Week of September 8, 2025

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NEWS

Ribbon-Cutting Marks Official Opening of Converted Instrument Shop Classroom 


The state-of-the-art classroom, transformed from a former instrument shop, will provide students and faculty with a modernized learning space designed to foster collaboration and innovation.


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NYMC Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month


On September 8, the NYMC community shined bright in gold as they came together for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Led by Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D. (front row, fourth from left), professor of pediatrics, medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology, and cell biology and anatomy, and vice chair of the Department of Pediatrics, students, faculty, and staff gathered for a powerful group photo to honor and remember children and families impacted by cancer and to help rally support for groundbreaking research.

Great Things are Happening on Campus

 

As the new academic year gets underway, NYMC is pleased to announce new features to enhance campus life. A new bocce ball court was installed outside of the Instrument Shop in the BSB or you can try your luck at horseshoes outside of the Alumni House which is getting a new patio makeover. The façade of the SHSP had a refresh and a path leads to a new courtyard patio with seating and a mega chess board measuring 16 feet by 16 feet and pieces standing three feet tall. Indoors, the lobby of Sunshine Cottage is now graced with a grand piano, a 1964 instrument crafted by Knabe and donated by the Riverdale Country School. Members of the NYMC community who wish to tickle the ivories must contact the Office of Public Safety at (914) 594-4226 for permission and access. Stay tuned for updates on new basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts.

Dana Mordue, Ph.D., Leads Future Scientists in the Fight Against Tick-Borne Diseases


Dana G. Mordue, Ph.D., center, vice chancellor for accreditation and student support and associate professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, welcomed a diverse group of high school, college, and medical students into her lab to gain hands-on research experience in the study of tick-borne diseases.


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CDM Designated as NYS CTLE Sponsor for Educator Training


The Center for Disaster Medicine (CDM) has been approved as a Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Sponsor by the New York State Education Department. This five-year approval enables CDM to accredit programs offered through the School Preparedness Program for CTLE hours. As a result, educators and school leaders can now receive official credit toward their continuing education and professional license renewal. The designation supports our ongoing efforts to enhance school preparedness through high-quality, accredited training and education. Approval is valid for five years and may be renewed thereafter.

Accelerated iBMS Program Paves the Way to Medicine


Ninety percent of students in the Accelerated Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (Accelerated iBMS) master’s program who completed the didactic portion of the program this spring have matriculated into medical school. Meet the Accelerated iBMS graduates who entered the SOM this fall.


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NYMC Alpha Omega Alpha Chapter Receives Grant to Combat Food Insecurity


The NYMC Iota Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha has been awarded a three-year AOA Medical Student Service Leadership Project Grant to support the development of a program to combat food insecurity. 


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NYMC Club Fair 2025 Ignites Campus with Community Spirit


The NYMC Club Fair 2025 brought campus to life with energy, excitement, and community spirit on August 28. Filling the cafeteria, BSB and MEC lobbies, and The Norman E. Alexander Family M Foundation Medical Education Center Plaza, the event drew hundreds of students eager to connect with more than 100 clubs and organizations.


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TCDM Educates on Oral Health Care at Tarrytown Back to School Bash

 

TCDM dental students were in full form to meet with a large turnout of the Tarrytown community at the Tarrytown Back to School Bash on August 25, to kick of the new school year. TCDM students gave their time, passion, and care to make an impact on all the visitors —parents and kids alike—to enrich their understanding of the importance of dental care at any age. Kids were given Touro Dental Health goodie bags with valuable and fun oral health care information.

IN THE COMMUNITY

NYMC Students Create No-Sew Blankets for Ronald McDonald House


NYMC students partnered with RISE New York and Volunteer New York to create no-sew blankets for children staying at the Ronald McDonald House. RISE connects individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to local nonprofits, helping them build skills through meaningful volunteer work. The event was organized by the NYMC Student Advocacy Network for Disability and Inclusion in collaboration with the Westchester Institute for Human Development Club.

HIGHLIGHTS

SOM Seeks MMI Interviewers

 

The SOM Office of Admissions is seeking interviewers for the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) 2025-26 interview season. The interview cycle runs from September through March and interviews are conducted on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday starting at noon. Please contact Jamie Zelig at Jamie_zelig@nymc.edu for more information about the process.

Hyundai Hope on Wheels Handprint Ceremony


Thursday, September 11, 2025 • 2:00 p.m.

Medical Education Center


Join us for the presentation of the Hyundai Hope Scholar Grant to Jeremy Rosenblum, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, for his project, "Combinational Next Generation CAR NK Immunotherapy in Osteosarcoma." The signature event features children impacted by cancer placing their painted handprints on a Hyundai vehicle, symbolizing their fight against the disease and hope for a cure.

College History Celebration and Exhibit Dedication


Friday, September 12, 2025 • 1:00 p.m.

Phillip Capozzi, M.D. Library Rear Reading Room


Join the Phillip Capozzi, M.D. Library in celebrating the 165th Anniversary of New York Medical College, the 150th Anniversary of NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, and the ongoing support of Jay Tartell, M.D. 1982 for the preservation of College history, with the dedication of "The Origins of Metropolitan Hospital: NYMC Hospital Affiliate Since 1875," a permanent exhibit donated by Jay Tartell, M.D. 1982 and Deborah Tartell in memory of Paul Tartell, M.D. 1952.

