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.

The Giancarlo Iosue Story of Love and Hope Inspires NICU Nursing Scholarship

by Office of the President - April 8 , 2025

There is perhaps no experience more heart-wrenching than watching a newborn struggle for survival in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The hum of machines, the beeping of monitors, the stillness between alarms—every second is stretched between...

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Tags: Awards, Nursing, Scholarships

Hands That Heal: The Power of Occupational Therapy

by Office of the President - March 11 , 2025

Occupational therapy (OT) is one of the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting nearly 12 percent job growth over the next decade. An aging population drives this demand, individuals recovering...

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Tags: Awards, Occupational Therapy

The Gold Heart of Humanism

by Office of the President - February 11 , 2025

On January 14, we celebrated our newest inductees into the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). This recognition goes beyond academic excellence to honor those who lead with compassion, integrity, and respect.

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Tags: Awards, Honors