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SHSP Hosts Seminar on “HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program”
The School of Health Sciences and Practice hosted a seminar, “HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program,” on January 30, as part of its spring seminar series.
Mary M. Petzke, Ph.D., is Appointed Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research
Mary M. Petzke, Ph.D., assistant professor of microbiology and immunology and the founding director of the Summer Trainees in Academic Research (STAR) Program, has been appointed assistant dean for medical student research.
HSL Pilots Critical Appraisal Institute for Librarians
The six-week online program aims to develop librarians’ critical appraisal skills via enhanced understanding of research design, biomedical statistics, and clinical reasoning to apply knowledge in teaching target populations and assuming leadership roles in teaching evidence-based medicine (EBM).
Heart Transplant Specialist to Address 23rd Annual Medical Student Research Forum
Alan L. Gass, M.D., FACC, professor of medicine and director, cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Westchester Medical Center, will present the keynote address at the 23rd Annual Medical Student Research Forum on Thursday, February 7, at 4:00 p.m. in Nevins Auditorium.
Celia S. Freeman, M.B.A., Is Named Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement and Strategic Planning
Celia S. Freeman, M.B.A., has been appointed assistant dean for continuous quality improvement and strategic planning for the School of Medicine (SOM).
NYMC Welcomes Senator Peter Harckham to Campus
New York Medical College (NYMC) welcomed newly elected New York State Senator Peter Harckham, second from right, to campus for a tour and discussion of the latest things happening at NYMC.
Movie Highlights the Importance of Open Access Web
The Health Sciences Library hosted a movie screening and discussion of Paywall: The Business of Scholarship on December 19.
Salomon Amar, D.D.S., Ph.D., Is Appointed Vice President for Research
Salomon Amar, D.D.S., Ph.D., has been named vice president for research. A man of many hats, he also oversees the Office of Research Administration and holds the titles of professor of pharmacology and professor of microbiology and immunology at New York Medical College (NYMC), provost for biomedical research and chief biomedical research officer for Touro College and University System, and professor of dental medicine at Touro College of Dental Medicine at NYMC.
GSA Sponsors Third Annual Snowman Project
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) in the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences sponsored the Third Annual Snowman Project, a holiday gift drive to benefit Sheltering Arms.
Touro College of Dental Medicine Appoints First Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
Renowned Dentist and Surgeon Howard Israel, D.D.S., Joins TCDM Leadership Team