March 2025 Announcements
By Office of Communications & Marketing | Mar 1, 2025
The Passing of Lester E. Parker
It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the sudden passing of our dear
colleague and friend Lester Parker.
Lester worked in Mail Services for over 38 years and was a loyal and proud Downstate employee. He brought energy, enthusiasm, professionalism, and laughter to the workplace, which was infectious to all he encountered. Lester's kindness and willingness to go the extra mile endeared him to everyone. His absence will leave a void that will be impossible to fill.
Lester's sudden departure has left us all shocked and deeply saddened. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones, and we share their grief at this moment of profound loss.
Please see the funeral services information below:
Viewing/Funeral Service will be held at:
Lawrence H. Woodward Funeral Home
1 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Wednesday, March 26th
Viewing: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Service: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
To view funeral service via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83239610979
MH Digital Arts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Lester Earl Parker Home Going Celebration
Time: Mar 26, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 832 3961 0979
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If anyone has any questions about the zoom link please contact: Mike Haughton (917)-327-2003.
Student Health Center and Employee Health Service Closed for Lunch
Beginning Monday, March 17, 2025, the Student Health Center and Employee Health Service (440 Lenox Road) will be closed for lunch. The last appointment before lunch will be at 12:30 PM, and the office will reopen at 2:00 PM. All staff will be taking lunch simultaneously to improve efficiency.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Mandatory Ethics Training:
In-Person & Virtual Trainings in February & March
Colleagues,
It’s crucial that all Downstate employees meet the state’s MANDATORY requirement to attend annual Ethics Training.
- For anyone delinquent from last year, taking the training in 2025 will satisfy the requirements for 2024, and you will also need to take the Ethics Refresher later in 2025 when it is available.
- If you attended Ethics training in 2024 or Jan/Feb 2025, we’ll soon be sharing information about the 2025 Online Refresher Training (required for everyone on alternating years, between live trainings).
You have two options for training, In-Person or Online:
1) In-Person Ethics Training at Downstate:
DHR is conducting more in-person, onsite trainings led by Rich Jones, Learning & Development Associate. Please register by contacting Rich at rich.jones@downstate.edu. He will send you a calendar invitation.
MARCH: Thursday, March 20th at 10:30am - 12:30pm
APRIL: Tuesday, April 15th at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Classroom 1A in the HSEB, (Health Sciences Education Building)
Please note that you must arrive on time and attend the entire session to receive credit for the training.
2) Online Ethics Training:
COELIG is hosting more virtual sessions, which tend to fill up quickly.
If you don’t see one of the dates below, that means it is full and no longer available.
Tuesday, March 4th from 10 am to 12 pm
Wednesday, March 5th from 2 to 4 pm
Thursday, March 6th from 1 to 3 pmTuesday, March 11th from 10 am to 12 pm
Wednesday, March 12th from 2 to 4 pm
Thursday, March 13th from 1 to 3 pmTuesday, March 18th from 10 am to 12 pm
Wednesday, March 19th from 2 to 4 pm
Thursday, March 20th from 1 to 3 pmTuesday, March 25th from 10 am to 12 pm
Wednesday, March 26th from 2 to 4 pm
Thursday, March 27th from 1 to 3 pm
To register for training, please click this link and scroll down to the following section on the page:
Comprehensive Ethics Training Course
How to Enroll
Enrollment InformationClick this link to proceed:
ENROLL NOW USING OUR SELF-ENROLLMENT CLASS REGISTRATION PORTAL
Complete the fields in the screenshot below, following these steps:
- Enter “Downstate” to select the agency.
- Enter your “N” number.
- Enter first and last name.
- Enter your Downstate email address.
- Your email address is required to ensure you receive your certificate upon completion of the training. Do not enter your personal email address.
- Select a date from the menu by clicking “find a training”.
You must attend the entire session by logging on at the start time, using the email you registered with.
Late arrivals will not receive credit for attendance.
Please be advised this virtual training is not offered through the Department of Human Resources. Therefore, we will not be able to assist with login issues, etc.
Thank you
Downstate Health’s 2025 Culture of Safety Survey
2025 Culture of Safety Survey
Dear Colleagues,
Beginning Monday, March 3, we are asking all hospital staff to complete the Culture of Safety Survey as part of our hospital’s efforts to improve patient safety. The anonymous Patient Safety Culture Survey measures your perception of patient safety at the hospital.
