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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.

Marlene Camacho Rivera & Anika Daniels

Linking Healthcare Disparities through Underrepresented Minority Public Health Student Support

by Office of the President - October 17 , 2023

The Downstate Public Health Scholarship Program (DPHSP) addresses disparities in healthcare by recruiting, training, and retaining underrepresented minority (URM) public health students. In its efforts to reduce healthcare disparities, the program...

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Bridging Mental Health and Artificial Intelligence for Global Impact: Launching the Global Center for AI in Mental Health

by Office of the President - October 17 , 2023

On September 22, 2023, the SUNY Global Center in Manhattan hosted the “Bridging Mental Health and AI for Global Impact” summit, uniting prominent global leaders in mental health and artificial intelligence (AI). The event centered on discussions...

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Shout-Outs

by Office of the President - October 17 , 2023

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In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - October 17 , 2023

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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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CREST Announces $50K Pilot Grant Awards

by Office of the President - May 24 , 2023

The Clinical Research Scholars Training Program (CREST) is a respected five-year training grant generously funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD).

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Downstate Honors Celebrates Faculty, Students, and Staff

by Office of the President - May 24 , 2023

More than 350 students, faculty, staff, and guests reconnected in person for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020.

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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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College of Nursing Expands Leadership Roster

by Office of the President - May 24 , 2023

The College of Nursing announces the recent appointments of Elizabeth Ritt, Ed.D., MSN, NEA-BC, NEA, and Pamela B. Simmons, Ph.D., FNP-C CNE (ret.), strengthening its executive leadership roster.

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Lavender Graduation Celebrates Five Students

by Office of the President - May 24 , 2023

Congratulations to the graduating students who participated in Downstate’s 2023 Lavender Graduation ceremony on May 2. The event honors the achievements and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally students (LGBTQIA+)...

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