Class of 2030 Dons White Coats and Embraces the Values of Medicine
Members of the SOM Class of 2030 marked an important milestone toward becoming physicians as they donned their white coats for the first time during the annual White Coat Ceremony on October 16, at the Westchester County Center, a significant rite of passage established by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation that underscores the values of humanism, compassionate care, and scientific excellence from the outset of medical education.
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5th Annual Meeting of the Minds Showcases Research and Innovation
NYMC and WMCHealth celebrated the 5th Annual Meeting of the Minds Research Symposium, which brought together more than 40 speakers and moderators, including faculty, scientists, clinicians, and trainees, for a day dedicated to scientific discovery, collaboration, and innovation on October 7. Inspired by Auguste Rodin's iconic masterpiece, The Thinker, this year's symposium, chaired by Fawaz Al-Mufti, M.D., professor of neurology, neurosurgery, and radiology, and Christopher Leonard, Ph.D., professor of cell and molecular physiology, celebrated the intellectual curiosity that drives scientific progress and the determination required to transform ideas into discoveries that ultimately improve patients' lives. The program opened with remarks by Neil Schluger, M.D., dean of the SOM, on building the next generation of academic medicine, and David Lubarsky, M.D., M.B.A., FASA, president and CEO of WMC Health Network, professor of anesthesiology and distinguished visiting professor of public health, on innovation across an academic health system. The afternoon keynote by Clifford Bleustein, M.D., M.B.A., "From Clinic to Company: A Physician's Path in Health Innovation," highlighted the journey from clinical insight to entrepreneurship. From artificial intelligence and biotechnology to translational science, clinical trials, and emerging technologies, the symposium showcased the breadth of research and innovation across NYMC and WMC Health. A particular highlight was the presentation and recognition of six translational science initiatives, whose teams received awards in celebration of their innovative research and commitment to advancing scientific discoveries toward meaningful clinical applications. These initiatives reflect NYMC’s institutional investment in moving promising ideas from the laboratory to the bedside. “Five years in, Meeting of the Minds has become more than an annual symposium. It is a celebration of the people, ideas, and collaborations that move medicine forward,” said Dr. Al-Mufti. “Because the future of medicine does not begin with answers. It begins with the courage to ask better questions, the curiosity to pursue them, and the collaboration to turn discovery into impact.”
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Campus Celebrates National Physical Therapy Month
The NYMC community celebrated National Physical Therapy Month with a Go Orange photo-op with Victor Santamaria, M.S., Ph.D., PT, PCS, left, associate professor and interim program director of physical therapy, and Division of Physical Therapy faculty and students to recognize the vital role physical therapists, assistants, and students play in improving lives through care on October 13. The two-part celebration continued, with second-year D.P.T. students providing functional assessments and physical therapy services, highlighting the importance of mobility, strength, and overall well-being. Participants were screened for posture, shoulder mobility, functional squat, grip strength, functional endurance, dynamic balance, coordination, and fall risk.
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NYMC Students Have a Gourd Time at Pumpkin Carving Contest
From festive designs to imaginative creations, NYMC students put their artistic skills on display at this year’s Pumpkin Carving Contest sponsored by the Office of Student and Residential Life, showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship of the campus community. Arts and crafts, games, and snacks completed the fall tradition on campus.
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NYMC Community Shows Off Its Safety Style
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety invited members of the NYMC community to participate in its “Show Us Your Safety Style” PPE Photo Contest, showcasing their personal protective equipment and highlighting the importance of safety in laboratories, classrooms, and workplaces.
Winners:
Emma Murphy, SLP Class of 2028
Moriah Peoples, SLP Class of 2028
Shamir Ayub, DPT Class of 2028
Gabriel Santiago, DPT Class of 2028
Govindaiah Vinukonda, Ph.D., assistant professor of pediatrics and cell and molecular physiology
Diana Portilla, medical office assistant, Department of Family and Community Medicine
Asgar Siddiqui, M.D., Research Technician, Department of Pathology
Parmveer Kaushal, D.P.T., M.P.T., PT, CCS, assistant professor of physical therapy
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From the Collection of Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A.
Be sure to stop by the Chancellor's newest exhibit, presenting items of interest on the history of medicine and science, displayed on the wall to the left of Doc's Café in the Basic Sciences Building. The current exhibit features First Day Covers, an envelope or postcard that has a newly issued postage stamp affixed and is postmarked on the first day the stamp is for sale. The covers, postmarked May 17, 1984, in New York City, feature a 20-cent health research stamp. One cover honors Bela Schick, top photo, the father of modern pediatrics who was the first to prove that illnesses following scarlet fever were allergic in nature and he discovered the skin test, known as the Schick Test, for determining susceptibility to diphtheria. The other honors Simon Flexner, bottom photo, pathologist, microbiologist and first director of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, who was the brother of Bernard Flexner, a distinguished attorney and Zionist leader, and Abraham Flexner, whose studies and reports revolutionized medical education in the U.S.
