2026 President's Bulletin
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.
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,...
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...
Tags: Commemorative Months
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...
Tags: Lecture
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...
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...
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...
Tags: Research
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...
Tags: Research
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...