Letters to the Editor Prioritize diversity among doctors June 30, 2020 01:19 PM Getty Images: Medical workers take in patients at a special coronavirus intake area at Maimonides Medical Center on April 07, 2020 in Brooklyn. To the editor: We were glad to see the editorial board’s statement that “It’s essential for NY to acknowledge bias… Read More
The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY)—the consortium of all 17 medical schools in the state—joins with many across the country in mourning Black lives lost to police violence, and we stand in solidarity with those expressing outrage and sorrow through protest. The problems of systemic racism in America are far reaching and extend… Read More
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New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. The battle against the virus has profoundly changed Americans’ way of life. For some, it means death. WBAI’s Celeste Katz Marston is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Dr. Rafael Hernandez shares his experience of going straight… Read More
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As the fight against the coronavirus continues, medical students have been stepping up to the front lines – heroes making their way from a virtual graduation straight into hospitals. News 12’s Sabrina Franza spoke with Mindy Baucicot, who graduated from Stony Brook University last week. “For every patient that leaves, being rolled out to be… Read More
Dr. Robert Amler, dean of biomedical sciences at New York Medical College, answers your questions about the novel coronavirus. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/a-med-school-dean-answers-your-coronavirus-questions/2331687/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 2, 2020 Media Contact: Erin Clarke, (347) 831-1096, Jaime Williams, (347) 361-7183 AMSNY Report: Black and Hispanic Students Face Multiple Barriers to Becoming Doctors Report from the Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) identifies key leaks in the pipeline for aspiring underrepresented doctors and offers recommendations to increase… Read More
Highlights New York State Releases New NYSTEM RFAs NYSTEM (New York Stem Cell Science), on behalf of the Empire State Stem Cell Board recently, announced the 2020 release of the Request for Applications (RFA). Approximately $50 million is available to support about 70 awards. Congratulations to scientists and advocates who have worked hard to raise… Read More
