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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.

Research Ethics Panel

Research Ethics to Advance Health Equity Symposium Addresses Difficult Topic

by Office of The President - November 29 , 2022

As part of Downstate’s commitment to advancing health equity, The John Conley Division of Medical Ethics & Humanities presented its Research Ethics to Advance Health Equity Symposium focused on critical facets of ethical behavior in community-facing...

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Tags: Ethics, Events, Research, Rheumatology

Community Flu Vaccine

Community Flu Vaccine Drive

by Office of The President - November 29 , 2022

With the continuing rise of influenza cases in New York and throughout the nation, SUNY Downstate’s Chinese American Medical Society (CAMS) and Latino Medical Students Association (LMSA) student clubs, in collaboration with the Academy of Medical...

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Shout-Outs

by Office of the President - November 29 , 2022

Ramon Gist, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director for Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, participated in the 33rd Annual Symposium on “Health Care Service in New York: Research and Practice,” sponsored by the United Hospital Fund...

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Tags: Shout Outs

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In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - November 29 , 2022

Responding to ‘Relentless Growth’ of the Radiologist’s Workload – October 26, 2022 Featuring: Stephen Waite, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology and Internal Medicine

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Must-see Downstate TV

by Office of the President - November 29 , 2022

Keyanna Mitchell’s Cleft and Craniofacial Story SUNY Downstate Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2022 Diversity Programs Information Webinar Renal Transplant Evaluation

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Impact 2030

IMPACT 2030 Strategic Plan Officially Launched

by Office of the President - November 8 , 2022

Following more than a year of work that began in 2018 with a planned rollout of the IMPACT 2025 Strategic Plan in March 2020, last week, I was proud to launch IMPACT 2030, our newly-renamed Strategic Plan, officially.

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Tags: Strategic Plan

SUNY Old Westbury President Rev. Calvin O. Butts

Remembering SUNY Old Westbury President Emeritus Rev. Calvin O. Butts, III

by Office of the President - November 8 , 2022

Like everyone else, I was saddened upon hearing the news of the passing of my friend, retired SUNY Old Westbury President Rev. Calvin O. Butts, III, MDiv, DMin. In 2020, Dr. Butts was appointed President Emeritus of the State University of New York...

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Town Hall Riley

Presidential Town Hall Provides Institutional Updates

by Office of the President - November 8 , 2022

Last week, I unveiled Downstate’s new Strategic Plan at our fall Town Hall Meeting. IMPACT 2030 is a dynamic and forward-thinking document charting Downstate’s future direction. It sets concrete short- and long-term goals to guide us as we continue...

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Tags: Events, Strategic Plan

McCormack Scholarships

Students Receive Coveted William McCormack Scholarships

by Office of the President - November 8 , 2022

Congratulations to Noorulain Paracha, Anuradha Shetty, Felix Rozenberg, and Adem Idrizi, four students interested in Infectious Diseases recently awarded William D. McCormack Scholarships.

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Tags: Awards, Education, Scholarships

Aunt Minnie The Best of Radiology

Downstate Researchers Win Scientific Paper of the Year Award from International News Site

by Office of the President - November 8 , 2022

Congratulations to the Downstate team of researchers whose paper, “Mandating Limits on Workload, Duty, and Speed in Radiology,” was named Scientific Paper of the Year by the Radiology news site Aunt Minnie.com, a comprehensive community internet...

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Tags: Radiology

Biobat Ribbon Cutting

BioBAT Cuts Ribbon on New Lab Space

by Office of the President - November 8 , 2022

The Interstate Environmental Commission (IEC) recently cut the ribbon for its new space at BioBAT in the Brooklyn Army Terminal.

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Tags: Events

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Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Medical Society Welcomes More than 40 New Members

by Office of the President - November 8 , 2022

Congratulations to the 43 members of the College of Medicine Class of ’23 who were recently inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Medical Society—Eta Chapter of New York. The SUNY Downstate Eta Chapter is committed to recognizing...

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Tags: Education

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Shout-Outs

by Office of the President - November 8 , 2022

Ramon Gist, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director for Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, participated in the 33rd Annual Symposium on “Health Care Service in New York: Research and Practice,” sponsored by the United Hospital Fund...

Read More

Tags: Shout Outs

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In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - November 8 , 2022

Responding to ‘Relentless Growth’ of the Radiologist’s Workload – October 26, 2022 Featuring: Stephen Waite, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology and Internal Medicine

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Must-see Downstate TV

by Office of the President - November 8 , 2022

Keyanna Mitchell’s Cleft and Craniofacial Story SUNY Downstate Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2022 Diversity Programs Information Webinar Renal Transplant Evaluation

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Mary Bassett

Bridges to Medicine Program Receives Additional State Funding

by Office of The President - October 24 , 2022

It was an honor to join New York State Health Commissioner Mary T. Bassett, M.D., and Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) president Jo Wiederhorn as part of Governor Hochul’s announcement that New York State has doubled its investment...

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School of Public Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (AAIUH) Receive $430K Congressional Grant

by Office of the President - October 24 , 2022

Congratulations to the School of Public Health (SPH), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Arthur Ashe Institute of Urban Health, which received a $430K grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Black maternal health...

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Tags: Arthur Ashe, Awards, Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health SportsBall Gala Celebrates its 28th Year

by Office of The President - October 24 , 2022

Congratulations to the School of Public Health (SPH), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Arthur Ashe Institute of Urban Health, which received a $430K grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Black maternal health...

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Adriana Conde

National Association of Hispanic Nurses Hosts Mentoring Program Kickoff to Closeout National Hispanic Heritage Month

by Office of The President - October 24 , 2022

Congratulations to Adriana M. Conde, Employee & Labor Relations Assistant Vice President, for her capstone project, developed as part of the SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI). The program focused on a mentorship/leadership model to encourage...

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Tags: Nursing