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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.
by Office of the President - January 28 , 2025
Stepping out of any Brooklyn home on a warm summer day, residents encounter the vibrant symphony of their neighborhoods—the joyous laughter of children in playgrounds, the aroma of sizzling barbecue, and the familiar jingle of the Mr. Softee ice...
by Office of the President - January 28 , 2025
Firearm-related injuries represent a significant public health crisis and impose an immense financial burden on patients, hospitals, and society. A recent study titled Financial Burden and Outcomes of Firearm Injuries in U.S. Hospitals, 2003–2020,...
by Office of the President - January 28 , 2025
Congratulations to Moro O. Salifu, M.D., MBA, MPH, MACP, Chair of Medicine, has been elected Governor-elect Designee for the Brooklyn/Queens/Staten Island Region and to the Board of Governors of the American College of Physicians (ACP). He will begin...
by Office of the President - January 28 , 2025
The sippy cups and bottles we hand to our children may seem harmless, but could they pose hidden risks to their health? Concerns over the potential dangers of everyday plastic products led to the federal bisphenol A (BPA) ban on baby bottles and...
by Office of the President - January 28 , 2025
Kudos to the fantastic students and staff who helped kick off 2025 with a powerful example of service and care! Downstate’s Center for Community Health Promotion and Wellness, in collaboration with the Chinese American Medical Society Student Club,...
by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025
As we begin a new academic year, I am pleased to welcome our returning students, faculty, and staff and warmly welcome the new students joining each of our colleges at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate).
by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025
Congratulations to Marie-Claire Roberts, Ph.D., MS, MPA, RN, Executive Vice Dean, Downstate College of Nursing and Executive Director of the Center for Simulation, for earning a place as a Fellow in the inaugural SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship...
Tags: Fellowship
by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025
The start of a new year is a great time to focus on mental health as part of our resolutions for a healthier, more balanced life. Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., President of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and Downstate Interim Chair of...
Tags: Psychiatry
by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025
The SUNY Research Foundation recently released a video that showcases groundbreaking research led by Downstate’s Henri Tiedge, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology, Neurology, and Medicine, and Valerio Berardi, Ph.D., Research...
by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025
One of the most essential skills in medicine is mastering clinical reasoning—assessing and interpreting patient information to make informed decisions. Yet many medical students face significant challenges moving from the classroom-focused pre-clerkship...
Tags: Medical Education
by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025
The STAR Program’s “Stop Mental Health Stigma” campaign tackles barriers to care in underserved communities facing mental health challenges and HIV. Funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health, the initiative aligns with the state’s...
by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025
In December, Downstate hosted Brooklyn’s first symposium on “Neurodiversity and Transition to Adulthood,” bringing together over 360 clinicians, educators, families, and self-advocates for actionable insights and strategies to improve outcomes...
Tags: Neurodiversity, Symposium