Student Handbook
- Office of Student Affairs
- Office of Student Financial Planning
- Office of Student Housing
- Office of the University Registrar
- International Student and Scholar Advisor
- Office of the Bursar
- Student Health Services
- Health Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Student Mental Health Services
- "Stu-Dent" Dental Program
- The Bookstore
- Health Sciences Library
- The Security/Safety Department
- Housing
- Athletic Facilities
- Office of Public Relations
Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs at New York Medical College offers a wide range of services including information about financial aid, loans and scholarships, personal and academic counseling, career counseling and assistance in obtaining residencies.
The main offices are located in rooms 116 to 126 of the Administration Building. The telephone number is (914) 594-4498. The Office of Student Affairs is part of the Office of Academic Affairs and encompasses the Office of the University Registrar, the Office of Student Financial Planning, the Office of Minority Affairs, the Admissions Office and other services related to medical student life.
A satellite Office for Student Affairs is located on the 16th floor of Metropolitan Hospital, where fourth-year courses and electives are scheduled and information is available about residency programs.
The main Office of Student Affairs provides many resources and services. Deans are always available by appointment and try to accommodate students who “drop in” whenever possible. Dr. Kline, Dr. Ayala, Dr. Perla and Mr. Sozzo monitor their e-mail frequently and encourage dialogue by this medium as well.
The following is a brief description of personnel and functions.
Services and Resources Available
- Award and scholarship information
- Counseling
Academic
Career
Financial
Personal - Faculty advisors (years 3 and 4)
- Financial aid information
- Fourth-year information and schedules
Elective catalogs (NYMC and away)
Student evaluation of NYMC electives - Jury duty exemption letters
- Ombudsman for students
- M.D.-Ph.D. program information
- Jobs (summer and part-time)
- Third-year information and schedules
- Credentialing for clinical procedures
- Letters of recommendation
Dean’s letters
Scholarships
Research opportunities
Visiting electives - National board applications
- Residency information
Hospital residency program brochures<
Evaluation of residencies by NYMC graduates
NRMP information
NRMP "Match" Results - ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
Registration and data submission<
- Research opportunities
Dean's summer research fellowships
National Institutes of Health
Howard Hughes Medical Research Institute - Performing arts tickets (donated by the Parents' Council)
- Transcripts
- Medical Student Abuse Hot Line—(914) 594-4491
Gladys M. Ayala, M.D.
(914) 594-4499
E-mail - gladys_ayala@nymc.edu
Administrative Coordinator: Catherine Pantoja
Administrative Assistant: Miriam Feliciano
Secretary: Silvia Z. Martinez
The Associate Dean for Student Affairs has overall responsibility for the Office of Student Affairs and is concerned with all aspects of students’ progress, both academic and non-academic, throughout all four years at New York Medical College including:
- Academic accomplishments and problems of students
- Student counseling—personal, academic and professional
- Liaison with the Curriculum Committee
- "Third-year lottery" and third-year clerkship assignments
- Advice to students about career decisions and postgraduate education
- Liaison with the Student Senate and other student organizations
- Quality of student life
- Publication of the Elective Catalog and Student Directory
- Function and composition of working and advisory committees such as the Student-Faculty Relations Committee and Graduate Medical Advisory Committee
- Remedial education programs
- Orientation programs for entering and transfer students
- Maintenance of academic records for fi rst-, second- and third-year students
- Administration of the Dean’s Student Summer Research Program
- Orientation for students beginning the third year
- Liaison with the Student Senate
Joan June, M.S. Ed.
Minority Affairs: (914) 594-3016
STEP Coordinator: Marva Richards
Administrative Assistant: Anita Corvin
- Develops programs and activities to promote recruitment and retention of minority students
- Directs summer basic science review course
- Identifies special needs of minority students
- Counsels and assists minority students with personal and academic problems
Elliot N. Perla, M.D.