Founder's Dinner


Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • 6:00 p.m.

VIP Country Club 

600 Davenport Avenue

New Rochelle, NY, 10805


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.

EVENTS ON THE NYMC CALENDAR

DATE 

TIME

EVENT

Tuesday, September 9

10:00 a.m.

Center for Disaster Medicine American Heart Association HeartCode® BLS


1:00 p.m.

Center for Disaster Medicine American Red Cross Basic Life Support - BLTM


4:30 p.m.

SHSP All Faculty Meeting


6:00 p.m.

Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness Student Zumba

Wednesday, September 10

8:00 a.m.

Center for Disaster Medicine Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)


8:00 a.m.

Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds


12:00 p.m.

Division of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds


1:30 p.m.

Department of Neurology Grand Rounds

Thursday, September 11

2:00 p.m.

Hyundai Hope on Wheels


5:30 p.m.

Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness Student Yoga and Meditation

Friday, September 12

1:00 p.m.

3rd Biennial Ph.D. Lab Coat Ceremony


1:00 p.m.

College History Celebration and Exhibit Dedication


2:00 p.m.

Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library PubMed Search Class

Visit nymc.edu/calendar to view all events.

IN THE NEWS

Leadership News

How to Protect Your Kids from Respiratory Illnesses, According to Pediatricians

Parents - 8/29/25

Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the SHSP and vice president for government affairs


Faculty News

‘Stay strong’: Construction crews surprise hospital patients with hopeful messages

Pix11 - 8/22/25

Erika Berman Rosenzweig, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics and professor of medicine


A new test that could change Lyme disease testing

Medical Laboratory Observer - 8/21/25

Gary P. Wormser, M.D., professor of medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology, and of pharmacology


The Chronic Line On…Natural Remedies

HealthCentral - 8/27/25

Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology


The 10 Best Pregnancy Skincare Products Recommended by Dermatologists

Forbes - 8/28/25

Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology

 

First Robotic Heart Surgery Performed at This NY Hospital: Here's How They Did It

Daily Voice - 8/29/25

Makoto Hibino, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of surgery

David Spielvogel, M.D., professor of surgery


Ancient Bones Tell Tales

The Pathologist - 8/26/25

Dariusz Borys, M.D., professor of pathology and orthopaedic surgery


Doctor Friend Group Endures Through Medical School, Divorce, COVID-19, and Career Milestones

Medscape - 9/3/25

Srihari S. Naidu, M.D., professor of medicine 


CDC staffing cuts put future of sickle cell data program — and patients — in jeopardy

WUSF - 9/4/25

Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology, and cell biology and anatomy, and vice chair of the Department of Pediatrics

59 healthcare leaders share their biggest wins in value-driven care

Becker’s Hospital Review - 8/25/25

David Lubarsky, M.D., M.B.A., distinguished visiting professor of public health

 

13 Weird Ways Your Body Tells You That You Need More Sleep

Parade - 8/25/25

Morgan Soffler, M.D., assistant professor of medicine


New Single-Tier Lyme Disease Test Shows Over 90 Percent Sensitivity in Early Diagnosis

Today’s Clinical Lab - 8/21/25

Gary P. Wormser, M.D., professor of medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology, and of pharmacology


ACC Recommends Vaccination Against Respiratory Illness in Cardiovascular Disease

Medscape - 8/28/25

Srihari S. Naidu, M.D., professor of medicine 


The 9 Best Foods for All-Day Energy, Backed by Nutrition Experts

Martha Stewart - 8/26/25

Giana DiMaria, M.S., R.D., instructor of medicine


What Does Endometriosis Feel Like?

HealthCentral - 9/2/25

Julia Keltz, M.D., associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology


What Is an Egg-White Face Mask, and Can It Boost Skin Health?

Everyday Health - 9/2/25

Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology 

Student News

Why Medicine? Five Med Students Share Their Stories

Medscape - 9/3/25

Jacob Fliegelman, SOM Class of 2026


Obituary

Robert Jay Lifton, Psychiatrist Drawn to Humanity’s Horrors, Dies at 99

New York Times - 9/3/25

Robert J. Lifton, M.D. ’48

Dr. Lifton was awarded the Alumni Medal of Honor in 1970 and was a speaker at NYMC’s Yom Hashoah observances in 2016 and 2022


Affiliate News

Measles case confirmed in Rockland County. What we know so far.

News 12 Westchester - 8/26/25

Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, Westchester Medical Center


Alumni News

The Path to Connection

Westfair Business Journal - 9/2/25

Jessica Baliski, M.S. ’09, CCC-SLP


TCDM News

Touro College of Dental Medicine in Albuquerque open and seeing patients

KRQE - 8/28/25

Joseph Parkinson, D.D.S., MPA, FAGD, TCDM executive assistant dean

Takhmina Amiridinova, TCDM Class of 2027

76 dental leadership moves so far in 2025

Becker’s Dental and DSO Review - 8/25/25

Joseph Parkinson, D.D.S., MPA, FAGD, TCDM executive assistant dean


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