About the School of Health Sciences and Practice

A central feature of our programs is real face-to-face interaction with the patients and community members you will treat. As part of our Speech-Language Pathology program, you’ll get involved at outpatient clinics, medical rotations and other clinical scenarios right away. In our Physical Therapy program, you’ll start out with mock clinical scenarios that allow you to refine your patient communication and therapy skills before clinical rotations begin.

Our licensure pass rates for our Speech-Language Pathology and Physical Therapy programs consistently reach 99-100%. Almost all of our physical therapy students find a position in the field right after graduation and our SLP and public health graduates become top leaders in their field.

One of the most unique elements of studying at SHSP is having the chance to interact with a wide range of physicians, leaders and professionals from different disciplines. This is one of the main benefits of being on a medical school campus with so many different departments and research centers. As a student here you’re exposed to a range of perspectives and innovations in health, both in SHSP and New York Medical College as a whole. This emphasis on interprofessional education allows you to become a well-rounded health professional who understands the health field beyond your specialty.

The foundation of SHSP is built on community, collaboration and giving back. We understand that real disparity exists when it comes to health care and we train you to use your skills and knowledge to help uplift our communities. Whether that means shaping public policy on the local or national level or providing patient-centered therapy to those in need, our school is committed to inclusion and addressing the healthcare divide.