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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.
by Office of the President - May 22 , 2025
The Coney Island Amphitheater was filled with joy, reflection, and deep pride as we celebrated over 600 graduates from our five schools and colleges. Two inspiring ceremonies—held at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.—did more than close one academic chapter....
by Office of the President - May 22 , 2025
Congratulations to Girgis Welsen, a 2025 graduate of the School of Health Professions Physician Assistant (PA) Program, and one of only 15 students statewide to receive the SUNY/OMH Mental Health Scholarship—a transformative initiative advancing...
by Office of the President - May 6 , 2025
At Downstate, the Occupational Therapy Program deepens its decade-long partnership with Adapt Community Network—formerly United Cerebral Palsy of New York—by giving students direct access to individuals living with disabilities. Through this...
by Office of the President - April 8 , 2025
Allen N. Lewis, Ph.D., CRC, Dean of the School of Health Professions, joined national leaders at the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut (BIAC) Conference, held at Quinnipiac University’s School of Medicine in collaboration with Yale New Haven...
Tags: Conference
by Office of the President - April 8 , 2025
More than 400 students from the School of Health Professions, College of Nursing, and School of Public Health participated in this year’s Interprofessional Case Study Roundtable, a hands-on learning experience designed to reflect the complexity...
Tags: Patient Care
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...
Tags: Awards, Occupational Therapy
by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025
One of the most essential skills in medicine is mastering clinical reasoning—assessing and interpreting patient information to make informed decisions. Yet many medical students face significant challenges moving from the classroom-focused pre-clerkship...
Tags: Medical Education
by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025
In December, Downstate hosted Brooklyn’s first symposium on “Neurodiversity and Transition to Adulthood,” bringing together over 360 clinicians, educators, families, and self-advocates for actionable insights and strategies to improve outcomes...
Tags: Neurodiversity, Symposium