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SHSP Inks Agreement with Catholic Health System of Long Island for Clinical Ethics Instruction
The Medical Ethics Program is expanding its impact with a newly signed agreement with the Catholic Health System of Long Island to provide clinical ethics instruction for the health system that operates six acute-care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home nursing service, hospice and a network of physician practices with nearly 17,400 employees. The training will be provided to members of the Ethics Committees of the Catholic Health facilities, to help them identify, analyze, facilitate and resolve, ethical conflicts in the context of their institution. Read the full article on SHSP agreement with Catholic Health.
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NYMC Marks World Field Epidemiology Day
September 7, 2021, marked the first year of World Field Epidemiology Day to highlight the importance of epidemiologists amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Elizabeth D. Drugge, Ph.D., M.P.H. '12, assistant professor of epidemiology and adjunct professor of pharmacology, became an epidemiologist long before the term became commonplace amongst the media and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, epidemiology is at the forefront of the national public health conversation. Read the full article on Dr. Drugge.
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NYMC Issues Updated Policy on the Development, Issuance and Maintenance of Policies
NYMC has issued an updated Policy on the Development, Issuance and Maintenance of Policies to provide a standardized process for the development, issuance and updates of all College policies. The revision assures consistency, compliance with law, communication with the College community and effective updating, as well as clarifies the workflow and responsibility for policy creation and review. A comprehensive review and update of all College policies will take place over the next several months and policies will be reviewed biannually thereafter.
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Quill and Scope is Online
The latest edition of Quill and Scope, Volume XIII: The Labrinth, is available online. The medical student journal was founded in 2008 to provide a platform for medical students to express their views on the contemporary issues in medicine and find balance in the life of a medical student. Diversity and breadth of scope are core values of the journal, as is integrity and professionalism. This year's edition represents all the twists, turns and challenges, presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and inspires to present a space for rest, reflection and creation. All forms of art and literature are considered for publication including commentaries, reviews, research abstracts, poetry, artwork and photography.
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The Health Sciences Library (HSL) Offers Abundant Resources to the NYMC Community
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Nicholas R. Ferreri, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology and course director for immunopharmacology and molecular pharmacology, received a four-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) totaling $1,640,000 for "Regulation of NKCC2 Isoforms and Blood Pressure by Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha."
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George W. Contreras, M.E.P., M.P.H., M.S., CEM, EMPT, assistant director of the Center for Disaster Medicine and assistant professor in the Institute of Public Health, was the invited keynote speaker for an online symposium on August 26, hosted by the University of Technology of Ecuador (UTE) based in Quito, Ecuador. His presentation, "The important role of emergency medical services and disaster medicine during natural disasters, public health emergencies and terrorist attacks," focused on how the New York area has dealt with various types of public health emergencies and natural disasters in recent decades.
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Fernando P. Bruno, M.D., M.P.H., adjunct associate professor of public health in the Division of Epidemiology, was awarded an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship (STPF). He will work with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with placement in the Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science (CTRIS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Bruno is among 284 highly trained scientists and engineers who will spend a year serving professionally in federal agencies and congressional offices as a Science and Technology Policy Fellow. The program aims to support evidence-based policymaking by leveraging the knowledge and analytical mindset of science and engineering experts, and foster leaders for a strong U.S. science and technology enterprise. Dr. Bruno will work on health and science policy to identify the best strategies for ensuring successful integration of evidence-based interventions within clinical and public health setting.
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The seasonal flu vaccine is now available at NYMC. The Family Health Center has the regular vaccine dose and the high dose for seniors. Faculty and staff can contact the Family Health Center at (914) 828-0435 to make an appointment, although walk-ins are welcome. Students can contact Health Services at (914) 594-4234 to schedule an appointment.
