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March 31, 2026 President's Bulletin

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A Message from President Riley

by Office of the President - March 31 , 2026

In recognition of Women’s History Month, this issue brings together a set of conversations and milestones about leadership, how it is developed, tested, and must continue to evolve.

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New Physicians Advance to Residency, Strengthening New York’s Healthcare Workforce

by Office of the President - March 31 , 2026

In New York State, more than 30 percent of its physicians are trained in Downstate’s College of Medicine. This places us at the center of the state’s healthcare system. That role carries the responsibility of preparing physicians who lead, serve,...

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Tags: College of Medicine, Downstate Health

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Women’s Leadership Requires Access by Design

by Office of the President - March 31 , 2026

At a moment when crisis leadership defines public trust, Leading on the Front Lines: Crisis Leadership in Emergency Response and Healthcare brought together leaders for our Women’s History Month signature event, featuring former New York City Fire...

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Tags: Commemorative Months

Joel Levine Lecture

Nourish Your Convictions. Burnish Your Credentials. And Never Forget.

by Office of the President - March 31 , 2026

I had the immense privilege of welcoming Dave A. Chokshi, M.D., MSc, former New York City Health Commissioner, and Mandy Cohen, M.D., MPH, former Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for the annual Joel S. Levine, M.D. Memorial...

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Tags: Lecture

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Dr. Jeffrey Birnbaum Named Fulbright Specialist Award Recipient

by Office of the President - March 31 , 2026

Congratulations to Jeffrey Birnbaum, M.D., MPH, Executive Director of the HEAT Program and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health, who was recently named a recipient of a Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Department of...

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Downstate Marks Dr. Pat Winston’s Transition to the College of Nursing

by Office of the President - March 31 , 2026

I had the pleasure of hosting a lively celebration in honor of Patricia A. Winston, DNP, MS, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, celebrating her outstanding leadership and lasting contributions to University Hospital at Downstate as she steps into an exciting new...

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Research Expo

Downstate Advances AI and Neuroscience at SUNY Research Expo

by Office of the President - March 31 , 2026

Downstate was among 10 campuses represented at the recent SUNY Research Expo in Albany. The event convened students, faculty, and state leaders to highlight research that improves health, strengthens the economy, and advances innovation across New...

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Tags: Research

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Annual Research Day Highlights Innovation and Discovery

by Office of the President - March 31 , 2026

Downstate’s recent Annual Research Day showcased the ideas and discoveries shaping our future, with 152 presentations from students, residents, fellows, and postdoctoral trainees. Poster sessions and oral presentations spanned basic science, public...

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Tags: Research

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Stepping Into the White Coat and Into the Health Professions

by Office of the President - March 31 , 2026

Downstate welcomed more than 50 high school students in grades 9–12 from across New York City for the Black Men in White Coats (BMWC), a national initiative to increase diversity in medicine, in partnership with the Kings Against Violence Initiative...

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Tags: School of Health Professions

Shout Outs

Shout Outs

by Office of the President - March 31 , 2026

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In Case You Missed it

In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - March 31 , 2026

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