
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.
SPECIAL NOTE:
The President's Bulletin will resume immediately after the New Year. Happy Holidays!
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
Twelve thousand years of service—an extraordinary measure of loyalty, skill, and heart—were celebrated at Downstate between 2023 and 2025. Throughout this period, 608 colleagues were honored for their collective contributions to the strength...
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Tags: Awards, Faculty / Staff
by Office of the President - June 3 , 2025
Over 100 students and faculty gathered the night before Commencement for the College of Medicine and School of Graduate Studies Awards Ceremony. Livestreamed for family, friends, and supporters, the event honored academic excellence, mentorship,...
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Tags: Awards, College of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies
by Office of the President - April 8 , 2025
There is perhaps no experience more heart-wrenching than watching a newborn struggle for survival in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The hum of machines, the beeping of monitors, the stillness between alarms—every second is stretched between...
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Tags: Awards, Nursing, Scholarships
by Office of the President - March 11 , 2025
Occupational therapy (OT) is one of the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting nearly 12 percent job growth over the next decade. An aging population drives this demand, individuals recovering...
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Tags: Awards, Occupational Therapy
by Office of the President - February 11 , 2025
On January 14, we celebrated our newest inductees into the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). This recognition goes beyond academic excellence to honor those who lead with compassion, integrity, and respect.
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Tags: Awards, Honors