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Week of November 8, 2021

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NEWS

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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.

IN THE COMMUNITY

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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.

DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

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The Office of the Registrar Sets the Record Straight

The Office of the Registrar provides several vital resources to students, faculty and alumni, of NYMC and TCDM, whether its students registering for classes in the beginning of the year or alumni requesting transcripts. Read more about the Office of the Registrar led by Eileen Romero, M.B.A.

ACCOLADES

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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.

DID YOU KNOW?

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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.

EVENTS ON THE NYMC CALENDAR

DATE

TIME

EVENT

Tuesday, November 9

12:15 p.m.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds

Wednesday, November 10

6:45 a.m.

Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds


8:30 p.m.

Department of Surgery Grand Rounds


12:00 p.m.

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds


2:00 p.m.

Department of Neurology Grand Rounds

Thursday, November 11

7:00 p.m.

Department of Public Health Information Session

Add an event here to the NYMC calendar.

Visit nymc.edu/calendar to view all events.


HIGHLIGHTS

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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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NYMC Family Health Center offers virtual visits.

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)

IN THE NEWS

New York Medical College Leadership News

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

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

Faculty News

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

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 

Student News

What Does ‘UN’ Mean To You?: Voices of University Students

United Nations - November 2021

0:39: Noelani Randazzo, M.P.H. candidate


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