(212) 423-6777
(914) 594-4498
Administrative Coordinator: Nellie M. Melville
Secretary: Carmen Cunningham
- Coordination and supervision of all activities related to student applications for postgraduate education, including selection of faculty advisory system for third- and fourth-year students
- Selection and approval of student fourth-year elective programs
- Counseling on academic and personal problems in the clinical years
- "Fourth-year lottery" and fourth-year selective and elective assignments
- Advice about career decisions and postgraduate education
- Maintenance of academic records for fourth-year students
- Maintenance of files for student perusal on:
Elective opportunities at other institutions
Residency programs
Evaluations of NYMC graduates and students of both elective and residency programs - Registration of "Visiting Students" from LCME accredited medical schools
- Liaison with the Curriculum Committee
- National Board Applications, Part II (USMLE)
Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Richard G. McCarrick, M.D., M.H.A.
(914) 594-4503
Fax: (914) 594-4565
E-mail - richard_mccarrick@nymc.edu
Director for Graduate Medical Education: Cynthia Oxboel
Administrative Assistant: Heather Lukaczyn
Data Coordinator: Karen Rippstein
- Chairman, Graduate Medical Education Committee
- Maintenance of sponsorship accreditation for all NYMC graduate medical education programs at affiliated hospitals
- Liaison to external regulatory bodies concerning graduate medical education including ACGME, COGME, NYS Department of Health and Education, MSSNY, AMA
- Maintenance of residency and fellowship database
Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
Martha S. Grayson, M.D.
(914) 594-4609
E-mail: grayson@nymc.edu
Education Program Coordinator: Patricia Fusco
Curriculum Analyst: Maura Marchello, M.P.A.
Administrative Secretary: Bridget Sweeney
Director, Primary Care Faculty Development and Curriculum: SallySchwab, PHD, MSW
The Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education is responsible for management of the medical school curriculum and oversees course design, evaluation and faculty development activities. Responsibilities include:
- Chairman, Education and Curriculum Committee
- Chairman, Executive Committee of Education and Curriculum Committee
- Curriculum Development
- Faculty Development
- Course and clerkship evaluation
- Curriculum oversight and monitoring
- Maintenance of curricular database
- Development and monitoring of student evaluation tools
- Course Director, Introduction to Clinical Skills
- Curriculum Consultant, Introduction to Primary Care
- Advice to students regarding career decisions and postgraduate education
- Liaison to student senate regarding curriculum
Karen Edwards, M.D., M.P.H.
Responsibilities include:
- Chairperson, Third- and Fourth-Year Subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee
- Course Director, Introduction to Primary Care
- Course Co-director, Introduction to Clinical Skills
- Curriculum development
- Faculty development
Office of Student Financial Planning
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Director of Student Financial Planning and Student Activities
Anthony M. Sozzo, M.S. in Ed., M.A.
(914) 594-4491
E-mail - sozzo@nymc.edu
Assistant Director, Student Financial Planning: Isabel Iglasias
Manager, Debt Management Services: Vicki Bendetti
- Awards federal, state, private and university financial aid funds to students
- Evaluates students' financial needs
- Leads the Financial Aid Committee in establishing policies for awarding student financial aid
- Represents NYMC at professional conferences and committees
- Informs students about sources of student financial aid
- Stimulates and facilitates lobbying efforts by students and parents to improve public financial aid programs
- Counsels students about financial aid, debt management, personal budgeting, loan repayment and financial planning
- Conducts entrance and exit financial aid interviews
- Assists in finding summer and part-time campus jobs
- Outreach program for NYMC graduates on matters of indebtedness, financial planning and legislative changes
- Liaison with students and faculty concerning reports of abusive behavior toward students at all NYMC affiliates
- Directs all student activities, clubs and student organizations
Office of Student Housing
Director of Student Housing
Anthony M. Sozzo, M.S. in Ed., M.A.
