Department of Physical Therapy Welcomes New Faculty

Janet P. Dolot, P.T., D.P.T., Dr.P.H.’14, OCS, interim chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and assistant professor of clinical physical therapy, is pleased to welcome four new faculty members to her team: Parmveer Kaushal, P.T., D.P.T., CCS; Scott Rivera, P.T., D.P.T.; Victor Santamaria, P.T., M.Sc., Ph.D.; and Nicholas Sheehan, P.T., D.P.T. ’16; all assistant professors of physical therapy. Read the full article on the new faculty.

Department of Pediatrics Hosts Inaugural Leonard J. Newman, M.D. ’70, Assistant Professor Pediatric Research Symposium

The inaugural Leonard J. Newman, M.D. ’70, Assistant Professor Pediatric Research Symposium on November 16 was an opportunity for instructors and assistant professors in the Department of Pediatrics and pediatric subspecialties to present new and innovative biomedical research and engage in academic discussions. Read the full article on the symposium.

D.P.T. Class of 2024 Present Community Service Projects

Members of the D.P.T. Class of 2024 presented their community service projects on November 17. They shared their successes and lessons learned carrying out their projects in health and wellness, the Race for Rehab and global outreach. Read the full article on the D.P.T. community service presentations.

School of Medicine Class of 2026 Celebrates Friendsgiving

On November 17, the SOM Class of 2026 celebrated Friendsgiving, a hallmark of the NYMC community. The annual event brings first-year medical students and faculty together to give thanks and celebrate the end of the first block of classes. As the first class to experience NYMC’s new medical school curriculum, the Class of 2026 has already encountered a variety of faculty, and Friendsgiving offered an opportunity for everyone to get to know each other better outside of the classroom and inspire unity and friendship. Read the full article on Friendsgiving.

Anushka Anil Parakh, B.D.S., Goes the Distance for Children with Speech-Language Difficulties

Belgaum, India, may seem like a long way from Valhalla, New York, but it was a journey Anushka Anil Parakh, B.D.S., was willing to take to expand her skills as a dental clinician and to incorporate humanitarian work into her practice. Read the full article on Dr. Parakh.

Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., M.Phil., CHES, professor of public health and global health director, was appointed chair-elect of the American Public Health Association (APHA) Intersectional Council at the APHA 2022 Annual Meeting and Expo and 150th anniversary celebration in Boston on November 6 – 9. The Intersectional Council represents the interests common to the APHA sections and facilitates relations between and among them and with other groups within APHA.

Jerry L. Nadler, M.D., MACP, FAHA, FACE, dean of the SOM and professor of medicine and of pharmacology, is the recipient of the 2023 University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Hall of Fame Award from the Medical Alumni Association.

The statistics on the incoming NYMC Fall Class of 2022 are in. View their demographics.