - 3/3/2022

Kirk Eugene Sperber, M.D., M.A., clinical associate professor of medicine

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