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Downstate Expands ABA Program Amid Growing Workforce Demand

by Office of the President - November 3 , 2026

As demand for qualified behavior analysts continues to rise, faculty in the School of Health Professions (SOHP) are expanding opportunities for professionals entering this growing field.

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National Leadership, International Reach in Health Informatics

by Office of the President - November 3 , 2026

Mohammad A. Faysel, Ph.D., FAMIA, Chair and Associate Professor of Health Informatics in the School of Health Professions, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management...

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Celebrating Our Newest Occupational Therapy Scholars

by Office of the President - November 3 , 2026

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Strong Turnout at Downstate’s Fall Open House

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

Prospective students attended Downstate’s Annual Fall Open House on September 24 to explore that question those who teach, study, and work here. The event welcomed 184 prospective students and guests, making it the University’s largest Open House...

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Tags: Academic and Student Affairs, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Graduate Studies, School of Health Professions, School of Public Health

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Dr. Jason Vladescu Named ’CUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Honoree

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

Jason C. Vladescu, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Founding Chair and Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis in Downstate’s School of Health Professions, has been named a 2026 ’CUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Award honoree by Syracuse University.

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Tags: Applied Behavior Analysis, School of Health Professions

Downstate Ready Workshop

From Baby CPR to Downstate READY

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

A demonstration at Downstate’s Community Baby Shower this summer sparked an excellent idea: more people across campus could benefit from a chance to practice what to do in an emergency. As part of its 60th anniversary, the School of Health Professions...

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Leadership Transition in the School of Health Professions

by Office of the President - June 2 , 2026

Downstate has announced the appointment of Brigitte C. Desport, D.P.S., OTR/L, BCP, ATP, as Interim Dean of the School of Health Professions (SoHP), effective June 1, 2026.

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One Patient, Many Perspectives: IPE in Action Across Downstate

by Office of the President - June 2 , 2026

More than 200 students, faculty, and staff participated in the School of Health Professions’ (SoHP) annual Interprofessional Education Case Study (IPECS). Hosted in collaboration with the College of Nursing and the School of Public Health, the...

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Tags: College of Nursing, School of Graduate Studies, School of Health Professions

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Downstate Marks Historic Commencement; Class of 2026 Begins Its Journey of Service and Leadership

by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026

As I looked across the Amphitheater at Coney Island during Downstate’s 2026 Commencement ceremony, I reflected on how meaningful this moment was for our university community. This year marked the first time in Downstate’s history that graduates...

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Tags: Awards, Ceremony, Commencement

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Downstate OT Team Shares Research at International Conferences

by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026

Suzanne Rappaport, OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor and Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PP-OTD) Program Coordinator in the Occupational Therapy Program, is gaining national and international recognition for research examining occupational...

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Tags: Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions

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Downstate Faculty Leader Jasmin Thomas Receives SUNY Radley Fellowship

by Office of the President - April 28 , 2026

Downstate continues to elevate scholarship that centers truth, equity, and the voices too often left out of our shared history. Congratulations to Jasmin Thomas, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, associate professor in the Occupational Therapy Program in the School...

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