Interim Director
(914) 594-4527
Administrative Assistant: Holly Baker
- Administers the College-owned residence buildings in Valhalla and at 95th Street in New York City
- Assists students in obtaining desirable off-campus housing
- Liaison between Community Housing Management Corporation and New York Medical College regarding management of all residential space
- Maintains listings of available off-campus housing in the local area
- Coordinates programs and services to enhance the quality of student residential life
- Coordinates the student recreation program, including the student center and off-campus recreational opportunities
Office of the University Registrar
Judith A. Ehren, M.A., J.D., University Registrar
(914) 594-4495
E-mail - judith_ehren@nymc.edu
- Maintains educational and demographic data
- Records required and selective course enrollment, including current enrollment, final grades and credits earned
- Records awards and honors received, disciplinary actions imposed, withdrawals, dismissals, repetition of courses and transfers
- Processes transcripts
- Records official name changes
- Processes enrollment verification
- Processes applications for USMLE, Step I
- Processes loan deferments and state licensure forms
- Records and verifies degrees conferred
International Student and Scholar Advisor
Elizabeth Ward
(914) 594-4846
E-mail address: Elizabeth_Ward@nymc.edu
The International Student and Scholar Advisor (ISSA) is available to guide and assist international students on U.S. immigration matters such as visa requirements and regulations, school transfers, extensions of stay, travel outside the United States, work authorization, and other areas of concern to international students. The ISSA also provides orientations to new international students and special workshops as needed.
In addition, the ISSA, through the Institute for International Health, assists medical students in arranging international rotations in their fourth year.
Office of the Bursar
Bursar: Diane T. Alexander
(914) 594-4319
Student Account Coordinator: Jamie Norton
(914) 594-4454
Loan Repayment Coordinator: Anna Faley
(914) 594-4473
- Administer health insurance benefits for the student group policy
- Responsible for collection of monies paid by students for tuition, housing, fees, and health insurance
- Applies federal, state and university financial aid to student's account, general refund checks for living expenses
- Oversees 2,000 loan accounts in repayment for graduates with both governmental and school loans
- Conducts exit interviews
- Processes loan deferment forms
- Negotiates repayment plans
- Counsels and assists students and graduates with financial and insurance problems
Student Health Services
Joseph R. Dursi, M.D.
Associate Professor of Surgery
Associate Dean for CME
Director of Health Services
Administrator: Diane Hackert
Secretary: Yesenia Antepara
Basic Sciences Building (BSB) Health Services phone numbers: 594-4234, 4235
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A nurse practitioner is on duty during normal daytime hours (Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding lunch hour). A physician is available during specified hours each weekday. These healthcare professionals diagnose and treat common illnesses and can refer students to specialists when necessary.
No appointment is necessary to see the Health Services physician.
Please note: Because hours may change due to an unforeseen emergency students should consult the doctors' hours, which are posted on the door of Health Services.
Entering Students
Entering students are required to have a complete physical examination, laboratory tests and immunizations performed by their personal physician prior to registration. All entering students born after January 1, 1957, must show proof of immunization against measles, mumps and rubella by completing the "Student Immunization Record" provided in their initial registration packet, and providing the appropriate documentation. These immunizations are mandated by the New York State Health Code and are a prerequisite to matriculation. Because of concerns for patient safety, hospitals now require students coming in contact with patients to demonstrate their immunity to varicella (chicken pox).
Hepatitis B and Meningitis
All students are strongly encouraged to be immunized against hepatitis B. Recombinant HB hepatitis vaccine is available free of charge through Health Services once medical clearance has been obtained. Students who are susceptible to hepatitis B and meningitis and who do not wish immunization must sign a "Declination Form." Pursuant to NYS Public Health law (2167) all colleges and universities must distribute information about meningococcal disease vaccinations. The meningococcal vaccine is available in Health Services.
Satellite Student Health Services at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center (TCCHCC)
This facility is available in Manhattan to meet the healthcare needs of third and fourth-year medical students serving clerkships. It duplicates services available at the main Student Health Services in the Basic Sciences Building. Any necessary consulting services will be arranged through the campus network of consultants. In addition, pharmacy services are available to third- and fourth year students through the TCCHCC pharmacy. This student health service is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays and physicians are available daily to see students by appointment. Please call (212) 360-3640 or 3642 for appointments. Parking is available at employee rates in the attached hospital garage.
