Week of September 18, 2023

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NEWS

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The CDM Hosts Groundbreaking For New Simulation and Educational Facility


The CDM hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Simulation and Educational Facility on September 13. Read the full story and view the photos and a video of the groundbreaking. 

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GSBMS Hosts Biennial Ph.D. Lab Coat Ceremony


Families, faculty and students proudly assembled as the GSBMS hosted its biennial Lab Coat Ceremony for Ph.D. candidates. Read the full story and view the photos.

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NYMC Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month


On September 13, the NYMC community came together and wore gold to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the work of Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., front row center, professor of pediatrics, medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology, and of cell biology and anatomy. 

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Women in Medicine Book Discussion What We Bring to the Practice of Medicine: Perspectives from Women Physicians


In celebration of Women in Medicine Month, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a book signing and discussion in collaboration with NYMC affinity groups Women in Medicine and the American Medical Women’s Association for the newly released book, What We Bring to the Practice of Medicine: Perspectives from Women Physicians by Kimberly Greene-Liebowitz, M.D., M.P.H., second from right, and her collaborating authors Rachel Kowalsky, M.D., M.P.H., third from left, and Dana Corriel, M.D., third from right. The book is a collection of 40 essays authored by female physicians across various specialties. They were joined by Mill Etienne, M.D. ’02, M.P.H., left, vice chancellor of diversity and inclusion, associate dean of SOM student affairs and associate professor of neurology and of medicine; Lori Weir Solomon, M.D. ’99, M.P.H. ’09, second from left, chair and clinical associate professor of family and community medicine and director of the Family Health Center; and Wianda Jean, M.S., right, assistant to the vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion.

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Founder's Dinner 2023


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

DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

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The Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness Prioritizes Student Well-Being


Robin Hershkowitz, M.S.W., LCSW-R, senior director of the Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, highlights the wide-range of services the Office has to offer and new developments for the school year. Read the full story on the Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness.

ACCOLADES

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Felipe C. Cabello, M.D., professor emeritus of pathology, microbiology, and immunology, right, and Stuart A. Newman, Ph.D., professor of cell biology and anatomy, left, were faculty of the online 2023 Summer School on “Biology and Society,” August 8 - 12, organized by the International Philosophy of Biology Circle. Dr. Cabello lectured on “What is public health?” and “Epidemics in history and in culture: some examples.” Dr. Newman lectured on “A brief history of corporate capture of the biosphere” and “Scientific and social contraindications of human genetic engineering,” and along with the philosopher and ecologist Sahotra Sarkar, Ph.D., presented an introductory lecture to the school titled “Gould, Levins, Lewontin – the context.” The summer school drew students from five continents.

POLICY

Updated Policies



From the Office of General Counsel, September 12, 2023.

HIGHLIGHTS

Founder's Dinner 2023



Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Marina Del Ray

Bronx, New York


Proceeds go towards scholarships and important initiatives, and furthers NYMC’s mission to educate the next generation of physicians and health care providers, and support life-saving biomedical research.

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There are two privacy pods available in Doc’s Café for private phone calls or quiet space. 

EVENTS ON THE NYMC CALENDAR

DATE 

TIME

EVENT

Tuesday, September 19

5:00 p.m.

Medical Education Grand Rounds


6:00 p.m.

Clinical Skills and Simulation Center Past, Present, and Future Tour and Reception


7:00 p.m.

GSBMS/SHSP: Discussions on Reading and Writing Strategies for English Language Learners

Wednesday, September 20

8:00 a.m.

Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds


8:30 a.m.

Department of Surgery Grand Rounds

Add an event to the NYMC calendar here.

Visit nymc.edu/calendar to view all events.

IN THE NEWS

Leadership News

Study Links Screens And Developmental Delays. Here’s How To Manage Device Time

Forbes - 9/13/23

Mill Etienne, M.D. ’02, M.P.H., vice chancellor of diversity and inclusion, associate dean of SOM student affairs and associate professor of neurology and of medicine


Faculty News

2023 AΩA Fellows in Leadership

Alpha Omega Alpha - Summer 2023

Kristina H. Petersen, Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology


When to See a Gynecologist for the First Time and What to Expect

U.S. News Health - 9/8/23

Ashanda M. Saint Jean, M.D. '98, FACOG, clinical associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology

Gillibrand, Westchester Leaders Call For Maternal Health Care Funding

The Patch - 9/12/23

Michael D. Israel, M.P.H., assistant professor of medicine and distinguished visiting professor of public health

Sean Tedjarati, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., chair and clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology 

Catherine Daniels, M.D., adjunct assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences

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