NYMC Raises More Than $10,000 at Annual Race for Rehab Event
Students from the D.P.T. program at NYMC hosted the annual Race for Rehab as a part of their Community Service Project on October 6. This year marks the 26th anniversary, and more than $10,000 was raised for Achilles International, a non-profit organization that provides a supportive community for athletes with disabilities. The 5k race included more than 130 participants, including 46 Achilles athletes, and was followed by an award ceremony and speeches from NYMC alumni. Janet Dolot, M.S., D.P.T., Dr.P.H. ’14, PT, OCS, left, associate professor of the Division of Physical Therapy, who has been a participant since 2006, comments on her favorite part of the event. “I love seeing the creativity and leadership of the D.P.T. students as they organize and implement the race and welcome the Achilles athletes to campus. I’m happy we’re able to expose the NYMC community to the impact made by Achilles International.”
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Meet the 2024-2025 Graduate Student Association E-Board
The Graduate Student Association is a vital part of the GSBMS, cultivating a strong sense of community and empowering graduate students.
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Luca Lotta, M.D., Ph.D., Presents at the Neighborhood Science Seminar Series
Luca Lotta, M.D., Ph.D., vice-president and chief translational genetics officer of translational human genetics at Regeneron Genetics Center, introduced the audience to the use of large-scale human DNA sequencing for identifying and validating new therapeutic targets in metabolic disease and beyond during NYMC's and Regeneron's Neighborhood Science Seminar Series on October 9. The event at Regeneron's campus was moderated by Salomon Amar, D.D.S., Ph.D., vice president for research and professor of pharmacology and of pathology, microbiology and immunology, and senior vice president for research affairs at Touro University; and Brian Zambrowicz, Ph.D., executive vice president, functional genomics and chief, VelociGene® operations at Regeneron.
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The Division of Speech-Language Pathology Hosts Workshop for Clinical Educators
The Division of Speech-Language Pathology hosted a free American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)-approved continuing education workshop, “Me, Myself and Feedback,” for their internal and external clinical educators who supervise SLP graduate students on September 29. Vikas Grover, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences; Kate Franklin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, associate professor of speech-language pathology; and Stefanie Blanco, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, ATP, director of clinical education for speech-language pathology, presented the four-hour workshop about the theoretical and neurological bases of feedback and how to optimize feedback loops between clinical educators and graduate students. The workshop provided students with the opportunity to learn from their educators, gaining insights that will enrich their career paths.
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Eighteen SOM Students Recognized for Community Service
Eighteen SOM students were presented with Community Service Awards for completing more than 100 hours of community service with various organizations, including food pantries, homeless shelters, suicide prevention lines, and emergency medical services. Among them were (left to right) Kyla Holbrook, SOM Class of 2027; Aliza Makovsky, SOM Class of 2027; Margot Richards, SOM Class of 2027; and Ariel Sacknovitz, SOM Class of 2026, pictured with SOM Dean of Students Jane Ponterio, M.D. '81 (center).
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Dr. Suguru Ohira Performs First “Beating Heart” Transplant in Hudson Valley
Suguru Ohira, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of surgery at NYMC and surgical director of heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support, and director of thoracic aortic disease research at Westchester Medical Center, is the first physician in the Hudson Valley, and one of the first on the eastern coast of the United States, to perform a procedure that transplants a heart while it is still beating.
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Abbie Montgomery Steger, M.P.H. Class of 2025, Named Ambassador for ASPPH ‘This is Public Health’ 2024-2025 Cohort
Abbie Montgomery Steger, M.P.H. Class of 2025, was selected to be an ambassador for the 2024-2025 cohort of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health ‘This is Public Health’ program.
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Updated Student and Residential Life Policy Handbook Now Available Online
An updated Student and Residential Life Policy Handbook is now available online and as a printable PDF document. The handbook details the services available to building residents, as well as the responsibilities that all residents accept while living in NYMC housing to ensure an atmosphere that is conducive to safety, study and learning.
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31st Annual NYMC Faculty Author Celebration and Awards Set for October 29
The Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library, the Office of the Chancellor, and the Vice President of Research invite faculty to celebrate their 2023 publications over a selection of wine and hors d'oeuvres on Tuesday, October 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Doc’s Café in the Basic Sciences Building. The event recognizes faculty authors for work published during the 2023 calendar year. Awards will be presented in a variety of categories considering engagement, distribution, and the influence of their publications. Congratulations to all NYMC faculty on a productive year in scholarship.
