SOM Class of 2027 Dons White Coats for the First Time

Members of the SOM Class of 2027 marked a milestone in their medical education as they donned their white coats for the first time during the White Coat Ceremony at SUNY Purchase on July 28. A long-held tradition at NYMC, the White Coat Ceremony began in 1993 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons to emphasize the importance of professionalism and humanism in medicine at the beginning of medical school. Read the full story and view the photos and video of the SOM White Coat Ceremony.

Dr. Blicharz is Named Director of Student Academic Support

John Blicharz, Ph.D., joins the NYMC community as the director of the Office of Student Academic Support, whose mission is to provide academic support services to students at NYMC and TCDM. The office offers academic coaching for students, creates and delivers workshops and resources on study strategies, time management, in-house and board/licensure exam preparations as well as writing workshops and one-on-one writing assistance. The office also offers a Peer Learning Partner Program, which is a tutoring service for students. The office assists students with disabilities ensuring that reasonable student-specific accommodations are available throughout their program of study. Read the full story on Dr. Blicharz.

NYMC Faculty Ranks in Best Scientists in Medicine List

NYMC faculty were recognized as the best researchers in medicine in the world, according to Research.com. The list is based on bibliometric data from a wide range of data sources, including OpenAlex and CrossRef, gathered on December 21, 2022. Position in the ranking is based on a scientist's D-index (Discipline H-index), which includes publications and citation values for an examined discipline.

• Wilbert S. Aronow, M.D., professor of medicine
• Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., vice chair of pediatrics and professor of pediatrics, medicine, cell biology and anatomy and of pathology, microbiology and immunology
• Leslie Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
• William H. Frishman, M.D., chair emeritus of the Department of Medicine and professor of medicine and pharmacology
• Akos Koller, M.D., Ph.D., professor emeritus of physiology
• Julio A. Panza, M.D., FACC, FAHA, vice chair of the Department of Medicine and professor of medicine
• Gary M. Williams, M.D., professor emeritus of pathology, microbiology and immunology
• Michael S. Wolin, Ph.D., professor of physiology
• Gary P. Wormser, M.D., professor of medicine, pharmacology and of pathology, microbiology and immunology and vice chair of the Department of Medicine

The Office of Public Relations Fosters Communication and Engagement at NYMC

The Office of Public Relations uses strategy and creativity to amplify New York Medical College’s mission of empowering the next generation of researchers and health care leaders. The public relations team works around the clock to keep the community up to date on important developments and the latest faculty and student achievements. Jennifer Riekert, M.B.A., vice president of Communications and Strategic Initiatives, shares the inner workings of the Office of Public Relations. Read the full story on the Office of Public Relations.

Professor Xiu-Min Li, M.D., M.S., and Devora Loike-Weinstein, SOM Class of 2026, are researching the therapeutic potential of traditional Chinese medicine compounds in preventing asthma, eczema and food anaphylaxis. View the video.

Esther L. Sabban, Ph.D., the Sidney E. Frank Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, was an invited speaker at the 13^th International Neuropeptide Y Research Conference, July 16-19, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She gave a symposium presentation on “Intranasal NPY or Selective Agonists to Treat Traumatic Stress-triggered Impairments in Male and Female Rats” in the session on Therapeutics.

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety recently toured the Westchester County composting facility where NYMC resident hall food scraps are composted. Our food scraps are turned into a superior organic soil conditioner that can be used in gardens and landscaping. Contact nymc_ehs@nymc.edu to learn more.

SOM Seeks MMI Interviewers

The SOM Office of Admissions is seeking interviewers for the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) 2023-24 interview season.