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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. If you would like to submit a story idea or letter to the editor, please email us at president@dhsiu.edu.
by Office of the President - November 13 , 2023
Ernest “Ernie” Sgaglione, a Brooklyn native and culinary expert, has been deeply rooted in the food service industry since his humble beginnings at the age of 15, washing pots in a local restaurant. His talent and passion for food quickly caught...
by Office of the President - November 13 , 2023
As a board member of the Gold Foundation, I am pleased to congratulate the individuals recently inducted into the Downstate chapter of the Gold Humanism Society. This prestigious Society unites medical students, physicians, and leaders recognized...
by Office of the President - November 13 , 2023
Downstate’s College of Nursing, under the Psi Tau Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, successfully conducted its first Back-to-School Event Fair. This event was a cornerstone of the “Culture of Health” initiative...
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...
by Office of the President - October 30 , 2023
The School of Public Health (SPH) has partnered with the Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) Initiative to advance health and nutrition outreach in Brooklyn and provide education about nutritious eating, wholesome cooking techniques, and eco-friendly food...
by Office of the President - October 30 , 2023
The February 21, 2023 edition of the President’s Bulletin introduced the six project phases for Downstate’s Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaffirmation of accreditation process. We are approximately halfway through the...
by Office of the President - October 30 , 2023
Downstate’s Ukraine HIV Research Training Program received a $1.5M grant from the NIH Fogarty International Center to continue its work on HIV Research training in Ukraine. This five-year grant extends earlier funding, significantly propelling...
by Office of the President - October 30 , 2023
I had the pleasure of doing an initial walkthrough of the ongoing cafeteria renovations that began over a year ago. Seeing the progress made was exciting, and I am looking forward to a future ribbon-cutting and a meal in this new space!