SUNY Downstate and Maimonides Medical Center Create Joint Regional Chair in Neurology to Serve the People of Brooklyn
May 4, 2017
Position Will Expand Clinical Care, Education, and Research
Brooklyn, NY (May 4, 2017) – SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Maimonides Medical Center have announced the creation of a regional chair of neurology. The new position is designed to expand the delivery of high-quality neuroscience care in Brooklyn; enhance the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows; and develop new research opportunities in neurological science.
“SUNY Downstate and Maimonides Medical Center both have a distinguished history of providing high quality neurological and neurosurgical care, education, and research,” said Wayne J. Riley, MD, MPH, MBA, MACP, president of SUNY Downstate. “I am confident that this new position will bring greater access to the most advanced neurological care possible in this borough of more than 2.5 million people.”
Kenneth Gibbs, President & CEO at Maimonides Medical Center, said, “First and foremost, we’re all in this line of work to serve the healthcare needs of the people of Brooklyn.” He added, “This collaboration is strengthening the relationship between Maimonides and SUNY Downstate, and bringing it to a new level. We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Rosenbaum to the Maimonides family.”
Carlos N. Pato, MD, dean of the College of Medicine at SUNY Downstate, said, “Maimonides and Downstate have a long record of cooperation between the two institutions that has been mutually advantageous to our campuses and beneficial to the people of Brooklyn. Moreover, the neurosciences have been a major focus of Downstate’s mission for many years and this agreement will accelerate the work we are doing in this important area.”
“Our relationship with SUNY Downstate will now allow us to jointly enhance neuroscience services and medical education in Brooklyn,” said Eugene Keilin, Chair of the Maimonides Board of Trustees. “From the perspective of the Maimonides Board of Trustees, enhancing our academic programs is essential to better serving the current needs of Brooklyn’s vibrant communities.”
SUNY Downstate’s Daniel M. Rosenbaum MD, who assumes the new position as regional chair of neurology, said, “This is a unique opportunity to strengthen the practice, teaching, and research progress of neurology and the neurosciences, not only in East Flatbush and Borough Park, but throughout the region.” He added, “This collaboration takes advantage of the strengths of both institutions. I am honored to be the first regional chair in neurology.”
About Maimonides Medical Center
Maimonides Medical Center is nationally recognized for clinical excellence across
all major specialties. Our accomplished physicians are known for innovation and strengthening
our teaching and research programs. With 711 beds, the Medical Center is dedicated
to bringing patients the most advanced care available—anywhere. Maimonides continues
to grow in response to evolving models of care that better serve patients and families,
and is an affiliate of Northwell Health. To learn more, please visit www.maimonidesmed.org .
About SUNY Downstate
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, founded in 1860, was the first medical school in the
United States to bring teaching out of the lecture hall and to the patient’s bedside.
A center of innovation and excellence in research and clinical service delivery, SUNY
Downstate Medical Center comprises a College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School
of Health Professions, a School of Graduate Studies, a School of Public Health, University
Hospital of Brooklyn, and a multifaceted biotechnology initiative including the Downstate
Biotechnology Incubator and BioBAT for early-stage and more mature companies, respectively.
SUNY Downstate ranks twelfth nationally in the number of alumni who are on the faculty
of American medical schools. More physicians practicing in New York City have graduated
from SUNY Downstate than from any other medical school. For more information, visit
www.downstate.edu.
Contact: Jodi Cross – 718-283-7036
JCross@maimonidesmed.org
Maimonides Medical Center
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About SUNY Downstate Medical Center
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, founded in 1860, was the first medical school in the United States to bring teaching out of the lecture hall and to the patient’s bedside. A center of innovation and excellence in research and clinical service delivery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center comprises a College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Health Professions, a School of Graduate Studies, School of Public Health, University Hospital of Brooklyn, and a multifaceted biotechnology initiative including the Downstate Biotechnology Incubator and BioBAT for early-stage and more mature companies, respectively.
SUNY Downstate ranks twelfth nationally in the number of alumni who are on the faculty of American medical schools. More physicians practicing in New York City have graduated from SUNY Downstate than from any other medical school.