Stories
From the Collection of Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A.
Be sure to stop by the Chancellor's latest display presenting items of interest on the history of medicine and science on the wall next to Doc's Café in the Basic Sciences Building.
NYMC Makes an Impact at the Heart Walk
The New York Medical College (NYMC) community was a sight in bright red t-shirts at the American Heart Association's Westchester County Heart Walk at the Kensico Dam in Valhalla, New York, on October 5.
NYMC Study Identifies Effective Treatment for Individuals with POTS
After studying patients suffering from a history of fainting and similar symptoms related to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)—a circulation disorder characterized by insufficient flow of blood to the heart when moving from a lying down to standing position—investigators from New York Medical College (NYMC) saw their efforts published in The Journal for Pediatrics.
Race for Rehab is Still Running Strong after Twenty-One Years
New York Medical College’s (NYMC) Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) students in the School of Health Sciences and Practice hosted the 21st Annual Race for Rehab on the Valhalla campus on October 13.
Jane M. Ponterio, M.D. ’81, Is Named Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs of the School of Medicine
Dr. Ponterio is responsible for leadership and management of all the functions, programs and projects of the School of Medicine Office of Student Affairs and is the liaison of all of the student support offices.
The NYMC Family Health Center is Now Open
The Family Health Center at New York Medical College (NYMC), located at 19 Skyline Drive, is officially open for business.
NYMC Honored at “Westchester Doctors of Distinction”
Westfair Communications Inc., held its sixth annual Westchester Doctors of Distinction event on September 24 at the Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle, New York, to honor those who have had an influential impact on health care or medical science in Westchester County.
NYMC Celebrates 26th Annual Faculty Author Recognition
New York Medical College’s (NYMC) prolific faculty authors were recognized for their published works at the 26th Annual Faculty Author Celebration, hosted by the Health Sciences Library on September 25.
NYMC Visits Museum of Jewish Heritage
Students and faculty from New York Medical College and the Touro College and University System joined Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., front, second from left, on September 23, for a docent-led tour of "Auschwitz: Not long ago. Not far away," at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City.
NYMC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, the School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion and NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan partnered to host a special presentation by Débora H. Silva, M.D., FAAP, M.Ed., center, professor of pediatrics, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, on October 3 at Metropolitan.
