The President's Bulletin
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.
SUNY Chancellor King Visits Downstate
by Office of the President - April 3 , 2023
It was a delight to welcome and host SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. last week for his first visit to Downstate where he met students, faculty, and staff, toured our campus and toured UHD. Chancellor King’s visit to Downstate was the official...
Women Scientists at Downstate Lead Efforts on COVID-19 Research
by Office of the President - April 3 , 2023
To mark Women’s History Month, the Office of Communications & Marketing organized a panel on COVID-19 research highlighting the contributions of outstanding women scientists at Downstate, moderated by Teresa Y. Smith, M.D., MSEd, Associate Dean...
Former Deputy Mayor and Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott Talks Social Work and Public Service
by Office of the President - April 3 , 2023
Former NYC Deputy Mayor and NYC Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott joined SUNY Downstate social workers Clivia Torres, LCSW-R, Care Manager in Downstate’s Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease ( CEAD), and Felicia Thompson, LMSW, MPA,...
Tags: Events, Social Work
New Chief of Hematology/Oncology Joins Downstate
by Office of the President - April 3 , 2023
Following the February announcement of our partnership between Downstate and Maimonides to expand access to cancer care in Central Brooklyn, we are delighted to formally welcome Kevin Becker, M.D., as Downstate’s new chief in the Division of Hematology/Oncology....
Tags: Hematology / Oncology
COM Student Wins PSSF Medical Scholars Research Fellowship
by Office of the President - April 3 , 2023
Congratulations to David Cano, (Title), one of only five physician-scientist students nationwide to be offered the prestigious Physician-Scientist Support Foundation Medical Scholars Research Fellowship for 2023-2024. Not only is David among a small...
Meet the New Daniel Hale Williams Society Board Leaders
by Office of The President - April 3 , 2023
Daniel Hale Williams Society (DHWS) is a chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) that supports current and future underrepresented medical students. Their mission is to address the needs of underserved communities and increase...
Becker’s Hospital Review Honors SUNY Downstate and UHD’s Best
by Office of the President - April 3 , 2023
Congratulations to Tashma Watson, Ph.D., R.N., CSSM, who was named among the Becker’s Hospital Review 2023 List of the 149 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know. Congratulations to Wren Lester, Ph.D., CPXP, CPHQ, UHD chief experience officer, who was...
Annual Dr. Dale Blackstock Awards Honors SUNY Downstate’s Best
by Office of the President - March 20 , 2023
For the past five years, during Women’s History Month, Downstate has honored groups of phenomenal women who have continued the legacy of service while celebrating the life of Dr. Dale Blackstock.
Tags: Events
SUNY Downstate Plays “Match” Maker
by Office of the President - March 20 , 2023
Congratulations to the College of Medicine for another successful Match Day, as 188 medical students learned that, upon graduation, they would do residency assignments for at least the next three years of additional training in their specialties.
Tags: College of Medicine, Events
Three Cheers for UHD’s 2023 Patient Safety and Quality Fair!
by Office of the President - March 20 , 2023
Last week, excited UHD staff presented their innovative ideas to help make patient care safer and discussed projects to improve our policies, processes, and practices. UHD’s third annual Patient Safety and Quality Fair was a dynamic in-person event...
SPH Professor Contributes to GAO Report on Pandemic Origins
by Office of the President - March 20 , 2023
Sergios-Orestis Kolokotronis, Ph.D., SPH Assistant Professor of Epidemiology & Infectious Diseases, was invited as an expert by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to contribute to a report investigating how the nation might prevent future...
Tags: School of Public Health
Downstate Organizes Health Fair at Emmanuel Baptist Church
by Office of the President - March 20 , 2023
Downstate’s Center for Community Health Promotion and Wellness (CCHPW) and the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) organized a health fair at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Fort Greene on March 12, 2023.
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.
Downstate Recognized Among Best Higher Education Websites of 2022
by Office of the President - March 6 , 2023
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University was among eight colleges and universities’ websites recognized by Modern Campus for excellence in website design and management.