Highlights Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine: New York State Funding Renewed to Further Diversify Physician Workforce New York State has renewed funding to support scholarships and other aid to underrepresented students in the Master of Science program at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine for the 2024-2025 academic year. Begun last year, the aid helps offset… Read More
Highlights University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry to Lead $27 Million Heart Failure Medication Study University of Rochester Medical Center scientists received $27 million to lead a large national study expected to change heart failure care for millions. This is the second $27 million award for the cardiac research team in just four… Read More
Highlights Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons: Roy and Diana Vagelos Make Historic Gift to Biomedical Science Research and Education Columbia University announced a new $400 million gift from Roy and Diana Vagelos, which will secure Columbia’s leadership in biomedical science research and education and produce a vast array of compelling opportunities for… Read More
Dr. James McDonald talks to medical students (Justin Velazquez, Spectrum News 1) By Justin Velazquez Syracuse PUBLISHED 7:22 PM ET Aug. 30, 2024 State officials are addressing a lack of diversity when it comes to physicians. According to the Association of American Medical College’s 2022 report, nearly 64% of practicing physicians were white, about 20%… Read More
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians. “Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare… Read More
Total State Investment of $4.89 Million in Diversity Programs Includes Funding to Three Programs at Upstate Programs and Scholarships Managed by Associated Medical Schools of New York ALBANY, N.Y. (August 30, 2024) – The New York State Department of Health today announced $432,000 for three Diversity in Medicine programs at Norton College of Medicine at… Read More
Highlights New York Medical College Study Highlights Racial Inequities in Foster Care Placement Following Non-Accidental Trauma Non-accidental trauma (NAT) is a leading cause of traumatic death and disability in children, with many of these victims later placed in foster care. A new study conducted by New York Medical College faculty and students found that neighborhood… Read More
Highlights Albert Einstein College of Medicine Hosts NYS Health Commissioner McDonald for Announcement of $5 Million for Diversity Programs On July 17, Albert Einstein College of Medicine hosted New York State Department of Health Commissioner James McDonald, M.D., as he announced $4.89 million in funding for the Diversity in Medicine programs managed by Associated Medical Schools… Read More
By Morgan Pierce Morgan Pierce is a student at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse through the Public Health Scholars program supported by the Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY), consortium of the medical schools in New York state. Pierce’s goal is to open a medical practice in a rural place like her hometown of West Davenport,… Read More
Highlights NYU Grossman School of Medicine and SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Researchers Ask: How Do Our Memories Last a Lifetime? New Study Offers a Biological Explanation Whether it’s a first-time visit to a zoo or when we learned to ride a bicycle, we have memories from our childhoods kept well into adult years. But… Read More