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Dr. Halperin Offers Thoughts on Heightened Police Presence During Jewish Holidays
Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer, NYMC, discusses the heightened police presence at synagogues during Jewish holidays in his article, "We welcome the Jewish high holidays — under police protection," published in LoHud and the USA Today Network.
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Students Show their Creativity at the NYMC Pumpkin Carving Contest
The NYMC community demonstrated their creativity and craftsmanship at this year's Pumpkin Carving Contest, with participants delivering a stunning array of designs. First place winners received a yearly membership to the Hudson Valley Historical Society, including tickets to the Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze.
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First Place: Ying Liu and Ahmed Kamhawy, SOM Class of 2027
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Second Place: Kathleen Lu, SOM Class of 2028
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Third Place: Courtney Abbriano, SOM Class of 2027
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From Pupil to Professor: Alumni Lighting the Way at NYMC
At NYMC, the journey from student to faculty member is a testament to the enduring bond between the institution and its graduates. Edmund F. LaGamma, M.D. '76, professor of pediatrics and of biochemistry and molecular biology, shares his story.
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Fawaz Al-Mufti, M.D., associate professor of neurology, neurosurgery, and of radiology, was invited to participate in the key policy makers non-communicable diseases roundtable focused on stroke in collaboration with the Business Council for International Understanding in collaboration with Philips and Medtronic at the United Nations General Assembly on September 24 in New York City. He discussed how stroke is a global crisis, affecting 12 million people and causing 6.6 million deaths annually, advocating that it’s time to recognize stroke as a silent pandemic and prioritize prevention, early detection, and treatment to save lives. The event aimed to advance policy maker awareness and commitment to improving access to quality acute stroke care as part of the global policy agenda and was attended by Ministry of Health representatives from seven member states, including Brazil, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Fiji, Ghana, Netherlands, Panama, Saudi Arabia, and Timor-Leste.
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Ashanda M. Saint Jean, M.D. ‘98, clinical associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, was honored with the 2024 Mentor Award by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists District II Annual District Meeting on September 27 and 28 in Brooklyn, New York.
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The frog footman was found by Michelle Li, SOM Class of 2025, inside of the Office of the Registrar. Stay tuned next month for another installment of the NYMC Scavenger Hunt. The lucky winner could be you!
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The Lower Hudson Valley and northern U.S. was treated to a spectacular natural display Thursday, October 10, as the Northern Lights lit up the sky. Thanks to clear skies and a severe solar storm, the community enjoyed near-perfect viewing conditions of the Aurora Borealis. This breathtaking phenomenon is part of Solar Cycle 25, with the next solar maximum predicted to start in July 2025, according to the National Weather Service.
Check out this stunning photo captured on campus by Vincent Yang, SOM Class of 2027.
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Updates
From the Office of General Counsel, September 24, 2024
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Reunion Weekend 2024
Saturday, November 2 • 7:45 p.m.
19 Skyline Drive
Sunday, November 3 • 10:30 a.m.
19 Skyline Drive, Basic Sciences Building, and 7 Dana Rd.
Reconnect and reminisce with fellow NYMC alumni. We extend a warm invitation to all alumni from our three schools to celebrate the milestone classes ending in ’4 and ’9 and mark the golden and silver anniversaries of the Classes of 1974 and 1999.
Call for Class Chairs. Encourage your classmates from each of our three schools to celebrate the classes ending in '4 and '9. Contact Bernadette Bauer, Manager of Alumni Engagement, at (914) 594-2731 or bbauer2@nymc.edu.
