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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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Dr Riley

A Message from President Riley

by Office of the President - June 5 , 2024

As the warmth of summer envelops us, I hope this message finds you in good spirits and eager anticipation of the restful days ahead. This season offers us a precious opportunity to pause, reflect, and rejuvenate after a year of hard work and dedicati...

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Top Awards for Surgery

Top Awards for Downstate Surgery Team at AVAS

by Office of the President - June 5 , 2024

The Downstate Department of Surgery’s iNSPIRe initiative was recently honored for its exceptional representation at the Association of VA Surgeons (AVAS) 2024 Annual Meeting in Miami Beach, FL.

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Pediatric Gastroenterology Studies Presented at Digestive Disease Week

by Office of the President - June 5 , 2024

Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024 Conference, held this May in Washington, D.C., and featured 400 sessions and 4,300 oral abstract and ePoster presentations. Two noteworthy abstracts from Thomas Wallach, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, and...

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Downstate Collaboration Delivers Health Education and Free Resources for Immigrant Community

by Office of the President - June 5 , 2024

SUNY Downstate recently hosted an Immigrant Resource Fair on campus in collaboration with the Office of NYS Senator Zellnor Myrie. This event featured representation from Downstate and numerous community-based organizations. Volunteers from our Center...

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Honoring the Legacy of Dr. William McCormack

by Office of the President - June 5 , 2024

Congratulations to Kunika Chahal, COM 2026, the 2024 recipient of the William McCormack, M.D. Scholarship, named in tribute to William McCormack, M.D., retired SUNY Downstate Chief of the Infectious Diseases Division, Fellowship Program Director,...

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College of Medicine Convocation

College of Medicine and School of Graduate Studies Celebrate Convocation and Awards Ceremony

by Office of the President - June 5 , 2024

More than 190 awards were recently presented to College of Medicine and School of Graduate Studies students and faculty at the May Convocation and Awards Ceremony, celebrating and acknowledging each student’s work.

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Delta Omega Induction Ceremony

by Office of the President - June 5 , 2024

Congratulations to the newest SUNY Downstate students, faculty, and honorary inductees into the Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society.

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Redetha Abraham-Nichols Receives 2024 NYS Senate Woman of Distinction Award

by Office of the President - June 5 , 2024

Congratulations to the newest SUNY Downstate students, faculty, and honorary inductees into the Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society.

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Downstate's BRIDGE Program Receives $5M HRSA Grant

by Office of the President - June 5 , 2024

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science was recently awarded a $5M grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to boost the Brooklyn Initiative to Develop Geriatrics Education (BRIDGE). Michael Reinhardt, M.D.,...

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Shout Outs

Shout Outs

by Office of the President - June 5 , 2024

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In Case You Missed it

In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - June 5 , 2024

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Dr Riley

A Message from President Riley to the Class of 2024

by Office of the President - May 23 , 2024

I extend heartfelt congratulations to each of the more than 600 students who crossed the Coney Island Amphitheatre Stage last week for SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s Commencement.

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