What: Patient Safety Culture Survey
When: March 3 to April 4
Who: All Downstate Health employees including those that are working at off-site clinics and faculties are eligible
How: On a laptop/desktop computer, cell phone, or tablet, click this survey link:
INSTRUCTIONS
The survey will be open for four weeks, starting on March 3, 2025 and ending March 28, 2025. We ask that all staff who receive this e-mail complete the survey during this timeframe. The survey should take around 15 minutes to complete, and we have advised all managers to allow staff the appropriate time to complete the survey during their shift.
You can also access and complete the survey from anywhere scanning the QR Code or
clicking the link directly from your mobile device, such as your cell phone or tablet.
You can also take the survey from you desktop or laptop. In addition, you can access
the survey by clicking the “Push Pin Icon” from your Downstate desktop. It will look
like this image below:
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
Every patient and employee who enters our hospital should feel confident that our organizational culture keeps patients safe. This survey is the primary way we measure and improve our patient safety culture.
The following are reasons why every employee should complete the survey:
- The survey is anonymous – we ensure you that survey responses cannot be linked to any individual
- This is your chance to make your voice heard at the highest levels of the organization and benchmark it on a local and national level
- The survey responses will be used to identify ways to make patient care safer – the hospital relies on frontline employees to notice and point out ways we can be better
- Your responses let us track our performance over time and tell us if we are improving
- Your responses will highlight areas where we have the best safety culture, so we can learn best practices that can be shared across the hospital
- The more people who respond, the more accurate the results. If we want to make improvements, the responses should represent as many members of our staff as possible.
KEEPING RESPONSES ANONYMOUS
We have made every effort to keep your responses anonymous so that you may share your honest and open perspective on our hospital’s patient safety culture.
ELIGIBILITY
If you are a Downstate Health employee and working in any off-site clinics, Finance Building, Dialysis Center, Academic Schools, and Faculties, etc., you are all eligible to complete the survey.
Whether you provide direct patient care or not, you can influence patient safety, and your perspective and experiences are important. We ask that all staff take the time to complete this survey to ensure that we get a complete picture of the safety culture in our hospital.
If you have any issue accessing the survey, please contact Muhammad Islam via e-mail at muhammad.islam@downstate.edu.
Upon completing your survey, please print your confirmation and bring it to the Patient Relations Office, 445 Lenox Road, ROOM #A1-381, by the main elevator lobby, for a $5 coupon redeemable at the cafeteria.
Your feedback is important and our goal is for everyone to take this vital survey. Click here to take the survey.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Request for Nominations
Nominations are requested (these may be self-nominations) for the following open positions:
- Presiding Officer Elect - (two-year term of office then two years as Presiding Officer, then two years as Past Presiding Officer)
- Secretary - (two-year term of office)
- University Faculty Senator - 2 positions (three-year term of office)
- University Faculty Senator - Alternate - 2 positions (three-year term of office)
Nominations may be submitted via the Qualtrics link below Tuesday February 25 through Saturday March 8, 2025, at 11:59PM:
Downstate Assembly of the Faculty and Professional Staff Nominations
The Downstate Spring Assembly meeting to announce the slate and solicit nominations from the floor will be held in March, date to be determined.
For more information on the DAFPS, please visit SUNY Downstate Faculty Governance webpage
Any member of the Downstate Faculty and Professional Staff Assembly who has been a member for at least 12 months is eligible to run for Presiding Officer-Elect and Secretary except the Dean of each of the constituent schools and colleges.
An individual shall not simultaneously hold more than one of the following positions: Presiding Officer of the Downstate Assembly of Faculty and Professional Staff, Senator, Alternate Senator. Additionally, an individual shall not simultaneously hold more than one of the following positions of the Downstate Assembly of Faculty and Professional Staff: Presiding Officer, Presiding Officer-Elect, and Secretary. In addition, an individual shall not simultaneously hold the position of Presiding Officer of the Downstate Assembly of Faculty and Professional Staff and Presiding Officer of the Faculty and Professional Staff Assembly of one of the constituent schools or colleges.
At Downstate, the Local “University Senate” is called the “Downstate Assembly of the Faculty and Professional Staff (DAFPS).” Matters of concern to the faculty and staff are to be relayed to this committee for consideration. There is an Executive Committee of 24 members. This committee includes the Presiding Officer (PO), PO Elect, and Secretary of the DAFPS, four University Senators and four Alternate Senators, all of whom are all elected by the Full Downstate Assembly. Each of the Senators vote in the UFS at Plenary meetings three times a year. Other integral members of the Executive Committee are the elected POs and PO Elects from each of the five Schools/Colleges, and one (non-voting) Student member. The DAFPS and its Executive Committee is advisory to the President of Downstate, and the SUNY University Faculty Senate (UFS), on which the Senators serve, is advisory to the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees of SUNY.
The Downstate Assembly of Faculty and Professional Staff Assembly is responsible for the development and implementation of programs and policies in accordance with the standards for Articles of Governance of the State University Faculty Senate, subject to the authority of the State University Board of Trustees.
Notice on Cafeteria: New Opening During Construction - Phase III
Welcome to the final phase of the Cafeteria Expansion! We appreciate your cooperation and patience during construction.
Starting Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Cafeteria Servery will be closed for construction.
What’s new:
- First Floor access from the University Hospital to the Basic Sciences Building and beyond has been restored.
- Three (3) locations have been activated to provide Food Services while we undergo construction operations.
- The Mini-Mart, the Kiosk, and the Temporary Food Services area will provide limited food options during construction work on the Servery.
- Construction of the Conference Center has been completed.
We value your understanding and will provide regular updates as the project progresses.
Information Security Advisory: MAC Computers Management - Your Action is Required
Dear Colleagues,
As part of our commitment to maintaining the security of our organization’s data, to comply with multiple SUNY Downstate policies, and regulatory compliance requirements, all Downstate owned Apple computers will be managed by the Downstate centralized management solution. (No personal Apple devices would be affected)
This solution will be utilized to protect our users and data, ensure the operating system is up to date, and assure all required software and security updates.
Please follow the instructions below:
PEF & M/C Partnership: Professional Development Opportunity
Please see the attached flyer for the PSWP Professional Development Opportunities for PEF-Represented and M/C Employees.
For more information on registration and workshop details, please visit the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS). For SLMS info and details, visit
And for any other questions, please contact PSWP customer service at PSWPRegistration@albany.edu.
Healthstream Learning Management/Active Directory Workflow
Dear Faculty, Staff, Fellows/Residents, and Students:
We’re thrilled to announce the completion of our newly updated Learning Management Platform, Healthstream!
You may already be familiar with the system, but we are rolling out some exciting new features and functionality as well as system integration with Downstate Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) data.
Part of the re-design will require a new workflow for Active Directory account creation (the issuance of NetID and email).
Effective immediately, workforce members hired through the following Downstate affiliated entities will automatically transmit employment data/details to Information Services for NetID account creation and Healthstream learner profile enrollment. This includes:
- Downstate Department of Human Resources for State employees
- Medical Board Office for credentialed providers
- Graduate Medical Education Program for residents
- Downstate Health Physicians for physician practice plan employees
- Research Foundation for RF employees
- Registrar for College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Health Professions, School of Public Health, School of Graduate Studies students
For most on-boarding, Department Administrators will no longer need to request network access or Healthstream enrollment for new employees; this will be done seamlessly. Workforce learners will access the platform through single sign on, password-free authentication. However, Department Administrators will still need to submit requests to IT for network access for the following categories of users: agency nurses, temporary staff, resident rotators, contractors/vendors, and Sodexho workers. Additionally, specific information system access requests (i.e. HealthBridge) should continue to follow the current process.
Supervisors will have a “My Team Dashboard” within Healthstream showing all reporting employees and at-a-glance tracking of outstanding training assignments.
As the campus was advised, outstanding assignments were purged during the system re-design. In the coming weeks, learners may receive notifications for reinstated assignments as they are brought back online.
Employees can access the site in the ‘Faculty & Staff Resources’ section at Downstate.edu.
We’re confident that Healthstream will enhance your learning experience and support our collective mission to deliver excellence in education, research, and healthcare.
If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to compliance@downstate.edu.
Register Today For An Upcoming AVERT Active Shooter Training
AVERT, short for Active Violence Emergency Response Training goes beyond active shooter training by teaching emergency bleeding control techniques, warning signs of a potential aggressor, quick response in a violent situation, escape, evade, or attack in critical seconds during an event, and staff confidence needed to respond. University Hospital at Downstate is now a training center with 14 certified instructors that includes staff from Emergency Management, University Police, the HAZMAT team, and the ED.
Please RSVP by using the link below to register for an upcoming Active Shooter Training:
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- Event Address: University Hospital at Downstate
- Exact location will be emailed after registration is complete
- For more information, contact Jennifer Guzman at Jennifer.Guzman@downstate.edu
- Register for an upcoming event here:
Join the SOHP and Other Campus Affiliates Monthly Research Capacity Building Meetings!
Are you a faculty member who is an established researcher or looking to jumpstart your research career within a supportive community? If so, please consider joining us for monthly Research Capacity Building Meetings sponsored by the School of Health Professions (SOHP), and open to all faculty on the Downstate campus.
The SOHP invites you to our campus-wide, monthly Research Capacity Building Meetings starting in March. These meetings offer a unique opportunity to engage with peers, share ideas, and elevate research across Downstate.
Why Attend?
By joining us, you will become part of a community of practice, which focuses on building research skills and fostering meaningful connections. Each month you can look forward to:
- Educational Insight: Explore new research topics or revisit key concepts through our monthly educational segments.
- Stay Informed: Hear the latest research updates from the Office of the Senior Vice-President for Research (OSVPR).
- Brainstorm & Innovate: Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop and vet new research ideas with feedback from experienced peers.
- Collaborate Beyond Silos: Connect across departments and form new research partnerships that exceed traditional programmatic lines.
- Celebrate & Support: Find encouragement to celebrate research successes and tackle challenges together in a warm, collaborative environment.
Whether you are seasoned in research or just starting out, these meetings offer invaluable support, guidance, and connections to help you thrive in your work.
Let us build a culture of research together where research can flourish at Downstate.
Please note that this will be our only center-wide communication for this series of
meetings.
These meetings occur on the second Wednesday of each month at noon via Zoom (link
here: https://zoom.us/j/91381292052). Please contact Franchon Jackson (Franchon.Jackson@downstate.edu), if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Pre-Retirement Planning Winter Webinars
The attached is an announcement regarding OER’s DIRECTIONS: pre-retirement planning webinar which has been developed to assist eligible New York State employees in planning for one of the most challenging and exciting periods in life – retirement! Therefore, please post and announce this webinar to eligible staff on your campuses.
The following link provides additional registration information including dates/times and subject matter(s) to be covered: https://oer.ny.gov/directions-pre-retirement-planning-webinar
- Please note that the SUNY ORP retirement plan is not specifically covered in these webinar sessions, but there are other sessions (i.e. NYSHIP retiree coverage) that are still beneficial to SUNY ORP members.
Cardiovascular Summer Institute at SUNY Downstate
The Cardiovascular Summer Institute is a research career advancing opportunity sponsored
by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) since 2006 at the State University
of New York Downstate Health Sciences University at Brooklyn, NY. This mentored research
program addresses the difficulties experienced by junior investigators in establishing
independent research programs and negotiating through the academic ranks. The desired
outcome is to accelerate the path to becoming independent investigators and improve
the recruitment and retention of faculty with interest in cardiovascular health disparities.
Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Summer Institute provides an intensive didactic and mentored research training program in cardiovascular health disparities, grantsmanship, and career development skills. The goal of this multidisciplinary research training program is to inspire scholars to conduct research in cardiovascular health disparities by employing multimodal techniques at the forefront of the field.
The most recent evaluations of this program outcomes are remarkable and shows that 1) over 66% of our mentees secured peer-reviewed grants, 2) 35% and 27% were promoted from Assistant to Associate or Full Professor, respectively and 3) the number of publications quadrupled post-graduation from our Summer Institute. (Boutjdir, M., Aromolaran, A. S., de Las Fuentes, L., Boyington, J. E. A., Arteaga, S. S., Jobe, J., Jeffe, D. B., Rao, D. C., Rice, T. K., & Davila-Roman, V. G. (2019). Research Education and Mentoring Program in Cardiovascular Diseases for Under-Represented Junior Faculty From NHLBI SIPID/PRIDE. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 73(14), 1861–1865. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2019.01.042)
I am writing to you today on behalf of the Cardiovascular Summer Institute Director, Dr. Mohamed Boutjdir, to announce that our program is open for applications, and we are currently recruiting only 8 scholars for Summer 2025’s (June 16th to June 27th) Cohort 12 on a rolling admission basis. I have attached our brochure which has more details about our program. I appreciate sharing it with any of your Junior Faculty and colleagues who may benefit from this program.
Please do not hesitate to contact Michael Cupelli (michael.cupelli@downstate.edu) with any questions.
2025 TRANSPORT Junior Faculty Training Program
We are pleased to share information about the 2025 TRANSPORT Junior Faculty Training Program, an enriching opportunity designed to support junior faculty in their academic and research careers. This year-long program provides didactic courses in:
- Community-based participatory research
- Study design, working with and presenting data
- Research ethics and grantsmanship skills
- Academic career development
Program Details:
- Duration: One-year training program (2025–2026)
- Summer 1 Session: June 16 – June 27, 2025
- Summer 2 Session: Includes NIH mock study section in Summer 2026
- Research Support: Up to $15,000
- Mentorship: Participants will work closely with mentors throughout the year
Eligibility:
- Open to junior faculty at the Assistant Professor level
- Individuals in biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences are encouraged to apply
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
The application deadline is March 1, 2025, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
We kindly request your assistance in sharing the attached flyer with faculty members
who may benefit from this valuable opportunity. The application link is included in
the flyer:
Apply Here.
If applicants have any questions or need additional details, they can feel free to contact Lakia Maxwell at lakia.maxwell@downstate.edu, mentioning "2025 TRANSPORT JUNIOR FACULTY" in the subject line.
We appreciate your support in helping us reach potential applicants and fostering professional development within our faculty community.
2025 Transition to Academic Careers (TRACS) Program
We are excited to invite applications for the 2025 Transition to Academic Careers (TRACS) Program, a one-year paid research training opportunity designed to strengthen the research capacity of students in biomedicine and public health as they transition to the next stage of their careers.
About TRACS
TRACS provides scholars with rigorous research training under the guidance of experienced mentors. Participants will contribute to ongoing research projects and scientific publications, enhancing their competitiveness for residency, post-doctoral training, or doctoral program applications.
Program Details
📅 Program Dates: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
💰 Stipend: $25,000 (distributed quarterly)
⌛ Time Commitment: 20 hours per week for one year
🏛️ Sponsored by: NIMHD (Grant #2S21MD012474-06)
Eligibility Requirements
✔ U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
✔ A current student in a pre-doctoral program (e.g., DrPH, MD, PhD, DNP) or in a gap year preparing to apply to a doctoral program
✔ Demonstrated interest in public health, community-based, clinical, and translational research
✔ Good academic standing
How to Apply
📌 Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
Submit one PDF file with the subject line "TRACS" to Lakia.Maxwell@downstate.edu, including:
✅ Cover Letter (max 500 words) outlining career goals, research interests, prior experience, and
how TRACS will support future plans
✅ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
✅ Unofficial Transcript with course listings
✅ One Letter of Recommendation
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience, enhance your academic profile, and prepare for the next steps in your career. If you have any questions, please email Lakia Maxwell at Lakia.Maxwell@downstate.edu with the subject line: "TRACS Program Inquiry."
Apply Now – 2025 CREST Phase II Pilot Grant Award for Clinical Research Scientists
We are excited to announce the 2025 Clinical Research Training Program (CREST) Phase II Pilot Grant Award, an opportunity for clinical fellows and junior faculty to advance their research careers while addressing health disparities in Brooklyn.
About the Program:
The CREST Phase II program provides pilot award funding of up to $50,000 to support mentored clinical and translational research projects. This funding will serve as a catalyst for generating preliminary data that can be used for future NIH funding applications (K or R series awards).
Key Program Details:
✅ Up to 4 pilot grants will be awarded for a 12-month research period
✅ Research must align with the CREST goal of reducing health disparities and promoting health equity
✅ Areas of focus include health services research, translational science, community-engaged research, implementation
science, and public health
✅ Funded projects are expected to lead to peer-reviewed publications and NIH grant applications
Who Can Apply?
✔ Clinical fellows and junior faculty (within seven years of their first faculty appointment)
✔ Must hold a clinical doctorate degree (e.g., MD, DO, DDS, DNP, PhD with clinical responsibilities)
✔ Must have prior research training OR have completed CREST Phase I
✔ Must have a CREST mentor at SUNY Downstate (mentors outside the institution are also encouraged)
How to Apply:
🔹 Letter of Intent Deadline: February 28, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
Submit to Lakia Maxwell (Lakia.Maxwell@downstate.edu) with:
- Descriptive title of your study
- PI’s name, address, and contact information
- Names of your Primary Mentor and other key personnel
- Short Abstract (up to 500 words)
- NIH Biosketch (up to 5 pages)
Full Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 (for selected applicants)
Selection Criteria:
A peer-review committee will evaluate applications based on:
✔ Significance and feasibility of the research question
✔ Scientific rigor and approach
✔ Qualifications of the investigator and mentor
✔ Plans for obtaining extramural funding
We encourage eligible candidates to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to advance their research careers while making a lasting impact on health equity.