Medications
The Campus Health Services does not have a pharmacy at its disposal and therefore all drug prescriptions are the responsibility of the student. Please note: Health Services does stock some drug samples provided as a courtesy by some the pharmaceutical companies. If the physician prescribes any of those drug samples, Health Services will dispense them free to medical students.
Emergencies
In case of an emergency when Health Services is closed, a student may go to the emergency room of any hospital for treatment.
Please note that if an emergency room visit is deemed non-emergency by the physician on call, a student's insurance carrier will refuse hospital coverage thereby making the student personally responsible for payment of the bill.
It is further suggested after any hospital emergency room visit or in the case of an admission to a hospital, that a student notify Health Services at NYMC (BSB) as soon as it is convenient. Health Services recommends using DOCS locally. Consult yellow pages for locations.
Accidental Exposure to Hepatitis and/or HIV Infection
In general, students accidentally exposed to body fl uids of patients either with hepatitis or HIV infection are at high risk for these conditions and should report to the Employee Health Service of the affiliated hospital for immediate treatment. If necessary, a student may consult with the medical director of the affiliated hospital for further guidance. If treatment is deemed necessary, it should begin witin an hour after the incident. The student should contact NYMC Health Services (BSB) (914) 594-4234 for follow-up care immediately after the incident. A wallet size card (which should be carried at all times) and a copy of the policy and procedures are sent to all second-year students in April.
Costs incurred at affiliated hospitals for needle stick incidents are paid for by the hospital. If a bill is sent to a student erroneously, he or she should not pay it. Arrangements for payment of these bills can be made through the associate dean or medical director's office of the hospital.
Needle Stick Policy and Procedures for all Students at Affiliated Hospitals
To the student, in the event of a needlestick:
- In the event of a needle stick, the student is to immediately wash the area scrubbing the skin with soap and water. If there is no obvious laceration or major abrasion, the student may choose to wash with a germicidal soap.
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: the student is to report immediately to the Employee Health Services office at the affiliated hospital except at Metropolitan Hospital Center where the student should report to the Terence Cardinal Cook Employee Health Service.
- 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.: the student is to report immediately to the emergency room physician at the affiliated hospital.
- The student is to report all pertinent data to the treating physician about the exposure and information on source patient. This includes but is not limited to how exposure occurred, what body fl uids were involved, the social and medical history, HIV antibody status, hepatitis B surface antigen status, and hepatitis C antibody status of source patient if available. For effective treatment of any potential HIV infection, it is imperative to initiate prophylactic treatment within two hours of the incident.
- The student should expect to have blood drawn by the affiliated hospital for baseline results of hepatitis B surface antibody, hepatitis C antibody, HIV antibody and possibly other necessary tests.
- If there is an index of suspicion regarding the source patient's HIV status, a 48-hour supply of prophylactic medications will be provided to the student free of charge. If a needle stick occurs on a Friday, a three-day allowance will be provided until follow up care is done on the following Monday at Health Services at New York Medical College or at Terrence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center.
- The student is to report to either NYMC Health Services at the Basic Sciences Building (914) 594-4234 or the TCC Health Care Center at 1249 Fifth Avenue (the corner of 5th Ave. & 105th St.), (212) 360-3640 the very next working day.
- When the student reports to Health Services at either location, a complete evaluation will be made and the student will be able to discuss any questions or concerns he or she may have.
- It is strongly recommended that the student continue taking medication as prescribed until a final determination is made.
- Some hospitals require the student to follow up with them directly. If this is the case, follow-up information can be forwarded to NYMC Health Services.
Consultation Services
Health Services will provide clinic and primary care to students and offer specialized care referrals as needed. Consultations are available in the following specialties if a Health Service physician requests the consultation.
| Allergy | General Surgery | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Cardiology | Hand Surgery | Otolaryngology and Audiology |
| Dermatology | Hematology | Plastic Surgery |
| Endocrinology | Neurology | Psychiatry |
| Gastroenterology | Ophthalmology | Urology |
Health Insurance
Full-time students are required to be covered by hospitalization insurance satisfactory to the College. Student group contracts with Blue Cross/Blue Shield Comprehensive Care Plan are maintained by the College for this purpose. Married students may elect to purchase family contracts at additional expense. Enrollment forms are available in the Office of the Bursar. A student who elects to retain other acceptable insurance will be required to submit written documentation.
