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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 - March 19 , 2024
Congratulations to the committed individuals, teams, and all participants in UHD’s fourth annual Patient Safety and Quality Fair. This successful platform allows our UHD healthcare professionals to showcase their innovative ideas aimed at enhancing...
by Office of the President - March 19 , 2024
James E. Cottrell, M.D., Distinguished Service Professor and Chair Emeritus of Anesthesiology, has been reelected for a fourth term as a member-at-large of the New York State Board of Regents.
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
As we welcome the month of March, it is a great time to celebrate some significant occasions that enrich our lives and communities.
Tags: Commemorative Months
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
Racism is acknowledged as a widespread societal problem, impacting individuals and communities across multiple dimensions of life. In response, there is increasing recognition of racism as a public health crisis and a significant determinant of health...
Tags: Public Health
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.
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
Congratulations to Panos Kougias, M.D., M.Sc., Chair of Surgery, and Sherene Sharath, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, on the publication of their thoughtful and multi-faceted Invited Commentary in a recent issue of...
Tags: Surgery
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
As a halo program in a public-serving safety net hospital, the kidney Transplant Program at Downstate’s University Hospital at Brooklyn stands as a beacon of hope and a model of health justice. Downstate is Brooklyn’s only academic medical center,...
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
The Transplant Program’s history of service and dedication to the community dates back more than 50 years. The program was established in 1965 by Samuel L. Kountz, M.D., an African-American pioneer in transplantation who then served as Downstate’s...
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.
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
Pamela B. Simmons, Ph.D., FNP-C (ret.), Clinical Professor of Nursing at Downstate, excels as a faculty member but also as a passionate advocate for orphans and foster children. For the past decade, she has been actively involved in international...
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.
by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024
Jeffrey Birnbaum, M.D., MPH, Associate Professor, is a distinguished pediatrician specializing in HIV/AIDS treatment and awareness. He has devoted his expertise and empathy to the Health & Education Alternatives for Teens (HEAT) program, significantly...
by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024
SUNY Downstate’s School of Public Health (SPH) earned reaccreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). SPH successfully met 100 percent of CEPH’s criteria and was granted reaccreditation for a full seven-year term, the maximum...
Tags: School of Public Health
by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024
Downstate’s College of Nursing has received notable recognition for its exceptional online graduate nursing programs, achieving the 45th position in the esteemed U.S. News & World Report rankings unveiled on February 7, 2024.
Tags: Awards
by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024
The upcoming June 2024 issue of Science Direct promises to deliver an illuminating article spotlighting the remarkable contributions of African American trailblazers in the field of gynecologic oncology.