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, 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.

NYMC’s SHSP has undergone numerous renovations this summer, curating an environment that supports students, faculty and staff. The Department of Public Health is moving back into the building after spending the past 10 years at Skyline Drive. The Division of SLP is heading over to the Vosburgh Pavilion, joining its clinic, which will create an SLP hub. SLP is also being granted a new space where students can prepare for clinical work. Vikas Grover, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, chief, division of SLP, Professors Stephanie Blanco, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, ATP, and Monica McHenry, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, will each have their own lab space as well. One aspect of this renovation that is sure to excite students is the development of the Drs. Esther and Ben Chouake Student Commons on the ground floor. This area, formerly home to the Chouake physical therapy lab, will house a grab-and-go food and drink area, and provide a space for students to study or unwind outside of class. Victor Santamaria, M.Sc., Ph.D., PT, will direct the biomechanics lab for physical therapy and there will be seven new rooms in the building designated as flex-spaces for students.

Stefanie Blanco, SLP.D., M.S. '10, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, ATP, has been named the director of Clinical Education for the SHSP Division of SLP. Read the full story on Dr. Blanco.

On July 10, students from the NYMC D.P.T. Class of 2024 participated in the first annual mock interview day for their Professional Practice II course. Read the full story on the Mock Interview Day.

First-year students from the Division of SLP participated in a friendly game of cricket alongside SLP faculty members as part of orientation. Led by Vikas Grover, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, chief of the division of SLP, the event provided an opportunity for bonding and offered insight into the foundational skills that these future SLPs can expect to use in the field. View the video.

The evening of September 19 was occasion to formally announce the planned renovations at the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center (CSSC) and show appreciation to the generous donors who are making it possible. Read the full article on the CSSC and view the photo gallery.

Torrential thunderstorms couldn’t dampen the spirit at the NYMC golf outing and reception. While play was suspended for a time due to the weather, 85 golfers hit the links and tested their skills in putting and closest to the pin contests. An evening reception honored Steven Lansman, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Surgery at NYMC, and Rubén A. Medina, M.B.A., M.P.H., founder of RC Solutions, Inc. and member of the NYMC Board of Advisors. The third annual golf outing raised $158,000 and was chaired by Martin Katzenstein, M.D. '78, assistant dean for clinical affiliations, associate professor of pediatrics and chair of the Board of Advisors, and was sponsored by the Board of Advisors. “It was wonderful to see the NYMC community come out for the golf tournament and support student scholarships. We are most grateful for all of the sponsors and supporters,” said Bess J. Chazhur, M.S., chief development officer and executive director of alumni relations. View the golf outing photo gallery.

NYMC and TU presented, “Ninety Minutes: The Medical Magazine of the Web,” where faculty experts discussed the risk of concussions for children playing football, gave an update on the COVID-19 vaccine and treatment for rotator cuff injuries. The event was hosted by Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer of NYMC, was followed by a Q&A session moderated by Alan Kadish, M.D., president of NYMC and TU. View the medical magazine webinar.

Sambit Mohapatra, Ph.D., M.S., PT, has been named chair of the newly designed Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at NYMC SHSP. Read the full story on Dr. Mohapatra.

Katherine Paulino-Gomez, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a new faculty member at NYMC who is leading the foundations of speech, language and cognition course for first-year SLP students. Read the full story on Katherine Paulino-Gomez.

Allison Asher, M.P.H., M.B.A., Dr.P.H. candidate, is currently president of the organization and plans to use her extensive co-curricular experience, stretching from her undergraduate years to NYMC, to bring StuHe to new heights. Read the full story on Asher and StuHe.

Nkem Chukwueme, M.D., M.P.H., Dr.P.H. ’23, a self-proclaimed lifelong teacher, will embark on a new journey this fall, joining the NYMC Department of Public Health as an adjunct professor. Read the full story on Dr. Chukwueme.

Judith Watson, M.P.H. ’07, RN, was reminded of why she pursued a career in health care when she treated a gunshot victim who scurried into Westchester Community Health Center seeking help. Read the full story on Watson and her award.

Chandra Pauline Daniel, Ph.D., Dr.P.H. ’23, is a recent fellow at The New York Academy of Medicine. Read the full story on Dr. Daniel.

Bryan Kist, M.S. ’01, D.P.T., PT, OCS, FAAOMPT, reconnected with his graduating class and organized a 20-year reunion. Read the full story on Kist.

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