The health insurance program is administered by the Bursar.
For Further Information
Booklets describing the student medical and hospitalization insurance plan are available from Diane Alexander, Bursar (914) 594-4319.
Disability Insurance
A disability income protection plan designed specifically for all medical students at New York Medical College is available at no additional cost. Each individual policy is non-cancelable, guaranteed renewable and portable. During residency education, coverage can be increased beyond the maximum monthly disability benefit of $1,500 available to medical students. Benefits are payable to age 65, include rehabilitation, and cover disability from the insured's own occupation. The waiting period from the onset of disability to the payment of benefits is 60 days.
Psychiatric Student Mental Health Services
Mark C. Singer, M.D.
Director of Student Mental Health Services
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
(914) 493-1909
Mental health services are available to all medical students. All services are free and completely confidential. No records are transmitted to the school or to family members. Services are available throughout the year and early morning and evening hours are available.
Some of the services offered are:
Psychiatric Evaluations: Students who are experiencing emotional upset often experience a wide array of symptoms. Anxiety, depression, disturbed interpersonal relationships, sleep disorders and drug and alcohol abuse are among the more frequent complaints. At other times, student complaints of lack of motivation, poor concentration or "hating school" may indicate an emotional disturbance. Evaluations may help a student to clarify the problem and offer solutions and treatments.
Short-term Psychotherapy: Many problems may be relieved by a short course of psychotherapy. Short-term therapy allows a student to focus on a particular problem and seeks to solve that problem as quickly as possible. The typical course of treatment is between five to ten visits.
Psychopharmacology: There are many emotional disturbances that may be quickly improved by the use of medications. Antidepressants, antianxiety agents and sleep medications are frequently quite helpful and provide rapid relief of symptoms.
Crisis Intervention: At times problems may reach severe proportions and immediate and urgent care is required. A psychiatrist is available by paging on a 24-hour seven-day a week basis. To reach the psychiatrist the student should call the mental health office at 345-9494 and listen for the information on how to page the psychiatrist. Westchester County Crisis Intervention Services are also located at the Behavioral Health Center on the Westchester Medical Center campus. This service is available 24 hours a day seven days a week. The service is staffed by psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers. The service provides evaluations and crisis intervention. Students may be seen by the crisis team at the Behavioral Health Center or if needed, the crisis team will make a visit to the student either on or off the campus. The phone number of the crisis service is (914) 493-7075.
Behavioral Health Center: A wide variety of services are available through the outpatient service of the Behavioral Health Center. Students are most often seen by psychiatric residents under the supervision of an attending psychiatrist. All services are confidential and students are seen on a sliding fee basis. The Behavioral Health Center Outpatient Department is not part of the New York Medical College Student Mental Health Service, but referrals to the Behavioral Health Center Outpatient Department can be made via the Student Mental Health Service. Referrals to other agencies of therapists can also be provided by the Student Mental Health Service (see below).
Specialized Referrals: Those students who wish to have a specialized program such as for eating disorders or substance abuse are welcome to seek consultation. The Student Mental Health Service will make every effort to connect the student to the best program provider available.
Psychoanalysis and Intensive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: New York Medical College was among the first medical schools to have its own analytic division. Students who are interested in undergoing low-cost psychoanalysis should contact the Student Mental Health Office.
Non-Affiliated Low-Cost Psychotherapy Services: Some students are fearful about seeing mental health professionals who are in any way connected to their educational institution. For those students who prefer services off campus, the Student Mental Health Service will connect students with local clinics, or refer to private therapists/psychiatrists in the area.
Stu-Dent Dental Program
The student dental program, sponsored by the New York University David B. Kriser Dental Center, is an optional pre-paid plan available to all New York Medical College students, their spouses and dependents.
For an annual enrollment fee of $125, members are entitled to semi-annual dental examinations and cleanings, diagnostic X-rays and complete evaluation of treatment needs, emergency treatment to relieve pain and discomfort, and all routine amalgam and composite restorations.
