Fifth Annual Days of Giving Set for March 29 and 30

On March 29 and 30, 2022, NYMC will host the fifth annual “Days of Giving” fundraising campaign to raise money for student scholarships in the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences and the School of Health Sciences and Practice. You can support this important initiative by volunteering to be an NYMC Days of Giving Ambassador to help spread the word.

CDM Hosts Specialized CONTOMS Training for Tactical Medical Response

NYMC Center for Disaster Medicine (CDM) hosted the Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support (CONTOMS) Medical Director’s Course on March 11. The eight-hour course was curated for physicians and others who work with pre-hospital personnel and tactical law enforcement teams to provide medical control. The course featured extensive presentations and participants got a close-up look at a Westchester County S.W.A.T. team training session. Read the full article on the CONTOMS course and view the photo gallery.

Chancellor Halperin Shares His Thoughts on A Teaching Moment for Higher Education

In an opinion piece, “Writing 'Israel/Palestine' and calling Zionism 'colonial' came at a price for University of Washington” published in Israel National News on March 8, 2022, Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer, shared his thoughts on a donor revoking her philanthropic gift to the University of Washington because a professor libeled Israel.

From Madrid to Valhalla to Paris, Christopher J. Pappas, M.S. ’06, Ph.D. ’11, Has a Global Perspective on Teaching and Research

Christopher J. Pappas, M.S. ’06, Ph.D. ’11, was studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, in 2001 when he fell in love with the country. However, he wanted to fulfill his penchant for research and teaching, so he decided to come back to the United States to earn his M.S. and Ph.D. After his time in Spain as an English teacher and as a researcher in France, Dr. Pappas makes it a point to bring a global perspective to his duties as a professor and mentor at Manhattanville College. Read the full article on Dr. Pappas.

Student Clubs Host “Stand With Ukraine” Humanitarian Drive

More than 20 student organizations are coming together to support Ukrainian citizens affected by the Russian military invasion. Supplies can be placed in donation bins placed in the Medical Education Center lobby, Doc’s Café, 19 Skyline Drive Lobby, the Nicholas and Liberta Testa Fitness Center and School of Health Sciences building lobby through March 17. Members of the NYMC community are encouraged to donate the following items:



• Unused medical supplies such as first aid kits, bandages, gauze and antiseptics.
• Unused, flight-safe sanitation products meant for COVID-19.
• Maternity and infant care supplies.
• Feminine hygiene supplies.
• Clothing, especially for cold weather.
• Sealed, non-perishable foods.

Please contact Tetyana Cheairs, M.D., M.S.P.H., for additional information.

From the Health Sciences Library: It is always good to have a backup plan. The HSL suggests you have a backup login for those rare times that TouroOne is unavailable due to maintenance. Create an NYMC library account so that you never lose access to library resources online. You can also use your account to borrow and place holds on physical items. Students and employees may call (914) 594-4200 to set up an account. Residents and faculty can self-register here.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 • 11:00 a.m.

Register here.

Friday, March 18, 2022 • 11:30 a.m. • MEC

Online and in-person. Streaming live here.

Thursday, April 28, 2022 • 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Nevins Auditorium, MEC

Online and in-person. Register here.

Tuesday, May 24 - Wednesday, May 26

On campus and in-person.

Contact the Family Health Center at (914) 828-0435 to make an appointment, although walk-ins are welcome.