Gladys M. Ayala, M.D., M.P.H.
Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Christopher Cimino, M.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Elliott N. Perla, M.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
New York Medical College
Office of Student Affairs
Administration Building - Room 122A
Valhalla, NY 10595
(T) 914-594-4498
(F) 914-594-4613
General Information
The Office of Student Affairs of the School of Medicine is part of the Office of Academic Affairs and works closely with 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 the quality of medical student life.
The Office of Student Affairs provides a great many resources and services. Deans are always available by appointment and will try to accommodate students who "drop in" whenever possible. Deans monitor their e-mail frequently and encourage dialogue by this medium as well.
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
♦ Student Counseling - Personal, academic and professional
♦ Liaison with the Curriculum Committee
♦ Academic Calendar
♦ "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, Student Directory and Student Handbook
♦ Function and composition of working and advisory committees such as the Student-Faculty Relations Committee and Graduate Medical Advisory Committee
♦ Remedial education programs
♦ Liaison with the Student Senate in conducting orientation programs for entering and transfer students
♦ Maintenance of academic records for first, second, and third year students
See what our students are up to...
Visit the website of the student-run clinic La Casita de la Salud
New York Medical College Student Needle Stick Policy
The policy and incident forms are available by clicking on the appropriate link below.
♦ Needle Stick Policy for Incidents Occurring to Students in a Hospital
♦ Needle Stick Policy for Incidents Occurring to Students in a Physician's Office
New York Medical College Student Disability Insurance
The policy for all students (first, second, third, and fourth year medical students) is available by clicking on the appropriate link below.
♦ New York Medical College/Medical Student Disability Insurance Policy
New York Medical College Policy on Students with Disabilities
The purpose of this policy is to reaffirm New York Medical College’s commitment to comply with the laws regarding equal opportunity for all qualified students with disabilities who have identified themselves to the College in a timely manner as individuals with a disability in all aspects of campus life.
View the Registration and Application for Accommodation form (Word and PDF)
Services
The following is a brief description of services and resources available from the Office of Student Affairs.
Counseling
Faculty Advisors
Third-Year Information and Schedules
Credentialing for Clinical Procedures
Medical Student Summer Research & Clinical Fellowships |
Letters of Recommendation
National Board Applications
Research Opportunities
Performing Arts Tickets Medical Student Abuse Hotline |
Valhalla Campus Office: |
Gladys M. Ayala, M.D., M.P.H. |
Elliott N. Perla, M.D. |
Christopher Cimino, M.D. |
Amy E. Schack, M.S.Ed |
Carole Neilson, M.S. |
Iris Villatoro |
Shaneia Perryman |
Helpful Links:
Senior Electives '12-13 (pdf)
NYMC Summer Research/Clinical Fellowship Program - login required (pdf)
Medical Student Research Opportunities Outside NYMC - login required (pdf)
Advisor Profiles - login required (pdf)
Advisor Contact List - login required (pdf)
AOA Student Guide to Clinical Years - login required (pdf)
AOA Guide to Residency Application - login required (pdf)
AOA Elective Feedback Information - login required
Careers in Medicine
NYMC Leadership Contacts
Department Chairmen Contacts
MS I & II Course Director Contacts
MS III Clerkship Contacts
MS IV Contacts
Student Counseling
Minority Affairs
Health Services
Page updated: August 3, 2012