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The Top COVID Symptoms to Look for as We Head Into Peak Virus Season
Well and Good - 9/30/24
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of SHSP, vice president for government affairs and professor of public health, pediatrics, and environmental health science
Addressing Severe Obesity in Adolescents While Reducing Weight Stigma
JAMA Network - 9/30/24
Mill Etienne, M.D. ’02, M.P.H., vice chancellor of diversity and inclusion, associate dean of student affairs and associate professor of neurology and of medicine
Atara Schulhof, SOM Class of 2027
Kenna Martin, SOM Class of 2027
NYMC honors three doctors including Westchester health commissioner at Founder’s Dinner
Westfair Business Journal - 10/4/24
Edward C. Halperin, chancellor and CEO
Sherlita Amler, M.D., M.S., Ed.S., RN, FAAP, CEM, clinical associate professor of pediatrics, adjunct professor of public health, and senior fellow in the Center for Disaster Medicine
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.M.S., M.B.A., FAAP, FACPM, vice president for government affairs, dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice, and professor of public health, pediatrics, and of environmental health sciences
Edward Chew, M.D. ’03, FACEP
Opinion: We welcome the Jewish high holidays — under police protection
LoHud - 10/9/24
Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and CEO
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Unity in crisis: Why Jews must stand together in the face of global threats - opinion
The Jerusalem Post - 9/30/24
Alan Kadish, M.D., president of TU and NYMC
This Top Westchester Official Named Recipient of Prestigious Award
Daily Voice - 10/4/24
Sherlita Amler, M.D., M.S., Ed.S., RN, FAAP, CEM, clinical associate professor of pediatrics, adjunct professor of public health, and senior fellow in the Center for Disaster Medicine
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.M.S., M.B.A., FAAP, FACPM, vice president for government affairs, dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice, and professor of public health, pediatrics, and of environmental health sciences
NYMC Celebrates Visionary Public Health Leaders at Annual Founder’s Dinner
River Journal - 10/3/24
Edward C. Halperin, chancellor and CEO
Sherlita Amler, M.D., M.S., Ed.S., RN, FAAP, CEM, clinical associate professor of pediatrics, adjunct professor of public health, and senior fellow in the Center for Disaster Medicine
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.M.S., M.B.A., FAAP, FACPM, vice president for government affairs, dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice, and professor of public health, pediatrics, and of environmental health sciences
Edward Chew, M.D. ’03, FACEP
Vilma E. Bordonaro, M.B.A., chief of staff
Michael J. Crupain, M.D. ’06, M.P.H., FACPM
Bess J. Chazhur, M.S., chief development officer and executive director of alumni relations
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Doctors of Distinction 2024
Westfair Business Journal - 9/30/24
Cutting Edge Award: Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, cell biology and anatomy, medicine, and of pathology, microbiology, and immunology, and vice chair of pediatrics
Female Innovator Award: Sonia A. Velez, assistant professor of family and community medicine
Promise for the Future Award: David Zuckerman, SOM Class of 2025
Power Couples Award: Fawaz Al-Mufti, M.D., associate professor of neurology, neurosurgery and of radiology and associate chair of neurology for research, and Rolla Nuoman, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics; and David Jerome, D.O., clinical assistant professor of family and community medicine
Doctors Without Boundaries Award: Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., FAMWA, FRSPH, professor of public health and director of global health
Dentist Award: Terrence Jackson, D.M.D., assistant director of implantology and clinical assistant professor of dental medicine, TCDM
This one simple habit can slash your chances of getting sick this season
New York Post - 10/7/24
Amy Brown, M.D., M.Be., assistant professor of pediatrics and adjunct associate professor of public health
Odds for poor outcomes increase during hospitalization for both asthma, COVID-19
Healio - 10/9/24
Antony Arumairaj, M.D., assistant professor of medicine
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This 1 Lifestyle Change Can Drastically Reduce Your Risk Of Catching A Cold
Huff Post - 10/7/24
Amy Brown, M.D., M.Be., assistant professor of pediatrics and adjunct associate professor of public health
Empowering Reproductive Health: A Conversation with the Seleni Institute
Association of Foreign Press Correspondents - 10/3/24
Ashanda M. Saint-Jean, M.D. '98, FACOG, clinical associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology
How to Recognize Tardive Dyskinesia
MedPage Today - 10/3/24
Leslie Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
Fatal Falls After Age 45 Years Cost More Than Fatal Firearm Injuries
Health Day - 10/3/24
Bardiya Zangbar, M.D., assistant professor of surgery
Keep Your Baby Comfortable With The Best Diapers For Sensitive Skin
Forbes - 10/8/24
Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., clinical assistant professor of dermatology
How Bad Are Scented Candles for You, Really?
Health - 10/2/24
Amy Brown, M.D., M.Be., assistant professor of pediatrics and adjunct associate professor of public health
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Valhalla’s Touro College of Dental Medicine breaks ground for New Mexico location
Westfair Business Journal - 9/27/24
Alan Kadish, M.D., NYMC and TU president
Ronnie Meyers, D.D.S., TCDM dean and professor of dental medicine
Watch! Ava Zelevsky Shares Her Love of Dentistry and Touro College of Dental Medicine
COLLive - 10/8/24
Ava Zelevsky, D.D.S. Class of 2027
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Touro College of Dental Medicine Coming to ABQ
City of Albuquerque - 9/30/24
Alan Kadish, M.D., president of TU and NYMC
Ronnie Meyers, D.D.S., TCDM dean and professor of dental medicine
Touro University Expands to New Mexico
Jewish Link - 10/10/24
Alan Kadish, M.D., NYMC and TU president
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