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. If you would like to submit a story idea or letter to the editor, please email us at president@dhsiu.edu.
Design Thinking Transforms Medical Training
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.
HEAT Program Continues to Redefine HIV/AIDS Care
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...
School of Public Health Successfully Reaccredited
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
U.S. News & World Report Ranks CON Online Graduate Program Among the Top 50
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.
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Downstate’s Black Gynecologic Oncology Trailblazers
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.
Dr. Sam Marquez Among 2024 AAA Fellows
by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024
Congratulations to Sam Marquez, Ph.D., Professor in the Departments of Cell Biology and Otolaryngology, who was recently announced as a 2024 Fellow by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA). The AAA is proud to recognize 18 individuals out of...
Tags: Cell Biology
Advancing Autism Research at Downstate
by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024
In a notable advancement for autism research, Edward V. Quadros, Ph.D., research professor of Cell Biology, and Harris Huberman, M.D., MPH, developmental pediatrician and associate professor, both researchers at Downstate, are pioneering efforts...
Celebrating Health and Heritage in February
by Office of the President - February 6 , 2024
As we celebrate Heart Health Month, National Cancer Prevention Month, and Black History Month, it is essential to recognize their interconnectedness. These moments on our calendars are not isolated but deeply intertwined, especially in the context...