Founder's Dinner 2023

NYMC is honored to present its 2023 Founder's Dinner on Wednesday, October 25, at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx, New York, honoring Matthew A. Pravetz, O.F.M., Ph.D. '88, right, professor emeritus of cell biology and anatomy, and Alan B. Rosenthal, D.M.D., left, adjunct assistant clinical professor of dental medicine and trustee at NYMC, and assistant dean on community outreach and global health at TCDM, with Distinguished and Service Leadership Awards. Proceeds go towards scholarships and important initiatives, and further NYMC’s mission to educate the next generation of physicians and health care providers, and support life-saving biomedical research. Register for the event.

NYMC Celebrates Opening of Newly Renovated BSB Laboratories

The evening of October 17 was an occasion to proudly showcase the new laboratory renovations in the BSB with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours for leadership, faculty, staff, students and local community leaders. Read the full article on the lab renovations and view the photo gallery and video. 

D.P.T. Students Set New Fundraising Record at 25^th Annual Race for Rehab

NYMC's D.P.T. Class of 2025 hosted the 25^th annual Race for Rehab on October 15. This year’s 5K race was the most successful to date, as students raised more than $16,000 for Achilles International, a non-profit organization that supports athletes with disabilities. Read the full story on Race for Rehab.

Chancellor Halperin Hosts Town Hall Meeting

Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., hosted a town hall meeting on October 16 to give a state of the campus update on NYMC. The topics covered included the Israeli-Palestine war, social media policy, new faculty appointments and commencement. View the town hall meeting video. 

NYMC Pets The Stress Away

Faculty and students gleefully gathered to meet their furry, four-legged therapists for the Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness’ (SMHW) Pet the Stress Away event on October 16. In partnership with Paws Crossed Animal Rescue, the Office tabled the event with informational pamphlets, snacks, tissues and lip balm in light of flu season. "Recognizing the many ways we can approach treating stress and providing additional support, pet therapy is a fun, easily accessible and universally enjoyable opportunity for those who like animals," said Robin Hershkowitz, M.S.W., LCSW-R, senior director of SMHW and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. “Evidence suggests pet therapy reduces the stress hormone cortisol, which is why dogs are used in medical and therapeutic settings. We were thrilled so many of our students and faculty were able to benefit from this event. Several students told me, ‘I really needed this today.’” 

TU Hosts AI Literacy: Library’s Perspective Webinar

TU hosted the panel discussion, AI: Literacy: Library's Perspective, on October 17, with librarians from across the university. The panel included, Marie T. Ascher, M.S., M.P.H., the Lillian Hetrick Huber Endowed Director of the Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library; Sara Tabaei, M.L.I.S., M.A., library information literacy director at TU; David Druelinger, M.I., scholarly communication librarian at Cross River Campus Library at TU; and Rhonda Altonen, library director at the College of Osteopathic Medicine – Harlem Campus. The panelists discussed how  AI relates to information literacy, practical methods to teach AI literacy in respect to academic policies and current AI tools that are used in education and their potential to improve learning and research. View the video.

Center for Long-Term Care Hosted Estate Planning 101 Webinar

The Center for Long-Term Care hosted an “Estate Planning 101” webinar on October 9, for members of the public, local health and caregiving organizations and the Touro University and NYMC communities. Elder-law attorney Sara E. Meyers of Enea, Scanlan and Sirignanao, LLP highlighted the importance of advanced directives, the significance of a last will and testament, effective strategies for protecting assets and probate avoidance, and understanding the Medicaid eligibility criteria. Meyers has been named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list in Elder Law 2013-2023. The webinar was moderated by Kenneth A. Knapp, Ph.D., assistant professor and interim vice chair of public health and director of the Center. View the video.

NYMC Research | Drs. Marina K. Holz and Julie S. Di Martino

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Marina K. Holz, Ph.D., M.P.H. '23 left, dean of the GSBMS and professor of cell biology and anatomy, and Julie S. Di Martino, Ph.D., right, assistant professor of cell biology and anatomy, share how they're tackling breast cancer from all angles to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. View the video.

NYMC Unites to Save Lives

The NYMC community united to save lives by donating blood on October 11. Organized by the Donate Life Club, the drive in the MEC lobby collected 50 pints of blood from 43 donors. "Thank you to everyone who came out and donated last week from New York Blood Center and the Donate for Life Club. The donations from this drive will be able to help approximately 122 patients," said Sahdev Baweja, SOM Class of 2026, Donate Life Club co-president.

On October 15, 1860, NYMC welcomed its first cohort of students. Fifty-nine students began their studies with eight faculty members at 151 East 20th Street in Gramercy Park in New York City. The only medical schools in the city at the time were University Medical College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Wear Orange and Join Us for a Photo-op for National Physical Therapy Month

Thursday, October 26, 2023

12:30 p.m. • Outside SHSP Building

Join the Division of Physical Therapy students and faculty for a group photo to recognize National Physical Therapy Month and the remarkable contributions of PTs, PTAs, and our dedicated students in the realm of life-transforming care.

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Drop off your pumpkins by Monday, October 30, 2023 • 3:00 p.m. • Alumni House

Remove by November 1, 2022, noon

Let's have some fun! Use your own pumpkin or a limited supply of pumpkins will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Alumni House dining room. Open to students, faculty and staff.

Attach a label to the back of your pumpkin with your name, school/department and class year. Prizes will be awarded for "Most Intricate," "Scariest" and "Happiest" pumpkins.