All treatment is provided by senior dental students who are closely supervised by an experienced licensed dentist at the Kriser Dental Center.
For more information about Stu-Dent, please call (212) 998-9870.
The Bookstore
The New York Medical College Bookstore provides students and faculty with quality service, with a smile, from 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday. During peak periods, the Bookstore hours are more flexible.
Some of the services offered by the Bookstore are:
- Return Policy: Textbooks are returnable within one week from the start of the course and within 48 hours thereafter. All returns must be accompanied with a cash register sales receipt. Review books are not returnable.
- All required and recommended texts are available.
- Individual ordering of special books is available, usually within 1-2 days. Books can also be shipped via UPS.
- Buying and selling of used texts is available every day.
Policy:Any book being used again will be bought back at up to 50% of the most current retail price if it is the current edition or a title ordered or recommended by a professor or department. If a book does not meet the above criteria, students will be offered the wholesale value of the book. Review books, if not heavily marked or highlighted, can be bought back for up to 50% of the most current retail price if they are current editions.
- MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express and checks can be used for purchases in addition to cash.
- For purchase of The New York Times and USA Today—get there early! Local papers and PennySaver are also available.
- Sundries—toothpaste, aspirin, hairspray, tissues, antacids, etc.
- Lab coats, gloves, scrubs, stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, diagnostic sets, dissecting kits, etc., and other surgical supplies
- A wide selection of stationery items, batteries, audiotapes, computer supplies, backpacks, etc.
- Greeting cards and gift items
- College rings, ties, emblematic clothing including t-shirts and sweatshirts, glassware, and stuffed animals
- Postage stamps
- Discounted movie tickets (National Amusement Theatres)
- Candy, gum and a wide selection of snacks
Health Sciences Library
Diana J. Cunningham, M.L.S., M.P.H., Associate Dean and Director
Cheryl Silver, M.L.S., Assistant Director, Information Processing
Marie T. Ascher, M.L.S., Head, Reference and Information Services
Michael Cotter, M.A., Head, Educational Media Services
Amy Monahan, M.A., Supervisor, Access Services
Officially established in 1972, the Health Sciences Library (HSL) is located in both the Basic Sciences Building and the Medical Education Center. Visit the Library's home page for information, resources and services provided (library.nymc.edu). The Library maintains a collection of more than 190,000 volumes and 5,365 journal titles, of which 4,286 titles are current subscriptions and 3,235 are available online. The online catalog is the master list of books, journals, media and equipment owned by the Library. It is available for searching onsite or from any geographic location via the homepage.
The Library serves all current faculty, students, residents, fellows, preceptors and employees of New York Medical College . Access privileges are not transferable. A full array of information resources and services are provided. Included are individual consultation, small group classes and/or targeted training sessions to users onsite or remote. Group sessions are scheduled upon request. The Library offers self and staff photocopy services. Interlibrary loans are available through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) or OCLC at a subsidized cost of $5.00 per article for our primary constituents. Some items may be obtained at no cost to the user via limited reciprocal agreements with other libraries. Request forms for services may be obtained electronically, including expert search consults, class sessions, photocopy and interlibrary loan services. A summary of services and any related fees is available at library.nymc.edu/Access/svsfees.htm.
Many online, web-based resources are accessible and new resources are provided and linked as they become available. Remote authentication using the library barcode provides off-campus access to electronic resources. A few of the electronic resources include: MEDLINE, PubMed with full linkout, the Cochrane Library, MDConsult, and UpToDate (onsite). Many key references texts are also available online in the following databases: StatRef, Lippincott Clinical Choice, Harrison's, or MDConsult. The Mastronardi Information Center provides full Internet access via nine personal computers. A classroom and computer laboratory are also available for individual and scheduled group activities. Two group study rooms may also be scheduled.
The Library coordinates staff support for the Cardiac Patient Simulators (aka Harveys), specifically designed to teach physical diagnoses of the cardiovascular system. Scheduling of the two "Harvey" rooms is available at 914-594-4200.
