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The President’s Bulletin is a bi-weekly publication created to keep students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and others informed about the latest news at Downstate Health Sciences University. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and find them informative and useful.

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COM Student Lashawn Peña Awarded Prestigious Scholarships

by Office of the President - November 13 , 2023

Lashawn Peña, the proud son of Dominican immigrants, is a dedicated second-year medical student who recently received a $10,000 scholarship from the collaborative effort of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and the National Medical...

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Symbolism & Promise: More than 200 College of Medicine Students Don the White Coat

by Office of the President - October 17 , 2023

More than 200 students from the Class of 2027 excitedly joined family, friends, faculty, and fellow students for the 29th annual White Coat Ceremony, celebrating this significant rite of passage for aspiring physicians. The ceremony represents and...

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College of Medicine Graduate Takes Oath at Navy Commissioning Ceremony

by Office of the President - May 24 , 2023

Congratulations to Sierrah Grigsby, M.D., Ph.D., who was commissioned as a U.S. Navy Lieutenant immediately following Commencement last week.

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Commencement 2023 on the Boardwalk

by Office of the President - May 24 , 2023

On May 11, more than 800 graduates joined the ranks of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University alumni following the 2023 Commencement ceremonies at the Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn.

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Tags: Commencement, Events

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Downstate Students Among 2023 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence (CASE)

by Office of the President - May 1 , 2023

Congratulations to COM students Joanna Eichler and Alana Engelbrecht, who are among more than 190 SUNY students at 63 campuses who recently won the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence— the highest honor bestowed upon a student by the University—that...

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Medical Students Present at National Kidney Foundation Meeting

by Office of the President - May 1 , 2023

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Tags: Events, Kidney, Nephrology, Renal, Transplant

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New Yankees Shortstop Has SUNY Downstate Roots

by Office of the President - April 17 , 2023

Downstate celebrates with new, New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, who, at age 21, is the youngest Yankee since Derek Jeter to start on Opening Day.

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Tags: Alumni, College of Medicine

COM Student Wins PSSF Medical Scholars Research Fellowship

by Office of the President - April 3 , 2023

Congratulations to David Cano, (Title), one of only five physician-scientist students nationwide to be offered the prestigious Physician-Scientist Support Foundation Medical Scholars Research Fellowship for 2023-2024. Not only is David among a small...

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SUNY Downstate Plays “Match” Maker

by Office of the President - March 20 , 2023

Congratulations to the College of Medicine for another successful Match Day, as 188 medical students learned that, upon graduation, they would do residency assignments for at least the next three years of additional training in their specialties.

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Tags: College of Medicine, Events

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COM Medical Education Program Receives LCME Accreditation

by Office of the President - March 6 , 2023

Congratulations to College of Medicine (COM) Dean F. Charles Brunicardi, M.D., FACS, and its faculty, staff, and students, on COM’s full accreditation of its medical education program from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). COM...

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New Medical Student Lounge Opens in UHD

by Office of the President - March 6 , 2023

As part of the LCME accreditation process and an example of medical education learning environment improvements, the College of Medicine created new relaxation and study spaces for its students.

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Dr. Moro Salifu Receives the Laureate Award from the American College of Physicians

by Office of The President - November 29 , 2022

Congratulations to Moro O. Salifu, M.D., MACP, tenured Professor of Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at The State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn. He is also the Edwin C. and Anne K. Weiskopf Endowed...

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Tags: medicine

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Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Medical Society Welcomes More than 40 New Members

by Office of the President - November 8 , 2022

Congratulations to the 43 members of the College of Medicine Class of ’23 who were recently inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Medical Society—Eta Chapter of New York. The SUNY Downstate Eta Chapter is committed to recognizing...

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College of Medicine Student Selected for AMA Foundation Leadership Academy Institute

by Office of the President - October 11 , 2022

Congratulations to Christopher George, a fourth-year College of Medicine student, on his recent induction to the 2022 American Medical Association Foundation Leadership Institute (LDI). Chris is the first Downstate student chosen for this prestigious...

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White Coat Feature

White Coat Ceremonies Kick off Exciting Year for Newest Medical Students

by Office of The President - September 26 , 2022

I was honored to welcome the 2022-2023 first-year medical students to one of the most exciting rites of passage in pursuing the noble career of medicine. The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for medical students and was created by the Arnold...

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Tags: Awards, Ceremony, Education, White Coat Ceremony

Plant Based Conference

Conference Addresses Plant-Based Health and Nutrition, Dietary Changes, and Social Determinants of Health

by Office of Communications & Marketing - May 16 , 2022

The School of Public Health and the College of Medicine, in collaboration with the Brooklyn Health Disparities Center and Plant-Powered Metro New York, hosted the 2nd Annual Conference on Plant-Based Health and Nutrition on May 6.

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Francisca Velcek, M.D., FACS, FAAP receives the 2022 James F. Densler Award

Dr. Francisca Velcek Receives Diversity and Inclusion Award from the American Pediatric Surgical Association

by Office of Communications & Marketing - May 16 , 2022

Congratulations to Pediatric Surgery chief and professor Francisca Velcek, M.D., FACS, FAAP, who received the 2022 James F. Densler Award from the American Pediatric Surgical Association.

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Dr. Jacob V. Aranda Receives the American Academy of Pediatrics 2022 Landmark Award

by Office of Communications & Marketing - May 16 , 2022

Congratulations to Jacob V. Aranda, M.D., Ph.D., FRCPC, FAAP, director of Neonatology and the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program. He is also a professor, neonatologist, and clinical and biochemical pharmacologist in the Pediatrics and...

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Downstate Commencement 2022

by Office of Communications & Marketing - May 12 , 2022

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University proudly conferred degrees to more than 900 graduates of its five colleges and schools at Commencement last Thursday.

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