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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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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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Anna Todd

Bridging Cultures and Leading Change in Occupational Therapy

by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024

We are proud to pay tribute to the outstanding accomplishments, resilience, and grit of women globally. Whether breaking barriers or shaping history, women persistently ignite positive transformations across all aspects of society.

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Pi Theta Epsilon Inducts Top OT Students

by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024

Alumni Auditorium at SUNY Downstate was abuzz with excitement for the recent Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society induction ceremony, celebrating the achievements of thirteen outstanding Occupational Therapy Class of 2024 students.

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Special Olympics Athletes Benefit from Downstate PT Student-Led Health Assessments

by Office of the President - February 6 , 2024

Downstate Physical Therapy (PT) students recently volunteered for the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program. They were an integral part of the FUNfitness (physical therapy) segment, where they conducted health assessments for athletes with intellectual...

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Downstate’s Occupational Therapy Program Partners with Independence Care System

by Office of the President - November 13 , 2023

Under the leadership of Efekona Nuwere, Ed.D., OTR/L, Chair of the School of Health Professions Occupational Therapy, Downstate’s Occupational Therapy Program recently embarked on a promising collaboration with Independence Care System (ICS) that...

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From the Dance Floor to the Clinic: One Student’s Unique Path from Dance to Occupational Therapy

by Office of the President - October 30 , 2023

Congratulations to Jane Soto, a second-year Occupational Therapy student in the School of Health Professions, on her recent honor from the Association of Council Members and College Trustees (ACT), the representative body for SUNY Council Members...

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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

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SOHP Health Informatics Hosts AI in Healthcare Discussion

by Office of the President - May 24 , 2023

The School of Health Professions (SOHP) recently held a virtual seminar, “Artificial Intelligence in Health Care,” featuring Downstate faculty and leading national experts on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize medicine...

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Occupational Therapy Student Activities Support Cultural Diversity and Community Engagement

by Office of the President - May 1 , 2023

Students in Downstate’s Occupational Therapy program organized several recent activities that reflect the program’s commitment to community engagement and cultural diversity.

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SOHP Announces New Fall Programs

by Office of the President - April 17 , 2023

The School of Health Professions (SOHP) plans to launch two exciting new programs in the fall of 2023. The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) MS degree, a hybrid program, will prepare students for clinical work with persons with disabilities by applying...

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Tags: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions

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Downstate Academic Collaboration Contributes to IPE Case Study

by Office of The President - April 17 , 2023

In alignment with a goal, of the School of Health Professions recently hosted an Interprofessional Education (IPE) Case Study session, where nine faculty members and over 100 students from SOPH, Nursing, and Public Health convened to determine interprofessional...

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Tags: College of Nursing, School of Health Professions, School of Public Health

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DMI Program Hosts Induction Ceremony

by Office of the President - March 20 , 2023

The Diagnostic Medical Imaging (DMI) Sonography Program in the School of Health Professions recently hosted the 6th Annual New York Pi Chapter, Lambda Nu Honor Society Induction Ceremony at Downstate.

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Tags: Events, School of Health Professions