Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Students Build Life-Improving Devices for Kids With Disabilities

Cooking is one of Faith Slump’s favorite pastimes, but it’s been a challenge for the 10-year-old. Faith was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, and to use the stove, get items from the fridge, or pull mixing bowls out of the cabinets, she needs to move her heavy chair around the kitchen. Learn more.

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Harlem Wins Funding for Partial Scholarships For Minority Students in an Effort to Remove Barriers for Underrepresented Minorities Pursuing Medicine

Until last summer, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine student Giovanni Pacheco was working as a phlebotomist at a community health center in East Harlem, aspiring to become a physician. His motivation to pursue medicine came from caring for his grandmother, whom he brought to the U.S. from Puerto Rico for medical care for Alzheimer’s. Learn more.

Medical Education

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: Reflections From an Ethics Fellowship at Auschwitz

For many pursuing a path in medicine, a fellowship is an opportunity to learn and hone specialized skills in their chosen subspecialty. But medical education encompasses so much more than just medical skills and knowledge—compassion and ethics are just as important for a physician during medical training. Learn more.

Student & Alumni News

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine Military Matches March Toward Their Future

Ten future physicians from the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (NYITCOM) Class of 2024 have matched into U.S. military residencies. Upon completing medical school, physicians must complete a residency training program, obtain a medical license to practice in the United States, and become board-certified in a specialty. Learn more.

New York Medical College: James Williams’ Journey From the NFL to NYMC

Of the 460,000 National Collegiate Athletic Association student-athletes in the United States, fewer than two percent will go on to be professional athletes. The average medical school acceptance rate in the U.S. is five percent. These odds do not faze James Williams, who spent two years in the National Football League as an offensive lineman before being accepted into New York Medical College’s School of Medicine. Learn more.

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine: Meet Alumni Karen Florio

Karen Florio, M.P.H. (D.O.’07), was already deeply entrenched in the study of high-risk pregnancies when the work suddenly hit very close to home. “In the second year of my fellowship, I got pregnant and developed preeclampsia,” she says. Learn more.

University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry Trainee Spotlight: Antoinette Jones, MD, Third Year Fellow

When it came time for Antoinette Jones, MD, to choose a location for her fellowship, she wanted to select an institution that would prepare her for “anything and everything” in the field of Neonatology. In the process, Jones—who was completing her residency at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania—had several discussions with Jeff Meyers, MD, associate chief quality officer at GCH and associate professor in the Division of Neonatology; she was drawn in by the opportunities for clinical and translational research. Learn more.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Daniel José Correa, M.D., M.Sc., Named Associate Dean for Diversity Enhancement

Daniel José Correa, M.D., M.Sc., FAAN, has been named associate dean for diversity enhancement at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Correa is currently assistant professor in the Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology at Einstein and assistant chief of neurology at Montefiore Moses Campus, with expertise in epilepsy. In his new role, he will report to Lynne Holden, M.D., senior associate dean for diversity and inclusion at Einstein. Learn more.

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo Mourns Passing of Two Longstanding Faculty Members

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB is mourning the passing last month of two beloved and esteemed faculty members: M. Laura Feltri, MD, SUNY Distinguished Professor of biochemistry and neurology in the Jacobs School and director of UB’s Institute for Myelin and Glia Exploration and Frederick Sachs, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics.

Events

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell: Medical Students Across the Northeast Convene With Top Scientists at Zucker School of Medicine’s Inaugural Neuroscience Research Symposium

The next generation of physicians and scientists from medical schools across the Northeast region shared their student research with top neurosurgeons and neuroscientists at the inaugural Northeast Medical Student Neuroscience Research Symposium held on Wednesday, December 6, at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Manhasset. The conference was organized by the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell’s student chapter of the American Association for Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and included leading researchers in the field of neural science. Learn more.

New York Medical College: 2023 Forum Highlights Medical Student Research

Nearly 100 medical students showcased their research at the 28th Annual Medical Student Research Forum at New York Medical College. Through poster and oral presentations, the student research covered a wide range of topics in basic and clinical sciences, including screening and treatment of H. pylori to prevent gastric cancer in high-risk immigrant populations, the prevalence of hypertension in rheumatoid arthritis patients, brain-responsive neurostimulation in children, and autonomic dysfunction in autoimmune encephalitis. Learn more.

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Students Host Latino Medical Student Association Meeting

The Black and Latino Student Organization at VP&S, with the support of the Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, hosted the Latino Medical Student Association’s Fall House of Delegates for the first time in the national organization’s 50-year history. Nearly 100 medical students, including chapter representatives from 43 medical schools across the Northeast, attended the event. Learn more.

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell: Cutting-Edge Technologies Highlighted at Inaugural Medical Innovation Symposium

The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine successfully concluded its inaugural Medical Innovation Symposium, held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the medical school located on the Hofstra University campus. The symposium showcased groundbreaking technologies and medical advances implemented by physicians and researchers across various medical specialties to enhance patient care and outcomes. Learn more.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: Unsung Security Officers Participate in Resilience Educational Program: For Some, a First Introduction to Helpful Strategies

Hospital security officers are often our first human contact when we walk into a hospital. While they share the job description of “front-line worker,” along with doctors and nurses, they are both highly visible and yet “unsung” for all they do. As the pandemic swept through New York City hospitals in 2020, their jobs transformed overnight as they became enforcers of new COVID-19 rules. Learn more.

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo: Bills Team Doc Turns Spotlight of Damar Hamlin Injury Onto Increasing Bystander CPR/AED Training

For the fans, Damar Hamlin’s recovery from the cardiac arrest he suffered at the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals matchup last January was nothing short of miraculous. But Hamlin’s recovery was all the more stunning in light of what’s known about surviving sudden cardiac arrest. Learn more.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine Students Aim to Support for Abortion Access

When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, the Medical Students for Choice (MSFC) at Einstein leaped into action, working to support the patients, physicians, and medical trainees affected by the heart-breaking decision. They spearheaded the formation of MSFC NYC, a coalition of medical students across New York City who work collectively to advocate for abortion rights and access to care and education. Learn more.

Albany Medical College’s PA Program Welcomes New Class

The Center for Physician Assistant Studies at Albany Medical College welcomed its incoming class of 42 new students to campus. Physician assistants, or PAs, are clinicians with master’s degree-level training and they represent one of the fastest-growing professions in the U.S. Learn more.