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September Downstate Update

Annual Safety Report

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

by Department of University Police and Public Safety - September 26 , 2025

Please be advised that as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”), SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is pleased to publish the “2025 Annual Security and Fire...

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TRANSPORT Junior Faculty Training Program Flyer

2026 TRANSPORT Junior Faculty Training

by Office of Communications & Marketing - September 26 , 2025

An enriching summer program that provides junior faculty with didactic courses in community-based participatory research, study design, working with and presenting data, research ethics, grantsmanship skills, and academic career development.

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Dr. John C. LaRosa

Announcing The Passing of Dr. John C. LaRosa

by Office of Communications & Marketing - September 23 , 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of John C. LaRosa, M.D., FACP, who served as the 15th president of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate) from 1999 to 2012. Dr. LaRosa was also a distinguished Professor of Medicine and...

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Rosh Hashanah

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah

by Office of Communications & Marketing - September 22 , 2025

As the sun sets this evening, Jewish communities will gather to welcome Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and one of the High Holy Days in the Hebrew calendar. It is a time to reflect on the past year, renew our hopes, and look forward with resolve...

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Tags: Commemorative Months, Events, Holidays

Hispanic Heritage Month

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

by Office of Communications & Marketing - September 15 , 2025

As New Yorkers, our pride in diversity runs deep. This month, we joyfully celebrate the Hispanic community whose heart and heritage enliven every borough, and our SUNY Downstate family. Nearly 30 percent of our city identifies as Hispanic; their...

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Environmental Services Week

Celebrating Environmental Services Week

by Office of Communications & Marketing - September 15 , 2025

This week, we honor our Environmental Services professionals—whose care and craftsmanship keep patients, visitors, and colleagues safe daily. Your drive contributes to exceptional care, and your professionalism, vigilance, and pride touch everyone...

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Tags: Downstate Health, Environmental Health

CREST Research Scholar

2026 Clinical Research Scholars Training Program (CREST)

by Brooklyn Health Disparities Center - September 12 , 2025

The Downstate Clinical Research Scholars Training Program (CREST) will provide a formal didactic curriculum (SUNY Downstate MPH) and structured mentored clinical research experience to physicians and nurses with doctoral degrees in biomedical science,...

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Shari Andrews

Join us for The 31st White Coat Ceremony

by College of Medicine - September 11 , 2025

We will proudly host the White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2029 on Friday, September 12, 2025. Honoring our tradition of showcasing distinguished alumni, Shari Andrews, M.D., (COM’10’10), an Emergency Medicine Physician, Author, and Wellness...

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Tags: Ceremony, Education, White Coat