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From the Health Sciences Library: Online access to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is available through the Health Sciences Library. A two-year WSJ subscription was purchased with funding from the Sidney E. Frank Foundation with support from Joseph T. English, M.D., the Sidney E. Frank Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. You can access and create accounts via the links found on the library's databases page or send questions via Ask A Librarian.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. | Marina Del Rey, Throgs Neck, NY
The Founder's Dinner is our signature, annual fundraising event, where academic, health care, business and community leaders, come together to celebrate NYMC's proud history and promising future and to honor distinguished community leaders for their impactful and transformative achievements. Funds raised from the 2021 Founder's Dinner will contribute to our success in educating the next generation of physicians and health care providers, and conducting life-saving biomedical research.
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The NYMC Free Community Food Pantry, located outside of the Alumni House at 20 Sunshine Cottage Road, is stocked with non-perishable food items and other items donated by the NYMC community. |
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Yoga Class for Faculty and Staff
Mondays | 5:30 p.m. | Zoom
Meeting ID: 489 054 8060; Password: YOGA
One tap mobile +19292056099 (for dial in)
Virtual yoga class led by certified yoga instructor Mary Butler-Fink
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EVENTS ON THE NYMC CALENDAR
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Tuesday, September 14
| 5:00 p.m. | Student Mental Health and Wellness Virtual Presentation | Wednesday, September 15
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Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds
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Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
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Thursday, September 16
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Yom Kippur
| Tuesday, September 21
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Sukkot (Day 1)
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Wednesday, September 22
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Sukkot (Day 2)
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Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds
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Tuesday, September 28
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Sukkot (Day 8)
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Wednesday, September 29
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Sukkot (Day 9)
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Wednesday, October 13
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11:00 a.m.
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Department of Pharmacology Research Seminar
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Wednesday, October 20
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Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds
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New York Medical College Leadership News
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Thrillist - 9/1/2021
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice and vice president of government affairs
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Westchester Magazine - 8/24/2021
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice and vice president of government affairs
Sherlita Amler, M.D., M.S., clinical associate professor of pediatrics, adjunct professor of public health and senior fellow in the Center for Disaster Medicine
Michael D. Israel, M.P.H., assistant professor of medicine, distinguished visiting professor of public health and CEO of Westchester Medical Center
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New York Medical College News
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Riverdale Press - 8/29/2021
Lyme Disease Diagnostic Center
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Faculty News
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River Journal - 9/3/2021
George W. Contreras, M.E.P., M.P.H., M.S., CEM, FAcEM, assistant director of the Center for Disaster Medicine and assistant professor in the Institute of Public Health
Spectrum Noticias NY1 - 9/8/2021
George W. Contreras, M.E.P., M.P.H., M.S., CEM, FAcEM, assistant director of the Center for Disaster Medicine and assistant professor in the Institute of Public Health
Telemundo - 9/7/2021
George W. Contreras, M.E.P., M.P.H., M.S., CEM, FAcEM, assistant director of the Center for Disaster Medicine and assistant professor in the Institute of Public Health
The Examiner - 9/2/2021
Howard J. Luks, M.D., assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery and medicine
Business Fast - 9/1/2021
Fernando Bruno, M.D., M.P.H., adjunct associate professor of public health
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WAG Magazine - 8/30/2021
Masashi Kai, M.D., assistant professor of surgery
Healthcare Business Today - 8/28/2021
John Loike, Ph.D., interim director of the Master of Science Degree and the Graduate Certificate program in Medical Ethics and Humanities, SHSP
Pediatric offices often unprepared for emergencies
MD Alert - 8/27/2021
Jesse Michael Hackell, M.D., clinical assistant professor of pediatrics
HV1 - 8/27/2021
Gary Rogg, M.D., assistant professor of medicine
Practical Cardiology - 8/26/2021
Wilbert Aronow, M.D., professor of medicine
MD Ledge (Free Log In Required) - 8/26/2021
Leslie L. Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
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Affiliate News
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Landmark Medical Center
Jerry L. Nadler, M.D., MACP, FAHA, FACE, dean of the School of Medicine and professor of medicine and of pharmacology
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