2022-2023 Social Media Ambassadors Set to Share an Inside Look At Their NYMC Experience

The social media ambassador program at NYMC gives students in the SOM, SHSP and GSBMS, the opportunity to chronicle their time and share their personal experiences during the year at NYMC. Meet the students who will be posting about their activities throughout the academic year.

Office of the Registrar Now Offers eTranscripts and CeDiplomas

NYMC's Office of the Registrar now offers electronic transcripts (eTranscripts) and certified electronic credentials, known as a CeDiplomas which make it easy for students and graduates to request and distribute their diplomas, transcripts and certifications. Eileen Romero, M.B.A., registrar, helped implement CeDiplomas and eTranscripts at NYMC. Ms. Romero shared the benefits of these new offerings.

GSA Welcomes New Slate of Officers and Looks Forward to An Event-Filled Year

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) in the GSBMS welcomed its new officers for the 2022-2023 academic year and is looking forward to connecting with group members through various events such as a 5K event in partnership with Feeding Westchester and a big-little reveal to facilitate mentorship and communication within the GSA. Sabrina Martinez, center, M.S. Class of 2023, and president of the GSA, provided insight into what the year has in store for the GSA.

StuHe Begins 2022-2023 Academic Year With Sights Set on Professional Development

The Student Healthcare Executives (StuHe) in the School of Health Sciences and Practice embarked on the 2022-2023 academic year with a meet-and-greet session as the group looks ahead to a year of supporting and connecting with public health students and their interests. Allison Asher, far left, vice president of StuHe, and Jaskunwar Singh, far right, director of communications and social media for the club, gave a closer look to what StuHe has planned for the year.

NYMC Nobel Laureate Connections

The month of October brings cooler weather, leaves changing color and Nobel Prize season, when the announcements of the year’s winners are made. InTouch takes a look at some of NYMC's proud connections to Nobel Prize winners.

GSBMS and SOM Establish Conditional Admittance Agreement

The GSBMS and the SOM have entered into an agreement to guarantee conditional admittance for students in the Accelerated Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences Master's Program (AMP) of the GSBMS, or students who have completed this program, and who seek admission to the NYMC SOM, if they meet certain academic performance benchmarks. Read more about the agreement.

NYMC Students and Faculty Provide Free Screenings At White Plains Health Fair

Students and faculty from the SHSP and SOM helped educate the Westchester County community at the City of White Plains Neighborhood Health Fair and See, Test and Treat Program on October 1, at Calvary Baptist Church. Students volunteered to help provide free screenings for speech and hearing, and share their knowledge on environmental health. Read the full article on the fair.

Julie DiMartino, Ph.D., assistant professor of cell biology and anatomy, was an invited speaker at Matrix Biology Europe 2022. She presented “ECM and Cancer Dormancy: From the Seed Perspective,” remotely on September 28, and received the 2022 Rupert Timpl Award in recognition of her contributions to the extracellular matrix field as outstanding young investigator. 

Victor Garcia, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacology, was chosen as a 2022 Sinsheimer Scholar Award recipient and awarded a $150,000 two-year grant by the Alexandrine and Alexander L. Sinsheimer Fund, which provides grants to medical schools to support scientific research relating to the prevention and cure of human diseases.

Jessica Hochberg, M.D., right, associate professor of pediatrics, and Yaya Chu, Ph.D., assistant professor of pediatrics, successfully competed for a Scholars Grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels for $300,000 over a two-year period on the translational subject of "Overcoming Immunotherapy Resistance in Childhood Burkitt Lymphoma.” 

Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., M.Phil., CHES, professor of public health and global health director, was selected as Top Global Health Advocate of the Year for 2022 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to the healthcare industry.

The Department of Ophthalmology was well represented at the Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) Summer Symposium that took place in Monterey, California, as well as virtually, from August 25 to 26. WIO is an internationally recognized organization, an affiliate society of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), which provides scientific/medical education and professional development resources for women in ophthalmology.

Video Presentations:

• “Knocking Down Barriers: Women in Healthcare and Academic Leadership” Savannah Kumar, right, SOM Class of 2023, Kelly A. Hutcheson, M.D., M.B.A., professor and chair of ophthalmology, and Abha R. Amin, M.D., left, clinical associate professor of ophthalmology
• “A Big To-Do For a 66982” (Nominated for Best Video Award) Abha R. Amin, M.D., clinical associate professor of ophthalmology and Savannah Kumar, SOM Class of 2023
• “Rocky Road with a Resourceful Resolution” Abha R. Amin, M.D., clinical associate professor of ophthalmology and Savannah Kumar, SOM Class of 2023

Poster Presentations: 

• “A Case of Retrobulbar Hemorrhage” Savannah Kumar, SOM Class of 2023
• “Orbital Apex Inflammation: A Curious Case of COVID-19” Savannah Kumar, SOM Class of 2023
• “Surgical Management of Penetrating Ocular Trauma Caused by Metallic Foreign Objects” Lily Spellman, center, SOM Class of 2024
• “Attending Impressions: Teaching Resident Cataract Surgery using 3D Heads up Surgical Platform Versus Standard Microscope” Abha R. Amin, M.D., clinical associate professor of ophthalmology
• “Effect/Impact of N95 Mask Usage on Intraocular Pressure and Blood Oxygen Saturation” Savannah Kumar, SOM Class of 2023

Abha R. Amin, M.D., clinical associate professor of ophthalmology, also presented "Attending Impressions: Teaching Resident Cataract Surgery using 3D Heads up Surgical Platform Versus Standard Microscope” at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2022 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, from September 30 to October 3.

September 15 through October 15 was Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans. Test your knowledge on NYMC’s Hispanic Heritage on Instagram.

Join us in welcoming our new employees at NYMC during the month of September:

• Alicia L. Belcher, M.S., Laboratory Assistant, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy   
• Destiny A. Gaddis, M.S., D.P.T., Clinical Instructor, Department of Physical Therapy
• Wianda Jean, M.S., Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Diversity and Inclusion  
• Pamela Lopez, Clinical Educational Coordinator Psychiatry: Phase 2 and 3, Office of Undergraduate Medical Education 
• Christopher M. Millett, M.A., Data Analyst, Office of Undergraduate Medical Education
• Jessica L. Saccardi, M.A., Associate Registrar, Office of the Registrar
• Rebecca L. Sachs, M.A., D.P.T., Clinical Instructor, Department of Physical Therapy
• Nicholas Stasieluk, Secretary III, Department of Physical Therapy
• Xinye Wu, Administrative Assistant, BioInc@NYMC



From the Office of Human Resources, October 1, 2022.

Join us for the annual Founder's Dinnner, NYMC's signature fundraising event, where it will be an evening to celebrate alumni and faculty of the College and raise money for student scholarships. The dinner will be held at Marina Del Rey in Bronx, NY, on October 26. Register online to reserve your seat.