Week of November 24, 2025 | | |
NYMC Marks 150 Year Academic Affiliation with NYC Health+Hospitals/Metropolitan with Celebration Symposium
NYMC and Metropolitan Hospital marked their historical 150-year academic affiliation with a Celebration Symposium at Metropolitan on November 19. NYMC and Metropolitan have been affiliated since the hospital's founding in 1875, making this the longest affiliation between a private medical school and a municipal public hospital in U.S. history.
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BioInc@NYMC Welcomes Dair Capture
Dair Capture has joined BioInc@NYMC as its newest client. The company focuses on on-site CO₂ and water generation for applications ranging from CO₂ incubators and lasers to broader climate tech.
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SOM Class of 2029 Comes Together for Friendsgiving Celebration
Members of the SOM Class of 2029 gathered on November 18 for the annual tradition of Friendsgiving. During the festive evening, planned by the M1 Student Senators, students expressed gratitude to those who had been instrumental in helping them complete their first module of classes, as well as to each other, and enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet.
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NYMC and TU Hosted Webinar Series: “Ninety Minutes: The Medical Magazine of the Web”
NYMC and TU presented “Ninety Minutes: The Medical Magazine of the Web” on November 20. Moderated by Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer, the webinar featured faculty experts who discussed recommendations for flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines, the status of monitoring infectious diseases in the community with wastewater measurements, over-prescribing antibiotics for children, de-escalation of therapy for multiple sclerosis, and the long-term effects of immunosuppressive therapy for multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other diseases on oral health.
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Third Volume of Medical Halachah Annual Links Halachah and Modern Medical Ethics
Mosaica Press, in collaboration with TU and NYMC, has just released the third volume of “Medical Halachah Annual." Building on the success of its first and second volumes, this edition delves deeper into the intricate interplay between traditional Jewish law and contemporary medical issues and focuses on questions of Jewish law for physicians, patients and students.
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Feature Your Artwork on the Chironian Back Cover
NYMC would like to display the artistic talents of our students on the back cover of Chironian, the College's annual magazine. If you would like to share your original artwork or photography inspired by your own experiences at NYMC, please submit them to chironian@nymc.edu, along with the title and a brief description for consideration. Artwork or photography must be high-resolution. Please submit by Thursday, January 30, 2025.
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TCDM Students Volunteer at Pop-Up Dental Clinic
On November 8-9, six TCDM students joined TCDM alumna E. Ahono Gildersleeve, D.D.S. ’20, at a pop-up dental clinic in Butler, Pennsylvania, organized under the auspices of Remote Area Medical (RAM), a nonprofit organization that provides free health care services to underserved communities. A native of Butler and a third-generation dentist, Dr. Gildersleeve was thrilled to bring the team to her hometown, where 368 patients received triage screenings, cleanings, fillings, and extractions at the two-day event.
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Free Ground Shipping on Merch
NYMC online shop's special: Free ground shipping on minimum purchase of $75 only for the 48 contiguous United States from November 24 to December 2.
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Students Lead Community Health Fair Offering Wide-Ranging Health Resources
NYMC’s Homeless Outreach and Medical Education led a community health fair at Grace Episcopal Church on November 14, bringing together volunteers from across campus—including the Dermatology Interest Group and UV&Me—to serve White Plains residents. The event featured a wide range of booths, staffed by medical student volunteers, offering mental health resources, sexual health education, blood testing, blood pressure screenings, as well as information on reproductive care, skin cancer prevention, infectious diseases, and dental care.
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From Medical Student to Ironman
After years of testing his limit with endurance-based challenges, Ryan Mohebpour, SOM Class of 2028, had his sights set on completing his first Ironman challenge. He kept waiting for the “perfect time” to finish the triathlon of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile run. “Eventually, I realized that the perfect moment would never magically appear, I had to create it,” he said.
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In recognition of Epilepsy Awareness Month in November, Manisha G. Holmes, M.D., FAES, associate professor of neurology, was invited to the Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins’ weekly briefing on November 17, to discuss epilepsy.
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The frog footman was found by Annie Zhang, SOM Class of 2029, on the piano in Sunshine Cottage.
Stay tuned for another installment of the NYMC Scavenger Hunt. The lucky winner could be you!
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The Department of Environmental Health and Safety encourages the campus community to take part in their ongoing collection and recycling initiative for Sneaker Impact. Collection boxes are available in student housing and the Dr. Edward F. and Mrs. Anna M. Asprinio Fitness Center at 19 Skyline Drive.
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| From the Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library: The library has updated their Course Reserves for the coming semesters. If you are looking for course required textbooks or would like to add your required titles to our list, please visit the library blog for access. | | |
Updates
From the Office of General Counsel, November 20, 2025
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Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
NYMC will host our annual “Giving Tuesday" fundraising campaign to raise money for the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center and give students the edge they will need as medical professionals.
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Pop culture is making smoking ‘cool’ again — with Gen Z youth watching
New York Post - 11/16/25
Neil W. Schluger, M.D., SOM dean and professor of medicine
Health care excellence highlighted at 2025 Doctors of Distinction event
Westfair Business Journal - 11/17/25
Alan Kadish, M.D., president of NYMC and TU
Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and CEO
Vilma E. Bordonaro, M.B.A., chief of staff
Michelle Novotny, Ed.D., senior associate dean for admissions and administration
Augustine Moscatello, M.D., M.S., professor and chair of otolaryngology
Supriya S. Jain, M.D., FSCMR, FACC, FAAP, professor of pediatrics and radiology
Rahim Hirani, M.S., M.D.-Ph.D. candidate
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Early Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore: When to See A Neurologist
Forbes - 11/17/25
Mill Etienne, M.D. ‘02, M.P.H., vice chancellor, associate dean for student affairs, and associate professor of neurology and of medicine
With students shifting their study habits, this Jewish university is embracing smart AI adoption
Jewish Telegraphic Agency - 11/19/25
Alan Kadish, M.D., NYMC and TU president
Shlomo Argamon, Ph.D., associate provost for artificial intelligence, TU
Ben Schwartz, D.D.S., clinical assistant professor of dental medicine
Bryan Dovi Teigman, TCDM Class of 2028
Jamie Sundvall, Ph.D., Psy.D., assistant provost of artificial intelligence, TU
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SCAI: To improve cardiogenic shock outcomes, reduce lactate levels
Cardiovascular Business - 11/14/25
Srihari Naidu, M.D., professor of medicine
The Way You Store Your Spices Might Be Destroying Their Flavor
Eating Well - 11/7/25
Giana DiMaria, M.S., R.D., instructor of medicine
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Pills, Powders, and Problems
Boca Raton Tribune - 11/14/25
Mitra Rezvani, M.D., assistant professor of medicine
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