The Educational Media Services unit provides audiovisual support for NYMC faculty, students, and employees at the Valhalla campus. Videoconferences for distance learning are also scheduled. Request forms for all services are available via the home page, onsite, or by calling 594-4225.
The Media Library branch, located on the ground level of the School of Public Health, houses the Library's media collections. Requests for media can be made at 594-4200.
Library hours during the academic year:
| Monday to Thursday: | 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. |
| Friday: | 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Saturday: | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday: | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
The Library follows the academic calendar, with extended hours scheduled prior to exams and shortened during summer months or holiday periods. Extended hours are posted on the Library's home page. Students may request extended hours at 594-4200 or 594-4204.
Messages or requests for information may be sent to: HSL_NYMC@nymc.edu at any time. The "Ask a Librarian" link on the library's homepage goes directly to faculty librarians for quick response. Questions may also be directed to:
- Access Services/Circulation (914) 594-4200 (914) 594-3171 (fax)
- Reference/Classes (914) 594-4210
- Educational Media Services (914) 594-4225
- Library Administration (914) 594-4208 (914) 594-4191 (fax)
Housing
Student housing on the Valhalla Campus consists of a 10-building, gardenstyle apartment complex and a 5-building, suite-style complex. Preference for all student housing is given to medical students and full-time matriculated students in the graduate schools. The Student Center, in the middle of the housing complex, contains a coin-operated laundry room and The Nicholas and Liberta Testa Fitness Center (see below).
The garden-style buildings consist of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with individual entrances and all-electric kitchens with dining areas. These apartments are designed primarily for families and non-traditionally aged single students. The suite-style buildings are composed of suites with full kitchens, living/dining areas, balconies, two bathrooms, and three or four bedrooms. The cafeteria in the Basic Sciences Building is open for breakfast and lunch each weekday.
Athletic Facilities
The Nicholas and Liberta Fitness Center consists of two rooms, one containing the cardiovascular equipment (stairmasters, treadmills, a Nordic track and stationary bicycles) and the other containing weight-training equipment (Nautilus and Universal machines, punching bag and dumbbell weights). Similar facilities are also available in the basement of the Student Housing Building at 206 E. 95th Street in New York City. Students who do not reside on campus may obtain access to the recreational facilities through the NYMC Security Department in the BSB.
In addition, many students gather for informal sports competitions in the field behind the Alumni Center. Recently repaved basketball courts, lighted for evening play, can be found behind the Basic Sciences Building.
Additional Athletic Facilities Open to NYMC Use
NYMC has entered into agreements with other local colleges to allow students access to their athletic facilities. Such access has included the fitness center and pool at Westchester Community College; racquetball, squash and tennis courts, weight room and gym (for indoor basketball court time) at SUNY Purchase College and gym time at Marymount College.
Local town recreation programs are also available to NYMC Valhalla housing students. The town of Pocantico Hills has outdoor tennis courts, and a community pool.
Office of Public Relations
(914) 594-4536
Donna E. Moriarty, M.P.H.
Senior Communications Director
Kevin E. Cummings, M.P.S., M.P.H.
Director of Web Communications
The Office of Public Relations (OPR) is responsible for creating awareness, understanding and support of the university, and promoting a positive image and distinct identity throughout the campus community and beyond. This is accomplished through media relations, internal and external publications, web presence, community relations, crisis communications, institutional advertising and support services. Under the department's purview are the monthly InTouch newsletter, the university/alumni magazine Chironian (semiannual), the Annual Report, booklets, brochures and other print communications.
Media Relations
The OPR is the only agent authorized to issue a press release on behalf of New York Medical College. The Senior Communications Director serves as the official university spokesperson on matters of institutional policy or position. If students are contacted by a reporter from print, radio or television media, they should immediately refer them to the OPR staff, who will work with faculty and senior administrators in formulating appropriate responses.
