Volume 7, Number 3, March 2020

Message from the President Re: COVID-19 As is true of all of our lives and our institutions, NYCPM has been affected by and is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. First and foremost, our responses are guided by our concern with the health and well-being of our students, patients, faculty and staff, as well as by our focus on the ongoing successful education of all of our students. In that regard, all student education continues online; testing is online. Our library, a great student resource, functions online as well. NYCPM faculty and students still care for patients through a limited FCNY schedule, and via limited hospital rotations. We urge you to visit the homepage of our website, www.nycpm.edu, to read the latest updates of the College’s responses. Please stay safe and stay well.

Louis L. Levine

Get to Know ... NYCPM Staff - Doreen D’Amico, BS, MS, MS Registrar As NYCPM’s Registrar, Doreen D’Amico is the official authorized keeper of the College’s student records, upholding all related laws and regulations, specifically FERPA, The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.   Ms. D’Amico and her staff maintain good relationships with the entire college community including faculty, staff, students, families, and alumni. She is also the PDSO for the Department of Homeland Security: securing ... Read more

2020’s Outstanding Match Performance Acknowledged The NYCPM Class of 2020 had a remarkable showing in the national residency match; all but one student matched on day one (one other student was withdrawn). By the end of MP II, all eligible students were matched. According to Michael J. Trepal, DPM, FACFAS, VP of Academic Affairs and Dean, he “is certain that every eligible student will have a program.” The March 20 ceremony during which students learn with which program they have matched was cancelled due to coronavirus requirements for social distancing, but Dr. Trepal expressed the hope that the class will celebrate in the near future.

ASFP Establishes Memorial Scholarship to Honor NYCPM’s Dr. Bryan Kagan  The American Society of Forensic Podiatry’s (ASFP) Board of Directors has created the  Bryan Kagan, DPM (‘80) Memorial Scholarship Fund. Dr. Kagan passed away in January. He served on the board of ASFP, performed research, published, and also taught forensic podiatry at NYCPM. The memorial fund will serve as a lasting tribute to Kagan’s spirit and dedication to helping young podiatrists. The fund will give qualified students financial support to attend forensic conferences. Source: PM News

Student News

Lots of Work Inside Krakow Hospitals, and Lots of Beauty Outside By Rahim Lakhani (2020) In January of 2020, I was fortunate to participate in the two-week exchange program in Krakow, Poland through Jagiellonian University. I was excited to learn about a different health care system, observe various podiatric and orthopedic surgeries, and interact with healthcare professionals in a different setting. During my first week in Krakow, I spent the majority of my time shadowing Dr. Henryk Liszka (above) a renowned foot ... Read more and view photos

A Gala Foot Ball for 2020! Another glittery Foot Ball made February 29 even more special. Held at The Edison Ballroom, the event fulfilled the promise of gala Foot Balls past. The Foot Ball was coordinated by Joann Li (2021) , who is also Treasurer, Student Association and Student Ambassador for the Class of 2021. Within the conviviality of the evening, students found time to honor the faculty who stood out to them this year:      1st-year professor of the year: Dr. Kathleen DiCaprio 2nd year professor of the year: Dr. Gus Constantouris Medicine Attending of the year: Dr. Sam Adegboyega Pediatrics/Ortho Attending of the year: Dr. Barbara Resseque Surgery Attending of the year: Dr. Susan Rice Congratulations to all of the winners! ..... View photos

Multicultural Cook-Off Celebrates Many Cultures The Student National Podiatric Medical Association’s third annual Multicultural Cook-Off on March 3 was a true celebration of the many cultures that comprise the NYCPM community. Jamaican, Indian, Jewish, Dominican, Lebanese, Pakistani, American and Ecuadoran dishes were among the lunchtime offerings. The size of the crowd indicated the cook-off’s popularity. Among the eaters were the judges who ultimately chose the ... Read more The many food presenters included, above, left to right: Jennifer Alegun (2022); Eunice Ramsey-Parker, DPM, Clinic Administrator; Kwame Doh (2020); Joseph Stephan (2022).

New Student Gym Will Give Shiny Welcome Thanks to the student gym committee and our crack building maintenance team, a shiny, newly renovated student gym was unveiled on March 5. With all new equipment and a separate ping-pong room, the new rooms will provide needed relief and exercise for generations of students to come. Members of the student gym committee, above, beam with pride. From left to right: Junaid Akbar (2022); William Stallings; Shanay Fischer; Kim Abrams; Paul Jicman; Behruj Shikdan (all 2023). Alex Sanchez, Director of Facility Management, smiles from the rear.

Keeping Us Clean! The College has hired extra housekeeping staff from Up & Down Cleaning Services to disinfect the buildings.  Thank you!

Alumnus Elected to the Medical Board of Phelps Hospital According to PM News , Frank Lattarulo, DPM (’83) was elected by his colleagues in the department of surgery to represent them on the Medical Board of Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health (in Sleepy Hollow, NY). Dr. Lattarulo completed his residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx.