November 29, 2021 OP-ED Gov. Hochul should re-establish state’s defunded stem cell science program BY JO WIEDERHORN The pandemic has clearly demonstrated the critical role science and scientists play in solving health threats. Across New York, our scientists quickly redirected existing lines of research to understand SARS-CoV-2, and they partnered with the private sector to launch vaccine… Read More
OPINION/LETTERS Address health disparities with doctor diversity The recent research from the Commonwealth Fund shows we must address the dramatic health care disparities faced by Black and Latino New Yorkers [“Disparities in health care,” News, Nov. 18]. One tool we have is increasing diversity among our doctors, as outcomes are improved when patients receive care… Read More
Highlights Crain’s New York Business: State Med Schools Report Record-High Diversity More than 21% of first-year students last year at medical schools across the state were from underrepresented backgrounds, the first time the rate exceeded 20% since it has been tracked. Crain’s New York Business reported on the development, citing the Associated Medical Schools… Read More
Cailey Gleeson (Twitter) – Monday, November 1st, 2021 The number of New York-based first year medical students from underrepresented backgrounds increased to 21.1 percent, the first time the percentage has surpassed 20 percent, according to an annual report from Associated Medical Schools of New York. The data accounted for the 11,193 students enrolled in New… Read More
November 1, 2021 This week’s BronxTalk features a discussion on Bronx health, COVID infections, vaccination rates, and the importance of training doctors of color to increase patient comfort with expert medical advice. The guests are Dr. Olusimbo Ige, MD, PH, Assistant Commissioner for the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building NYC DOHMH; Cyrille Njikeng, Managing… Read More
October 29, 2021 11:31 AM MAYA KAUFMAN Unsplash More than 21% of first-year students last year at medical schools in the state were from diverse backgrounds, according to a new report by the Associated Medical Schools of New York. The consortium, a nonprofit that represents the state’s 17 public and private… Read More
Highlights SUNY Upstate Medical University Conducts New Clinical Trial Testing Seasonal Flu Vaccine Upstate Medical University is seeking volunteers for a clinical trial involving a new flu vaccine similar to the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, which could be more effective in combatting seasonal flu. Upstate is working with Pfizer to study a new mRNA-based… Read More
Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino Students, Including those who Identify as Multi-ethnic/racial, Account for 9.7% and 10.5% of First Year Students (New York, NY) – The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY), a nonprofit organization that represents the 17 medical schools in New York State, has released its Medical School Enrollment Report for 2020-2021 and the… Read More
Students from Underrepresented Backgrounds Awarded Scholarships, Commit to Working in Underserved Areas (New York)—The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) is proud to introduce the 21 recipients of the 2021-2022 AMSNY Diversity in Medicine Scholarship. Designed to increase diversity among New York State’s physician workforce, the scholarship is available to medical students from backgrounds… Read More
Highlights Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell: The Road to Medical School Begins Long Before the Application Process – Zucker School of Medicine’s Admissions Director Offers Sound Advice for Improving Your Chances of Being Accepted You’ve decided to become a doctor, so what’s the next step in your journey? The process of gaining… Read More
