Nassau University Medical Center Receives Approval for Four New Educational Programs

NuHealth System/NUMC has been granted accreditation by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to start new residency programs in Emergency Medicine and in Orthopedics, as well as fellowship programs in Cardiology and Pulmonary Critical Care at Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC), in East Meadow, NY. Approval by the AOA was received following comprehensive reviews of all four programs' applications and inspections for two of the programs.

Lynn Mark, D.O., Director of Accreditation at NYCOMEC, complimented NUMC's staff on their efforts in preparing for the review. "Preparing four applications and undergoing two inspections within a short amount of time is a challenge; however, NUMC's staff was well-prepared," said Dr. Mark, who helps NYCOMEC's member institutions navigate the accreditation process. NUMC's Emergency Medicine program is approved for 16 postdoctoral residency positions and will be directed by Dean Olsen, D.O.; its Orthopedic Surgery program is approved for 9 postdoctoral residency positions and will be directed by Charles Ruotolo, M.D. Fellowship programs include Pulmonary-Critical Care, with 5 fellowship positions approved and directed by Artur Alaverdian, M.D. and Cardiology , with 6 fellowship positions approved and directed by Roman Zeltser, M.D. "This is great news for the staff and for the patients of Nassau University Medical Center, demonstrating our commitment to clinical education and research and allowing us to further our clinical and teaching goals," stated Victor F. Politi, M.D., FACP, FACEP, President/CEO of the NuHealth System/NUMC. Acting Medical Director, Victor J. Scarmato, M.D., MBA, FACR, added: "These programs will complement our existing and very successful residency and fellowship programs, enhancing patient care and medical education". NUMC has been a member of the NYCOMEC collaborative since 1997, beginning with one internship training program. Today, it provides graduate medical education training in ten clinical specialties, educating over 127 interns, residents and fellows each year.  

NYCOMEC Education Committee Meeting

The Education Committee met on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine's Rockefeller Auditorium. A general discussion on transitioning to the ACGME single accreditation system ensued. It was noted that the Review Committees for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine announced that AOA Osteopathic Certification meets board certification requirements for program directors of osteopathic programs in seeking ACGME accreditation. Also discussed was the ACGME's focus on scholarly activity within graduate medical education training. David Yens, Ph.D., Director of Research at NYCOMEC, stated that he is available to visit NYCOMEC member institutions to discuss research methods and opportunities within their programs. To arrange for a visit, contact Dr. Yens at dyens@nyit.edu. Dr. Yens is also coordinating the NYCOMEC 2015 Poster Competition, which will take place Friday, June 12, 2015, at NYIT Old Westbury Campus, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The Poster Competition was instituted by NYCOMEC in 2001 and celebrates the breadth and quality of research conducted among Consortium members. Interns, residents and fellows from all NYCOMEC member institutions are invited to participate. The deadline to submit the abstract applications is May 1, 2015.  Please e-mail Randi Fox or click here for more information.

Faculty Development Programs

 How to Navigate the ACGME Application Process Faculty Development Program 

Two interesting and timely faculty development programs were held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, following the Education Committee meeting. Mr. Robert Yost, MS, Academic Dean and Designated Institutional Official at Nassau University Medical Center, and NYCOMEC Board of Directors' Secretary, gave a presentation on navigating the ACGME application process. His program gave an in-depth review of ACGME requirements and the essential steps to take in preparing for the transition. Please click  here  to access the PDF presentation or e-mail Randi Fox to receive the recording of the development program.

Mr. Yost presenting on how to navigate the ACGME application process.

 

The second Faculty Development program was presented by Christopher Williams, Osteopathic Program Relations Specialist for the Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington, DC and DK Sujlana, Director, ERAS Programs Relations. The presenters described the new web-based software entitled Program Director's Workstation (PDWS) and demonstrated the program's capabilities and effectiveness. Please click here to access the PDF presentation or e-mail Randi Fox to receive the recording of the development program. 

DK Sujla na, Director, Association of American Medical Colleges, presenting.

NYCOMEC on the Road

On Friday, March 6th, 2015, Stephanie LaBarbera, NYCOMEC Manager of Trainee Services, attended the Rocky Vista University's 5th Annual Hospital Day. The event took place at the College of Osteopathic Medicine.  

Stephanie LaBarbera presenting NYCOMEC postdoctoral programs to several students.

Second and third year medical students were invited to speak with a number of different hospitals and OPTIs from across the country. Rocky Vista students were very interested in learning more about NYCOMEC institutions and residency programs. Students were impressed by the scope of programs offered within the NYCOMEC consortium.

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New Leadership Board Chosen at TouroCOM - Middletown Campus

On February 19, 2015, Kenneth Steier, D.O., MBA, MPH, Founding Dean of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown, announced the creation of TouroCOM's Advisory, Advancement and Advocacy (AAA) Board. The AAA Board was created to assure that the medical school receives significant community input as it develops programs to serve the interests and needs of the Mid-Hudson Valley Region, New York State and the Nation. The members on the AAA Board are: Gerald Berkowitz, Esq., Partner in the law firm of Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP, Jerry Cammarata, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer of TouroCOM - Middletown, Tony Danza, Danza/Leser Group, Developer of the Horton Complex, Philip Dropkin, Esq., March S. Gallager, Esq., Chief Strategy Officer, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress; Ronald Israelski, M.D., Director of Academic Affairs, Orange Regional Medical Center, Scott M. Lask, President of the Wedbush Financial Services, Eric Levine, DSW, Vice President of Institutional Advancement  Touro College and University System, Jonathan Schiller, Chief Operating Officer , Orange Regional Medical Center, and Kenneth Steier, D.O., MBA, MPH, Founding Dean, TouroCOM - Middletown and Board Chair.