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GSBMS Enters into Agreement with Touro Physician Assistant Programs | The Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences (GSBMS) has entered into an agreement with the Touro College School of Health Sciences (TCSHS) Physician Assistant (PA) Programs. Under the agreement, eligible GSBMS master’s students or graduates who seek admission to one of the PA Programs will be guaranteed an interview or a conditional acceptance pending an interview if certain academic performance benchmarks are met. Read the full article on the GSBMS agreement. | | |
StuHE Officers Gear Up for an Active Academic Year | Professional development once again will be the focus of the Student Healthcare Executives (StuHE) Club in the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP), who recently elected new officers. The group boasts more than two decades of dedication to equipping students with the knowledge and skills to be leaders in public health and is organizing several events with that mission in mind. Read the full article on StuHE’s plans for the 2021-2022 academic year. | |
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NYMC Marks One Decade as Part of the Touro and College University System | A decade of growth and achievement marks the time since New York Medical College (NYMC) joined the Touro College and University System (TCUS) in 2011. View a decade of NYMC excellence and expansion. | | | |
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D.P.T. Students Raise Nearly $4,000 During 23rd Annual Race for Rehab | Students from the Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2023 did not let COVID-19-related constraints stop them from raising nearly $4,000 at the 23rd Annual Race for Rehab. The 5K race, which was virtual this year, supports Achilles International, a not-for-profit organization which provides a community of support to athletes with disabilities. Read the full article on Race for Rehab. | | | |
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Allen J. Dozor, M.D., professor of pediatrics and clinical public health, chief of pediatric pulmonology, allergy and sleep medicine and director of the Children's Environmental Health Center of the Hudson Valley, was named president of Boston Children's Health Physicians (BCHP), having served as interim vice president of BCHP since April 2020. | | | |
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The Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness (SMHW) hosts a podcast, “The Well Doc,” available on Spotify. Each episode features local health leaders and facilitates honest conversations regarding mental health, resiliency and balance and covers topics including health equity, race, belonging and more. | |
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The Seasonal Flu Vaccine is Now Available at NYMC | The Family Health Center has the regular vaccine dose and the high dose for seniors. Faculty and staff can contact the Family Health Center at (914) 828-0435 to make an appointment, although walk-ins are welcome. Students can contact Health Services at (914) 594-4234 to schedule an appointment. | | | |
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NYMC Free Community Food Pantry | The NYMC Free Community Food Pantry, located outside of the Alumni House at 20 Sunshine Cottage Road, is stocked with non-perishable food items and other items donated by the NYMC community. | | | |
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Call today to schedule your appointment: 914-828-0435 | | | |
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Yoga Class for Faculty and Staff | |
Virtual yoga class led by certified yoga instructor Mary Butler-Fink.
Mondays | 5:30 p.m. | Zoom
Meeting ID: 489 054 8060; Password: YOGA
One tap mobile +19292056099 (for dial in)
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New York Medical College Leadership News | |
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The Art of Medicine, Episode #45, History of Medicine and Anti-Semitism
Play podcast The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner - 10/31/2021
Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer
Children 5-11 may be able to get COVID-19 shot next week
News 12 Westchester - 10/27/2021
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice and vice president of government affairs
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New York Medical College Honors Distinguished Community Health Leaders at Annual Founder’s Dinner
River Journal - 11/1/2021
Alan Kadish, M.D., president
Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer
Joseph Popack, member of the Board of Trustees,
Vilma E. Bordonaro, M.B.A., chief of staff
Brij M. Singh Ahluwalia, M.D., professor and former chair of neurology
Chitti R. Moorthy, M.D., professor and former chair of radiation medicine
Bess J. Chazhur, M.S., chief development officer and executive director of alumni relations
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New president at Boston Children’s Health Physicians
Westchester and Fairfield County Business Journal - 11/3/2021
Allen J. Dozor, M.D., professor of pediatrics and clinical public health and director of the Center for Children’s Environmental Health
Coping with Lung Cancer (Page 46)
WAG Magazine - November 2021
Mark D. Hurwitz, M.D., chair of the Department of Radiation Medicine
Aviva C. Berkowitz, M.D., clinical assistant professor of radiation medicine
Allen J. Dozor, MD has been appointed President of Boston Children's Health Physicians
Markes Insider - 11/2/2021
Allen J. Dozor, M.D., professor of pediatrics and clinical public health and director of the Center for Children’s Environmental Health
WMC Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment (Page 29)
Westchester and Fairfield Counties Business Journal - 11/1/2021
Edward Lebovics, M.D., professor of medicine and the Sarah C. Upham Professor of Gastroenterology
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Antipsychotic Patch Quiets Schizophrenia-Related Hostility
Medpage Today - 10/31/2021
Leslie L. Citrome , M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
NovaSignal’s AI-Guided Robotic Platform Aims To Change The Diagnosis Of Stroke
Forbes - 10/28/2021
Chirag D. Gandhi, M.D., M.S., chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, professor of neurosurgery, neurology and radiology
Pfizer Shot Cleared for Kids 5 to 11 in Pandemic Milestone
Bloomberg Law - 10/29/2021
Michael H. Gewitz, M.D., professor of pediatrics and vice chair of the Department of Pediatrics
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