Founder’s Dinner Honors Leadership and Inspires Generosity
The Founder’s Dinner celebration at the VIP Country Club on October 22 was among the College’s most successful, raising approximately $620,000 in support of student initiatives.
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SOM Class of 2029 Officially Don Their White Coats for the First Time
The White Coat Ceremony brought together students, faculty, and families to celebrate the beginning of the Class of 2029’s medical journey. The milestone welcomed more than 230 future physicians, symbolizing their commitment to professionalism, compassion, and patient care.
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32nd Annual Faculty Author Awards Highlights Faculty Excellence
The College community recognized the 420 the faculty authors whose academic works enriched the scientific and medical literature throughout 2024. Their collective achievements included 792 publications, 595 articles, 164 published conference abstracts, 3 authored and edited books, and 30 book chapters.
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Mill Etienne, M.D. ’02, M.P.H., Awarded Prestigious AAMC Award for Humanism in Medicine
Mill Etienne, M.D. ’02, M.P.H., vice chancellor, associate dean for student affairs, and associate professor of neurology and of medicine, is the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award from the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC).
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NYMC Goes Orange for Physical Therapy Month
The NYMC community celebrated National Physical Therapy Month with a Go Orange photo-op with Walter L. Jenkins, D.H.S., M.S., PT, ACT, AT-Ret, division chief and program director of physical therapy, and Kristina Welsome, D.P.T., M.S., PT, OCS, CFMT, MTC, NBC-HWC, assistant professor of physical therapy, to honor the essential contributions of physical therapists, assistants, and students who transform lives through their care on October 22. In the afternoon, D.P.T. students hosted ChatDPT, an interdisciplinary event that brought together SLP, M.D., and D.D.S. students and faculty to explore opportunities for collaborative care, emphasizing the importance of recognizing when referrals to physical therapy are warranted to address physical, emotional, mental, and behavioral concerns that impact mobility, strength, balance, and overall well-being.
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Students Carve Out Creativity at the NYMC Pumpkin Carving Contest
The NYMC community showcased their creativity and craftsmanship at the third annual Jack-O-Lantern Carving Contest sponsored by the Office of Student and Residential Life. Students enjoyed a fall craft table and fire extinguisher demonstration conducted by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety.
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First Place: Danielle Diegisser, left, Ph.D. candidate
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Second Place: Rachel Hu, right, SOM Class of 2029, and David Leigh, SOM Class of 2029
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For Medical Students, the Pre-Matriculation Program Continues to Evolve
Under the guidance of new student leadership, the Pre-Matriculation Program has undergone several changes this year.
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NYMC/WMC Ophthalmology Alumni Gather for Inaugural Reception at AAO Conference in Orlando
Alumni, residents, and friends gathered for the first NYMC/WMC Ophthalmology Alumni Reception during the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) conference in Orlando, Florida, on October 18. The group met for a friendly competition at Topgolf Orlando, forging new collaborations and providing networking opportunities. "Word from everyone was that it was a really fun event, and the start of great connectivity among the younger alumni," said Kelly A. Hutcheson, M.D., M.B.A., chair and professor in the Department of Ophthalmology.
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Fire Safety Training at BSB for Students, Faculty, and Staff
For Fire Safety Month, the Department of Environmental Health and Safety offered students, faculty, and staff fire extinguisher practice, chemical and general safety information tables, and proper use of personal protective equipment on October 22 in the Basic Sciences Building.
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TCDM Goes to the Dominican Republic on a Volunteer Mission Trip
Eight fourth-year TCDM students accompanied by Alan Rosenthal, D.M.D, assistant dean, TCDM global health and community outreach, and Steven Cho, D.D.S., TCDM clinical associate professor of dental medicine, went on a mission to the Dominican Republic, under the auspices of the dental volunteer organization, World of Smiles, October 19-24. The team included prosthodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists.
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Neighborhood Science Seminar Series
Thursday, October 30, 2025 • 2:00 p.m.
Regeneron Campus | Building 8
745 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Harnessing the power of CRISPR screening, Regeneron developed discovery platforms to unravel novel genetic interactions. Regeneron performed high-throughput screens to understand the molecular mechanisms of APOL1-mediated cytotoxicity. Regeneron also explored complementary screening approaches for unbiased identification of cell surface interactions, expanding our understanding of cell-to-cell communication and identifying new therapeutic targets.
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Is My Skin Care Routine Planet-Friendly?
The New York Times - 9/29/25
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Everyday Health - 10/23/25
Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology
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