Susan Rachlin, M.D., FACR, began her career at NYMC and Westchester Medical Center (WMC) in 1995 and held various titles in the Department of Radiology, including program director and vice chairman for education.
Possessing a strong passion for teaching, in 2013, Dr. Rachlin joined the Office of Student Affairs full-time as an associate dean. She runs the Radiology and Diagnostic Medicine Clerkship in Year 4 and has been awarded the Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship award yearly at graduation. Dr. Rachlin is also a member of the College’s elite ranks of the Robert Goldstein, M.D., Society, a privilege reserved for faculty members who have been honored with Excellence in Teaching Awards for more than 10 years.
Dr. Rachlin has been recognized by her alma mater, SUNY Downstate, for her outstanding achievements and contributions to medicine, as well as with the Master Teacher Award in Radiology. Dr. Rachlin is the recipient of the prestigious Leonard Tow Humanism Award in recognition of her humanistic, compassionate approach to medicine and teaching.
As she looks back on her distinguished career in academic radiology, which includes caring for a countless patients, having her students recognize her devotion to their education and future careers at NYMC is still her greatest source of pride.
Education
- Fellowship, Ultrasound, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
- Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
- M.D., SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
- B.S., Biology, SUNY Albany
Areas of Expertise
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Honors and Awards
- Master Teacher Award at 140th Annual Alumni Reunion, Radiology, SUNY Downstate, 2023
- Gender Equity Award, American Medical Woman's Association, NYMC Chapter, 2017
- Leonard Tow Humanism with the Gold Humanism Honor Society, Medicine, 2012
- Award for Outstanding Achievements and Contributions to Medicine, SUNY Downstate, 2012
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, 1997-2006 & 2008-2023
- The Robert Goldstein, M.D. Society of Teachers Award, 2007 & 2020
Publications
- Zelop CM, Lam-Rachlin J, Arunamata A, et. al. "Artificial Intelligence for the Detection of Fetal Ultrasound Findings Concerning for Major Congenital Heart Defects." Obstetrics and gynecology, (), (2025) . doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006027
- Bailey JD, Rzeszutek MJ, Koffarnus MN, et. al. "An analysis of discounting model selection methods: Assessing the generalization of discounting models." Journal of the experimental analysis of behavior, 123(3), (2025) 514-525. doi: 10.1002/jeab.70015
- Allen LR, Adams N, Dodd C, et. al. "Clarifying our stance on BMI and accessibility in gender-affirming surgery: a commitment to inclusive care and dialogue - a reply to Castle & Klein (2024)." International journal of transgender health, 26(1), (2024) 253-255. doi: 10.1080/26895269.2024.2321036
- Yearley AG, Altshuler M, Patel RV, et. al. "Neurosurgical Residency Training at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, the Resident Perspective." Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.), 28(6), (2025) 876-882. doi: 10.1227/ons.0000000000001390
- Rachlin A, Hampton LM, Rota PA, et. al. "Use of Measles and Rubella Rapid Diagnostic Tests to Improve Case Detection and Targeting of Vaccinations." Vaccines, 12(8), (2024) . doi: 10.3390/vaccines12080823
- Rachlin A, Adegoke OJ, Bohara R, et. al. "Building Data Triangulation Capacity for Routine Immunization and Vaccine Preventable Disease Surveillance Programs to Identify Immunization Coverage Inequities." Vaccines, 12(6), (2024) . doi: 10.3390/vaccines12060646
- Adegoke OJ, Rachlin A, Porter AM, et. al. "Migration from Epi Info to District Health Information Software 2 for Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance - World Health Organization African Region, 2019-2023." MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 73(23), (2024) 529-533. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7323a2
Teaching Responsibilities
- Radiology and Diagnostic Medicine Clerkship in Year 4.
- Radiology lectures embedded throughout the preclinical curriculum.
