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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.

Efekona Nuwere

Downstate Faculty Member Chosen for SUNY Accessibility Fellowship

by Office of the President - January 6 , 2026

Congratulations to Efekona Nuwere, Ed.D., MPH, OTR/L, Chair of the Master’s and Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral programs, on his selection as a member of the 2026 cohort of the SUNY Accessibility Advocates and Allies (AAA) Faculty...

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Backpack Awareness

Bringing Backpack Safety to PS 235

by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025

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From Equity to AI Innovation: Dr. Vikram Pagpatan Named SUNY Fellow

by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025

Downstate proudly congratulates Vikram Pagpatan, Ed.D., OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA, ATP, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Admissions Coordinator, on being named to the inaugural class of SUNY’s AI for the Public Good Fellows.

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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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SOHP Announces New Fall Programs

by Office of the President - April 17 , 2023

The School of Health Professions (SOHP) plans to launch two exciting new programs in the fall of 2023. The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) MS degree, a hybrid program, will prepare students for clinical work with persons with disabilities by applying...

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Occupational Therapy Hosts White Coat Ceremony and Pi Theta Epsilon Inductions

by Office of The President - February 21 , 2023

Congratulations to the students, faculty, and staff in the Occupational Therapy Program on its recent annual White Coat and Honor Society Induction ceremonies on February 13. Faculty, family, and friends gathered in the Alumni Auditorium—and virtually...

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