Commencement 2003 Photo Album

The New York Medical College 144th Commencement took place on Thursday, May 22, 2003 at Carnegie Hall. Diplomas were awarded to graduates from the School of Medicine, School of Public Health and Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences. 

Life Sciences: from Early Stage to Venture Capital

On Tuesday, April 15, 2003 the Westchester Venture Group held its annual series exploring partnerships within the Biotech Industry.

Entrepreneurs and College faculty were afforded networking time to present funding concepts to venture capitalists from various well known firms.  Tours of the New York Medical College research facilities, comparative medicine facility, and medical sciences library were conducted. 

Match Day 2003

March 20, 2003 - At noon today, almost 24,000 applicants in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) learned which residency program they will enter for training. A record high number of residency positions were offered in the 2003 Match; this was accompanied by an all time high in the number of applicants matched to residency positions. Data from each year's residency match serves as an indicator of career interests among medical school graduates.  NYMC Class of 2003 secured prestigious positions across the nation.

On January 21, 2003, Michael S. Wolin, Ph.D., Professor of Physiology was Dean’s Distinguished Research Award in the Medical Education Center Auditorium. Dr. Wolin is recognized as a leader in the study of the circulatory system. He has demonstrated that oxidative stress plays a major role in the modulation of tissue and vascular reactivity.

9th Annual NYMC Author's Recognition Sherry

The Annual Author's Sherry was held on January 14, 2003 in recognition of the release of the New York Medical College Faculty Authors Bibliography, July 2001-June 2002.  The bibliography is the ninth annual compilation of faculty scholarship that has been published during the past academic year.  A celebration hosted by the Provost's Office and the Medical Sciences Library was held to honor the authors of the past academic year.

President's Holiday Party

Held in the Basic Science Building on December 18, 2002, the President's Holiday Party was an opportunity for the College community to gather together to reflect on the successes of the past year and to wish each other peace and happiness in the coming year.

Happy holidays to all from the administration, faculty, staff and students of New York Medical College.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

The College Community gathered on December 4, 2002 to sing carols around the 60 ft. spruce found in front of Sunshine Cottage. Children of staff, faculty and students joined Rev. Msgr. Harry C. Barrett, D.Min., M.P.H., President and CEO throw the switch lighting the tree.

Season's Greetings to all!

Race for Rehab 2002

This year's event took place on November 17, 2002 and was attended by close to two hundred participants of all ages and abilities. The proceeds will benefit the Achilles Track Club, a world-wide track organization that encourages people with physical challenges of all levels to participate in running and exercising with the general public regardless of speed, level of ability or age.  The remainder of the proceeds will benefit New York Medical College in conjunction with the Westchester Medical Center.

The Founder's Dinner 2002

College friends and benefactors gathered to recognize New York Medical College's contribution to medical education and research.  The event, which took place place at the Rye Town Hilton on October 3, 2002 was also an occasion to honor  three longtime supporters of the university.  Gerald W. Cunningham received the William Cullen Bryant Award to recognize distinguished leadership;  Alvin I. Goodman, M.D., was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award and the Westchester- Putnam chapter of the American Heart Association received the 2002 Jackson E. Spears Community Service Award.

Convocation 2002

The College community celebration marking the beginning of a new academic year took place on October 4, 2002.  During the ceremony and in the presence of their parents, first year medical students received their white coats while listening to a recitation of the Hippocratic Oath. Faculty who received promotions and administrative appointments during the past academic year were also recognized.

Employee Recognition Day 2002

A College community celebration honoring the accomplishments and achievements of more than 200 employees and recent retirees whose dedication and hard work have helped make NYMC the institution it is today.

Orientation 2002

The Medical School Class of 2006 recently arrived on campus. Pictures of their traditional New York City trip, along with other images of orientation are just some of the annual campus happenings.

"Save A Seat" Campaign

On Tuesday, May 17th, faculty and staff donors who participated in the "Save A Seat" campaign were honored for their efforts.  The money raised by this initiative is being used to purchase seating in the MEC Auditorium, Medical Sciences Library, Cafeteria and Cooke Auditorium.  Thank you to all who participated.

"New Insights into Cardiovascular Disease"

On May 1st,  the College hosted a scientific conference in honor of Gabor Kaley, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Physiology. Those in attendance heard from experts in the field of cardiovascular research.  The keynote speaker for the day was Dr. Louis J. Ignarro, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (1998) who lectured on his discovery concerning nitric oxide as a signalling molecule in the cardiovascular system.

Bioterrorism Conference

On November 30, 2001, the College hosted a gathering of national experts on the subject of Bioterrorism.  The conference was funded in part by the generosity of The National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism in cooperation with the New York Medical College Graduate School of Health Sciences.