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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.

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Design Thinking Transforms Medical Training

by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024

The College of Medicine (COM) is embarking on a fresh perspective with its Transition to Residency (TTR) course. Typically undertaken in the final year of medical school, the course prepares students for their forthcoming career transition.

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Design Thinking Transforms Medical Training

by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024

The College of Medicine (COM) is embarking on a fresh perspective with its Transition to Residency (TTR) course. Typically undertaken in the final year of medical school, the course prepares students for their forthcoming career transition.

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Moro Salifu

Dr. Moro Salifu's Breakthrough Kidney Treatment Among Projects Funded by SUNY's Technology Accelerator Fund

by Office of the President - November 28 , 2023

In a significant development for the medical and environmental research fields, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. recently announced the allocation of $450K in seed funding through the Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) to eight SUNY campuses. TAF...

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Tags: Nephrology

Sara Youssef

COM Student Wins Top White Coat Investor Scholarship for Inspiring Journey

by Office of the President - November 28 , 2023

Sara Yousef, a College of Medicine student, has received an important scholarship from The White Coat Investor (WCI), a financial advice platform for physicians. This scholarship, supported by the WCI community, assists medical students and reflects...

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Tags: Scholarships

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Downstate Celebrates Commitment to Care: Nursing and Physical Therapy Students Don White Coats

by Office of the President - November 28 , 2023

The White Coat Ceremony, initially a rite of passage for physicians, has expanded to become a celebrated tradition across various health professions, symbolizing a commitment to compassionate and competent care.

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Tags: Events, White Coat Ceremony

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Class of 2024 Celebrates Induction into Gold Humanism Society

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...

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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

Joanna Eichler

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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Tags: Awards

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