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Survival Benefits Outweigh Cognitive Risks for Diabetics Taking GLP-1s
The decreased risk of death for patients with type 2 diabetes treated with GLP-1 analogues outweighs the increased risk of cognitive impairment, though age plays a role, according to a study by NYMC students, including Isaac Thorman, SOM Class of 2027, and faculty, presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting in April.
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TCDM Launches New Digital Training Center
TCDM’s new Digital Training Center brings CAD design and digital dentistry to dental students through highly collaborative, small-group learning. TCDM’s first- and second-year dental students are diving into digital waxups. By blending the best of traditional fundamentals with modern digital workflows, TCDM students develop true fluency in dental care right from the start. "Students need to be exposed to foundational concepts in digital dentistry as early as possible in their education alongside traditional knowledge,” said Naren Rajan, D.M.D., director of digital dentistry.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with LMSA Co-President Melissa Arboleda
This Hispanic Heritage Month, hear from Melissa Arboleda, SOM Class of 2029 and co-president of the Latin Medical Student Association, as she shares how her roots have shaped her journey and influenced her path in medicine.
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Allison Zeitounian, M.S. ‘18, Breaking Communication Barriers as a Bilingual SLP
As a bilingual speech language pathologist, Allison Zeitounian, M.S. ‘18, provides care to patients across varying regional and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Mill Etienne, M.D.'02, M.P.H., FAAN, FANA, FAES, vice chancellor and professor of neurology and of medicine, was the guest lecturer at the Fifth Annual Inginia Genao Lecture at Yale School of Medicine on October 15. He presented, “A Seat Is Not Enough: Humanism, Belonging, and Leadership in Academic Medicine.”
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Founder's Dinner
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • 6:30 p.m.
Greentree Country Club
538 Davenport Ave.
New Rochelle, NY 10805
Proceeds support scholarships and important initiatives, and further NYMC's mission to educate the next generation of physicians and health care providers while advancing lifesaving biomedical research.
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CPR/AED Awareness Sessions
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 • 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
SHSP Center for Interactive Learning
The Center for Disaster Medicine is offering one-hour awareness-level AED/CPR courses on campus. The courses are open to NYMC faculty, staff, and students on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that these courses are not open to the public and do not provide certification.
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NYMC receives $10M grant from Department of Defense
Westfair Business Journal - 10/9/26
David Markenson, M.D., director of the NYMC Center for Disaster Medicine
Brian J. Nickerson, Ph.D., J.D., M.P.A., FACHE, dean of the SHSP and professor of public health
Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and CEO
Alan Kadish, M.D., president of NYMC and Touro
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., vice president for government affairs
Neil W. Schluger, M.D., SOM dean and professor of medicine
Salomon Amar, D.D.S., Ph.D., vice president for research and professor of pharmacology and of pathology, microbiology and immunology at NYMC and senior vice president for research affairs at Touro University
Defense Department taps Touro University for $10M simulated disaster research
Crain’s New York Business - 10/16/26
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David S. Markenson, M.D., M.B.A., Dr.P.H. ’25, medical director and director of the CDM
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New Rochelle firefighters complete medical rescue training
News Break - 10/10/26
Center for Disaster Medicine
New York Medical College Lands $10M Defense Award for Tactical Care Research
Patch - 10/13/26
David Markenson, M.D., M.B.A., Dr.P.H. ’25, director of the Center for Disaster Medicine
New York Medical College Receives $10 Million Department of Defense Award
River Journal - 10/14/26
David Markenson, M.D., M.B.A., Dr.P.H. ’25, director of the Center for Disaster Medicine
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Eating Raw Onions May Improve Insulin Sensitivity, According to Dietitians
Verywell Health - 10/9/26
Diane Lindsay-Adler, M.S., RDN, CDN, assistant professor of pediatrics
15 Anti-Aging Cosmetic Treatments: Costs, Results and What to Know
U.S. News and World Report - 10/14/26
Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology
The 2026 Hudson Valley Trailblazers
City and State - 10/5/26
David Lubarsky, M.D., M.B.A., FASA, president and CEO of WMC Health Network, professor of anesthesiology and distinguished visiting professor of public health
Judith Watson, M.P.H. ’07, RN
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Can You Drink Alcohol with C3G?
Everyday Health - 10/14/26
Michael Klein, M.D., J.D., associate professor of medicine
Cochlear Implants: What You Need to Know and What’s on the Horizon
West Side Rag - 10/14/26
Katrina Stidham, M.D., associate professor of otolaryngology and assistant professor of neurosurgery
9 Things That Can Make Sjögren’s Symptoms Worse
Health Central - 10/15/26
James Miceli, M.D., a rheumatologist and assistant professor of medicine
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Why this CMO is pushing power away from headquarters
Becker’s Hospital Review - 10/8/26
Sean Tedjarati, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and adjunct professor of public health
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WMCHealth receives $5M state money for student training
Westfair Business Journal - 10/11/26
David Lubarsky, M.D., M.B.A., FASA, president and CEO of WMC Health Network, professor of anesthesiology and distinguished visiting professor of public health,
Good Samaritan Hospital
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