This month Governor Hochul announced the fifth round of grant applications from NYFIRST, an AMSNY-founded program that strengthens the research capabilities of medical schools in New York State by investing in the recruitment and retention of exceptional researchers. To date, the program has resulted in more than $86 million in additional funding to the state… Read More

The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) is proud to introduce the 33 recipients of the 2023-2024 AMSNY Diversity in Medicine Scholarship. Thanks to a $1 million investment from the New York State Legislature, more students than ever before are receiving much-needed scholarship support. Designed to increase the diversity of the New York State… Read More

$4.64M Investment Will Further Efforts to Close Physician Diversity Gap and Reduce Health Care Disparities Jonathan Teyan, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Associated Medical Schools of New York, which represents all 17 medical schools in the state, issued the following statement in response to the New York State FY24 Budget: “Governor Hochul and… Read More

Your Turn Harry Bronson and Jeremy Cooney Guest columnists New York-based medical schools are up against schools in states like Massachusetts, California, and Texas, that invest billions to recruit away the most talented researchers. With the state budget still under negotiation, we often talk about spending and return on investment. Surprisingly, many programs the state… Read More

      Scholarship program aims to diversify health care work force By Aditi Lamba Albany/Capital Region PUBLISHED 6:42 PM ET Mar. 02, 2023   The pandemic showcased the sacrifices made by front-line health care workers who worked tirelessly to keep New Yorkers healthy. But it also revealed a severe shortage of professionals in hospitals and clinics,… Read More

Jo Wiederhorn spoke with WFUV Community Dialogues host Jay Joyce about the Associated Medical Schools of New York’s efforts to diversify the state’s physician workforce and a historic increase in funding from NYS that led to the creation of five new programs. The interview can be heard during the last 4 mins of the What’s… Read More

$3.644M Proposed Investment Ensures NY Will Do More to Close the Physician Diversity Gap and Improve Patient Health Outcomes   Jonathan Teyan, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Associated Medical Schools of New York, which represents all 17 medical schools in the state, issued the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s proposed FY24… Read More

Medical schools across New York are pushing for a $25 million investment from the state budget in growing the Empire State’s medical academic research capacity. Associated Medical Schools of New York President & CEO Jonathan Teyan explains the potential economic development benefit from this commitment. Listen to the interview here:  https://capitolpressroom.org/2023/02/09/new-yorks-medical-school-urge-state-investment-in-research/.

– The organization, representing the 17 medical schools across the state, thanks Jo Wiederhorn for 20 years of leadership  –  (New York, NY) – The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) announces that Jonathan Teyan has assumed the role of President & CEO as of January 1, 2023. AMSNY represents the 17 public and… Read More