Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.M.S., M.B.A., FAAP, FACPM
Robert W. Amler is the dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice and a professor of public health, pediatrics and environmental health science at New York Medical College. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College, New York University, UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service, with residencies at Bellevue and at St. Luke’s–Roosevelt. A practicing physician, Dr. Amler previously served as regional health administrator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As chief medical officer at the Centers for Disease Control Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, he coordinated medical monitoring for anthrax response teams, launched a nationwide program to protect children from chemical hazards, established standardized environmental biomarkers and created a nationwide clinical network.
Areas of Expertise
- Academic Administration
- Disease Control and Prevention
- Health Policy and Management
- Emergency and Disaster Medicine
- Children's Environmental Health and Toxicology
- Environmental Epidemiology and Biomarkers
Education
- A.B., Dartmouth College
- M.M.S., Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- M.D., Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- M.B.A., New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Honors and Awards
- Edwin W. Crawford Award for Innovation, Council for Advancement and Support of Education
- Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Public Health Service
- Outstanding Service Award, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Anthrax Investigation Recognition, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Doctor of Distinction, Westchester/Fairfield Business Journal, and Westchester Medical Society
- The Responsible 100 – Most Outstanding Corporate Citizens, City, and State New York
Publications
- Galvez M, Collins G, Amler RW, et. al. "Building New York State Centers of Excellence in Children's Environmental Health: A Replicable Model in a Time of Uncertainty." American journal of public health, 109(1), (2019) 108-112. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2018.304742
- Aelion CM, Airhihenbuwa CO, Alemagno S, et. al. "The US Cancer Moonshot initiative." The Lancet. Oncology, 17(5), (2016) e178-80. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(16)30054-7
- Dozor AJ, Amler RW. "Children's Environmental Health." The Journal of pediatrics, 162(1), (2013) 6-7.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.10.004
- Paulson JA, Karr CJ, Seltzer JM, et. al. "Development of the pediatric environmental health specialty unit network in North America." American journal of public health, 99 Suppl 3(Suppl 3), (2009) S511-6. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2008.154641
- Magdo HS, Forman J, Graber N, et. al. "Grand rounds: nephrotoxicity in a young child exposed to uranium from contaminated well water." Environmental health perspectives, 115(8), (2007) 1237-41.
- Amler RW, Barone S Jr, Belger A, et. al. "Hershey Medical Center Technical Workshop Report: optimizing the design and interpretation of epidemiologic studies for assessing neurodevelopmental effects from in utero chemical exposure." Neurotoxicology, 27(5), (2006) 861-74.
- Brown RT, Amler RW, Freeman WS, et. al. "Treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: overview of the evidence." Pediatrics, 115(6), (2005) e749-57.
Professional Service
- Regional Council Chair, State Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century, 2016
- City & State Reports’ Responsible 100 Award
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice and vice president for government affairs, received a City & State Reports’ Responsible 100 Award, representing New York’s 100 most outstanding corporate citizens, at a luncheon at Hunter College. 2015-12-15 - 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award in the Application of Epidemiologic Information to Child Health Advocacy
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A. received the 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award in the Application of Epidemiologic Information to Child Health Advocacy at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition. He was recognized for his seminal role in pediatric epidemiology and children’s environmental health and outstanding contributions in advocating for children in communities across America and in other parts of the world. 2015-11-24 - City & State Reports' Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice and vice president for government affairs, was honored with a City & State Reports’ Corporate Social Responsibility Award for the health care, hospitals, and pharmaceuticals industries. He received the Chairman’s Award at an award ceremony at Hunter College highlighting socially responsible leaders across New York industry sectors in partnership with CUNY and Hunter College. 2015-09-17
Memberships and Affiliations
- Charter member, International Network on Children’s Health, Environment & Safety
- Physician, Pediatric Environmental Medicine Service, Boston Children’s Health Physicians
- Board member, Westchester County Association
- Board member, Business Council of Westchester
- Board member, Hudson Valley Economic Development Council
- Fellow and former Chapter President, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Fellow, American College of Preventive Medicine
- Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine
- Fellow, Honorary Public Health Society Delta Omega
- Awards Judge, Healthcare Heroes Annual Awards
Teaching Responsibilities
- Health Care in the United States, Public Health Today
- Public Health Dentistry
- Public Health and Rehabilitative Therapies (Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology)
- Infectious Disease Control for Speech-Language Pathologists
In The News
Health officials investigating possible case of monkeypox in Manhattan, NY1
The type of Covid-19 test you should take, Well + Good
Doctors debunk popular Covid-19 vaccine myths and conspiracy theories, Healthline
Is it safe to go out to eat, The New York Times
Who knew grocery shopping could be stressful, The New York Times
How to best handle COVID-19 testing during the holidays, Verywell Health
Data on pediatric Covid-19 deaths in US remains unclear, FOX News
Top COVID testing questions answered, Verywell Health
The 2021 Westchester Power 100 List, City & State New York
Could you get the vaccine injected in your butt, Slate