If you have any questions, please email Lakia Maxwell at Lakia.Maxwell@downstate.edu with the subject line: "2025 CREST Phase II Pilot Grant Award."
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Upcoming Events
10th Annual Cancer Health Disparities Symposium
Friday, March 7, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
The Tenth Annual Cancer Health Disparities Symposium will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm in the Alumni Auditorium at SUNY Downstate. The symposium is free and open to physicians, scientists, nurses, trainees, students, and community members, and is sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - Department of Medicine/Division of Gastroenterology, the Brooklyn Health Disparities Center, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
The Keynote Address will be presented by Dr. Chanita Hughes Halbert, Vice Chair for Research and Professor, Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California.
Session 1 will address Colorectal Cancer, Session 2 includes talks on Cancer Clinical Trials and Session 3 will cover talks on Pancreatic Cancer.
For more information and to register, including details on Continuing Medical Education, please visit:
Cancer Disparity Symposium Event
Third and Final Public Hearing for a Stronger Downstate
March 13, 2025
6:00 PM
Alumni Auditorium
The third and final public hearing of Governor Kathy Hochul’s Downstate Community Advisory Board (DCAB) will be held on Thursday, March 13 at 6 PM to discuss the financial health, sustainability, and future of University Hospital at Downstate.
This hearing will be held at Downstate’s Alumni Auditorium, 395 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203, on March 13, 2025 at 6 PM.
For those wishing to participate, please fill out the form to submit your written feedback or if you wish to speak at the hearing clink the link below.
To learn more about the Downstate Community Advisory Board, click the link below.
Downstate Community Advisory Board
Join Us for Our Patient Safety and Quality Fair
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Celebrate Patient Safety Week with presentations highlighting our patient safety, process improvement, and quality improvement projects at the Patient Safety and Quality Fair. On Tuesday, March 18, our staff, students, and faculty will get the opportunity to present their ideas to help make patient care safer and discuss projects that can improve our policies, processes, and practices. The best projects selected will win great prizes. Our Patient Safety and Quality Fair will be a dynamic event, packed with speakers, games, and an incredible keynote presentation on ‘Innovative Ways to Promote Staff Engagement in Quality Activities’ given by Komal Bajaj, M.D., MS-HPEd, Chief Quality Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals Jacobi Medical Center and Medical Director of Sustainability, NYC Health + Hospitals. We will also hear remarks from other members of leadership at Downstate as well.
Our Vision at the University Hospital at Downstate is to be the ‘Best Place to Get Care and the Best Place to Give Care’. For this event, we will share ideas and best practices to improve the care of our community. Every member of our team offers a significant contribution to this vision. We are looking forward to ALL Downstate physicians, nurses, employees, and students registering to partake in this exciting event. Following the event, we have confidence that you will be motivated and energized about patient safety and quality improvement at Downstate. So please, do not miss out and register for this amazing event. See our attached agenda for the Fair that will take place in-person.
CLICK HERE for registration information on the Patient Safety and Quality Fair and join us as an attendee on Tuesday, March 18!
Disability 101 For Healthcare Providers
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
5:00 PM
Join Us for the Interprofessional Case Study Roundtable
Thursday, March 27, 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PHAB HALL
Join Us In Person – 8th Annual TRANSPORT Symposium!
Friday, March 28, 2025
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
PHAB Building
We are excited to invite you to the 8th Annual TRANSPORT Symposium, focused on “Addressing Social Determinants of Health: Building Healthier Communities Together.” This event will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, public health advocates, and community leaders to explore collaborative solutions that advance health equity and improve community well-being.
Why Attend?
As valued academic partners and collaborators, your participation will:
✅ Provide opportunities for networking and interdisciplinary collaboration
✅ Engage you in critical discussions on housing, food security, and mental health
✅ Offer a platform to connect research with real-world public health challenges
✅ Help shape actionable strategies through interactive workshops
Event Details:
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
🕠 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM EST
📍 Location: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Public Health Academic Building (PHAB)
🏛 Address: 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
A light breakfast will be served from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM, so we encourage you to arrive early to network and start the day with us.
Your expertise and commitment to health equity are vital to the success of this event. We encourage you to attend in person to engage in meaningful discussions and strengthen partnerships that drive sustainable change.
Register Today!
Space is limited—secure your spot now!
Register here: https://TRANSPORT25.eventbrite.com
Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who may be interested. We look forward to seeing you there and continuing our collaborative efforts to build healthier communities together.
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