SOM Continues Tradition of Distinction with 2025 Alpha Omega Alpha Induction
In recognition of their commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service, 55 SOM students, residents, faculty, and alumni were inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society, during a special ceremony.
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Focused Ultrasound's Promise for Neurological Disorders
Non-invasive, low-intensity focused ultrasound offers targeted treatment and rehab for certain neurological conditions that are difficult to treat with drugs alone, such as dementia, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease, according to NYMC researchers, including Jonathan Fisher, Ph.D., associate professor of physiology and senior author of the study.
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A Clinical Experience Abroad
Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 students, Gabriella Pagnotta, left, Cristina Santamaria, center, and Maria Verderosa, right, were offered the unique opportunity to study abroad for three months in Italy for their clinical rotation.
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Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., third from left, dean of the SHSP and vice president for government affairs, was a panelist at the Westchester County Association panel discussion, “All Access Healthcare: Federal Policy Shifts and the Future of New York Healthcare,” in White Plains, New York, on March 12. The group discussed the evolving federal policy landscape and its implications for the region and State and potential impacts on health care providers, research organizations, workforce, and employers.
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Felipe C. Cabello, M.D., professor emeritus of pathology, microbiology, and immunology, was invited to present at the symposium, “An Extraordinary Half Century in Biology and Medicine” at Stanford University, February 15 – 18, to celebrate the 90th birthday of Stanley N. Cohen, M.D. Dr. Cohen, along with Herbert Boyer, Ph.D., of the University of California, San Francisco, were the developers and first implementers of the recombinant DNA technology. This methodology opened the door to the biotechnology era and the uses of genetic engineering in medicine and the biological sciences. Dr. Cabello, one of the first post-doctoral students of Dr. Cohen, initiated the meeting with an analysis of his contributions to developing diverse aspects of this technology and how its applications influenced his scientific career at NYMC.
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Tai M. Lee Jr., NRP, EMT-T, CIC/RF, MEP, back center, assistant director of the Center for Disaster Medicine, presented STOP THE BLEED training to soon-to-be nursing graduates in the SUNY Orange nursing program in Middletown, New York, on March 11. The focus of the program was to highlight the effectiveness of direct/directed pressure and the use of tourniquets.
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| NYMC was well represented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology/World Allergy Organization Joint Congress in San Diego, California, on February 27 - March 3. | | |
Anish R. Maskey, Ph.D. '23, post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, presented a poster, "TCM multi-component therapy effect on skin microbiota and integrity associated with reduction of eosinophilia in infants and young children with severe eczema."
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Ibrahim Musa, Ph.D. ’23, post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology presented a poster, "Preferential suppression of IgE production over IgG production by a small molecule compound berberine is associated with regulation of IgE vs IgG heavy chain."
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Members of the SOM Class of 2027, Akimi Sasaki, right, and Manuel Sargen, center, working under the supervision of Dr. Maskey, left, in the laboratory of Xiu-Min Li, M.D., M.S., professor of pathology, microbiology, and immunology and of otolaryngology, gave an oral presentation, "Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus-induced Mast cell/basophil Activation via Regulation of PI3K/AKT Pathway by Small Molecule Compound Berberine (BBR)." They both received travel awards to attend the conference.
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March is Social Work Month, a time to recognize the many contributions of social workers who practice in various fields, particularly health care. We are fortunate to have a team of four full-time Licensed Social Workers and two Master of Social Work interns in the NYMC Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness (OSMHW). OSMHW clinical social workers have special training to diagnose and treat mental health and behavioral conditions and are skilled at providing individual counseling and facilitating group sessions. For additional information on social work, visit the National Association of Social Workers website.
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From the Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library: The library has entered a Read and Publish Open Access Agreement with Springer Nature in conjunction with the Northeast Regional Libraries Consortium. In addition to more than 2,000 titles which can be read, this agreement also covers Author Processing Costs to 2,042 titles until an annual cap is met within the consortia. For more information, read the FYI Library Blog.
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Match Day
Friday, March 21, 2025 • 11:30 a.m.
MEC Parking Lot
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.
Willner Lobby and Atrium, MEC
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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Medicaid cuts would lead to job losses, reduced patient services in Lower Hudson hospitals
USA Today (Log-in required) - 3/13/25
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the SHSP and vice president for government affairs
The 3 Worst Drinks for Your Brain Health, According to Neurologists
Parade - 3/12/25
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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Photos of discussion on federal budget cuts and the effects on New York State health care
The Journal News (Log-in required) - 3/13/25
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the SHSP and vice president for government affairs
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