Web Site
The university web site is the first stop for most outside audiences who wish to know more about New York Medical College. The consistent application of university message, image and priorities, as well as the operation of the web site and its attendant hardware and software support systems, are under the purview of the Office of Web Communications. The Director of Web Communications (university webmaster) works with academic and administrative departments and student groups to develop and update home pages, although schools, departments and individuals are responsible for the content and accuracy of their sites. Much of the activity on the website is monitored and recorded. Members of the academic community are expected to comply with the College electronic communications policy (page 75). No member of the university community may attempt to gain access to any university-protected information resources area of the web without authorization of the director of web communications or the chief information officer.
Publications and Community Relations
The OPR seeks to increase positive awareness of the College through its service to the community. Students or groups are encouraged to inform the OPR of any events that are intended to benefit the College or outside community, news of which may be dispersed to internal and external audiences.
Advertising and Publicity for Student Events
When individual students or groups plan to produce printed materials to promote a program or event, they are encouraged to seek OPR assistance during the early stages of production. At minimum, content should be reviewed prior to printing to spot and correct grammatical or factual errors and to ensure adherence to the university's image and design standards.
The Security/Safety Department
William Allison, Director
(914) 594-4226
It is the policy of New York Medical College to provide a safe, healthful, and secure environment for students, staff and visitors, and to abide by all laws, regulations and standards of federal, state and local governments, or other regulatory agencies.
The central security office is located in Room 223B in the Basic Sciences Building. The staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to offer assistance.
Parking
The Security Department is also responsible for developing and enforcing on-campus parking policies. All students are required to obtain and properly display a valid parking sticker which is available at the Security Office. Student parking is available in the main parking area at the rear of the Basic Sciences Building. No student is permitted to park on the grass or along any campus roadway. Parking is also prohibited in faculty-staff areas.
Identification Cards
The processing and issuing of student and staff identification cards is the responsibility of the Security Department. Photo identification cards are processed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Basic Sciences office. Special arrangements may be made for other times through the director.
Facility Openings and Closings
Security officers on duty open and close the buildings at the College accord ing to the schedule printed in the security manual. Arrangements for special openings and closings should be submitted in writing to the Security Department.
Access to Controlled Areas
Access to the Comparative Medicine Department is limited to those people approved in writing by the Director of Comparative Medicine. Access is controlled through the use of a PIN keyboard and fingerprint reader.
Limited Access Areas
Access to departmental offices is granted only to those who work in the department or who have received written permission to enter. Valid College photo identification is required. Laboratory access is strictly limited to those assigned to the laboratory.
Access to the mailroom in the Basic Sciences Building is limited to authorized staff and faculty. Students who have been authorized in writing will be admitted upon presentation of valid College identification.
Access to the Gross Anatomy Laboratory after hours will be granted to students who present valid College identification. They will be logged in and out by the security officer on duty and must leave their identification cards in the Security Office while in the laboratory.
Contractors and/or consultants are given access only if approved in writing by the department that requests access.
Student Support
The Security Department supervises planned activities of the student body and is responsible for certain recreational needs.
Equipment is stored by the Security Department at the Basic Sciences Building. and is available for use by students who present valid College identification. Equipment is logged out by the officer on duty and logged in when returned.
Incident Reporting
The Security Department is responsible for maintaining records of all incidents and crimes at the College. The officer on duty writes incident reports for review and investigation by department supervisors. In the event of a crime, the appropriate police department will be notified. All incidents will be investigated and recommendations made to prevent a recurrence.
Under the Crime Reporting Statute, the department is responsible for maintaining records of any crime committed on campus. These statistics must be reported on September 1 of each year, and this report must be made available to the College community upon written request.
Firearms
The possession of firearms is strictly prohibited on College property and in affiliated hospitals.
Emergencies
The Security Department has developed contingency plans for emergencies at the College. These plans call for possible evacuation of buildings and the institution of a crisis plan if necessary. This office should be contacted in any emergency.
In the event of a fire emergency an alarm will sound in the affected building. Everyone must evacuate at once and move a distance of at least 200 feet from the building. The alarms at New York Medical College are connected directly to the fire department, which will respond. Until the fire department is on the scene, the Director of Security or his designee shall be in charge. All alarms must be treated as though a real fire were in progress.
