Highlights Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons: Ultrasound Device May Offer New Treatment Option for Hypertension A device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys may be able to help some people get their blood pressure under control. A study led by researchers at Columbia University and Université de… Read More
Highlights AMSNY President Emeritus Jo Wiederhorn Recognized by SUNY Downstate In commemoration of National Women’s History Month, SUNY Downstate’s Office of Diversity Education and Research hosted a lecture and award ceremony in memory of Dale Blackstock, MD on March 10th. AMSNY President Emeritus Jo Wiederhorn was recognized with the annual Dr. Dale Blackstock Award for her longstanding commitment… Read More
Highlights AMSNY Talks With WNYC’s The Capitol Pressroom About the Need to Increase NY State Investment in Research 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. Our President & CEO Jonathan Teyan discussed the potential economic development benefit from… Read More
Highlights Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: Medical Students Develop Curriculum to Shine a Light on the Injustices of Racial Segregation in Health Care Medical students at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are challenging a traditional model of medical education they say omits a critical ingredient: preparing… Read More
Highlights Symposium Deadline Today, January 31, 2023 There’s still time to apply for the Science Forward: Towards Inclusive Excellence in Academia, a two-day symposium to increase diversity, expand inclusion and uphold equity in basic science research at New York State’s academic research institutions. The Science Forward symposium will be held at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on March… Read More
Highlights Dr. Gladys Ayala Becomes Dean of NYU Long Island School of Medicine Gladys M. Ayala, MD, who has served as vice dean and professor of medicine at NYU Long Island School of Medicine, recently became the school’s new dean and chief academic officer. Dr. Ayala’s appointment follows the retirement of the school’s… Read More
Highlights Science Forward Symposium Applications Now Open The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) presents Science Forward: Towards Inclusive Excellence in Academia, a two-day symposium to increase diversity, expand inclusion and uphold equity in basic science research at New York State’s academic research institutions. Applications for AMSNY sponsorship to attend the Science Forward… Read More
Highlights Nationwide Surveys Conducted by New York Medical College Reveal Virtual Residency Interview Format Offers Both Benefits and Challenges Residency recruitment was one of many areas disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with traditional in-person interviews forced to change to a virtual format. In a nationwide study of fourth-year medical students, recently published in Family… Read More
Highlights Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University: New Funding Ensures Years of Healthcare Services to WTC Responders The Stony Brook World Trade Center Health and Wellness Program has received new federal funding to expand and build upon its multiple healthcare services for WTC responders. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health… Read More
Highlights AMSNY Scholarship Program Aims to Diversify the Physician Workforce AMSNY’s President & CEO Jo Wiederhorn and SUNY Downstate spoke with PIX 11 about the scholarship program for those who aspire to enter the medical industry. The initiative is geared toward helping students from backgrounds who are underrepresented in medicine. Learn more. Diversity in Medicine… Read More
