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Committees

Planning Committee:

  • Leadership: Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer
  • Chair: Jennifer Riekert, M.B.A., Vice President of Communications and Strategic Initiatives
  • Co-Chair: Dana Mordue, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Secretary of the NYMC Faculty Senate, Vice Chancellor for Middle States Accreditation

Executive Committee:

The New York Medical College (NYMC) Strategic Planning Executive Committee will draw on individuals well positioned to take stock of the College mission, vision, strengths, objectives and existing governance structures. The Executive includes representation from School of Medicine (SOM), School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP), and Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences (GSBMS) and will include individuals with experience and institutional memory of the previous strategic planning process as well as emerging leaders who will bring new insights and perspectives. The Executive Committee will lead and champion the strategic planning process, consult with and/or chair Strategic Planning sub-committees, seek community feedback, review Sub-committee reports and develop the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.

Executive Committee Members:

  • Salomon Amar, D.D.S., Ph.D., Vice President for Research, Professor of Pharmacology and Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and Dental Medicine (TCDM)
  • Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., Dean of School of Health Sciences and Practice; and Vice President for Government Affairs
  • Adam E. Block, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Public Health: Division of Health Policy and Management
  • Bess J. Chazhur, M.S., Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of Alumni Relations
  • Dee DelBello, Board of Trustees
  • Mill Etienne, M.D. '02, M.P.H., FAAN, FAES, Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
  • Celia S. Freeman, M.B.A., Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement and Strategic Planning
  • Renee Garrick, M.D., Vice Dean of the School of Medicine and Professor of Clinical Medicine; and Chief Medical Officer at Westchester Medical Center
  • Adam Hammerman, M.B.A., Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  • Marina K. Holz, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences
  • Nicholas S. Janiga, J.D., Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary
  • Jennifer L. Koestler, M.D., Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education and Curricular Affairs of the School of Medicine
  • Joseph Mark, Board of Trustees
  • Ronnie Myers, D.D.S., Dean of Touro College of Dental Medicine, Professor of Dental Medicine
  • Jerry L. Nadler, M.D., MACP, FAHA, FACE, Professor of Pharmacology
  • Ronald F. Poe, Board of Trustees
  • Patricia E. Salkin, J.D., Touro Provost, Graduate and Professional Divisions
  • Patric K. Stanton, Ph.D., Professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy
  • Akshitha Yarrabothula, SOM Student Representative

 

Sub-committees

Each sub-committee are comprised of members that represent the overall NYMC community including all schools and audiences. Students have been identified for sub-committees based on governance roles and with the expectation that they will liaise with other students as appropriate. Sub-committees are empowered to consult broadly beyond their membership and work with other sub-committees as needed.

Sub-committees are actively engaged over the course of the 2019-20 academic year. Each of the sub-committees will engage in a process of research, reflection and analysis related to its assigned strategic initiative. Analyses should include an evaluation of the College’s strengths and challenges and ensure the SOM, GSBMS and SHSP are represented in their analysis.

Community input is an essential component to the strategic planning process. Community-wide surveys will be distributed seeking feedback on areas of strength and recommendations for improvement. Strategic planning sessions will also be held for students, faculty and staff to gather feedback and recommendations on the planning process. The Executive Committees will provide each sub-committee with the community feedback for their designated Strategic Initiative. Each sub-committee will prepare a report that will be presented to the Executive Committees detailing their recommended goals, sub-goals, tactics, timeline, budget projections, assessment methods and assign a point person for each goal. 

Chairs and co-chairs have been assigned to each sub-committees, and each sub-committee will include a core group of members best positioned to address each the following Strategic Initiatives:

 

Research and Innovation Sub-committee:

  • Chair: Salomon Amar, D.D.S., Ph.D., Vice President for Research, Professor of Pharmacology and Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and Dental Medicine (TCDM)
  • Vice-Chair: Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology, and cell biology and anatomy

Members:

  • Paul Michael Arnaboldi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
  • Doris J. Bucher, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
  • Joseph D. Etlinger, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Cell Biology and Anatomy
  • Cory Gaylets, GSBMS Student Representative
  • Diane E. Heck, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research and Professor, Department of Public Health
  • Marina K.Holz, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences
  • Xiu-min Li, M.D., Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
  • Jerry L. Nadler, M.D., MACP, FAHA, FACE, Professor of Pharmacology
  • Padraic B. Reynolds, M.P.H. '14, Associate Dean for Academic Administration for the School of Medicine
  • Michal Schwartzman, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Pharmacology
  • Michael P. Shakarjian, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Program Director, M.P.H. Environmental Health Science Studies
  • Jerold Volk, Director of Development
  • Michael Wolin, Ph.D., Professor of Physiology
  • Gary P. Wormser, M.D., Professor of Medicine

Educational Excellence and Diversity Sub-committee:

Co-chairs:

  • Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., Dean of School of Health Sciences and Practice; and Vice President for Government Affairs
  • Marina K. Holz, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences
  • Jerry L. Nadler, M.D., MACP, FAHA, FACE, Professor of Pharmacology

Members:

  • Janet P. Dolot, M.S., D.P.T., Dr.P.H. '14, PT, OCS, Division Chief and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences and Practice
  • Jan Geliebter, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Otolaryngology Resident Research Coordinator, Department of Otolaryngology; Course Director, Medical Microbiology Regional Vice President, Executive Committee of Faculty Senate Member, Executive Committee of Education and Curriculum
  • Eileen Hunsaker, M.S., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology, School of Health Sciences and Practice
  • Tetyana Cheairs (Kobets), M.D., M.S.P.H., Assistant Professor of Pathology
  • Jennifer L. Koestler, M.D., Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education and Curricular Affairs of the School of Medicine
  • Ken Lerea, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Master of Science Programs, Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences
  • Pamela Ludmer, M.D., M.M.E.L., Associate Dean for Curriculum Integration, School of Medicine
  • Michael J. Majsak, P.T., Ed.D., Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences and Practice
  • Richard G. McCarrick, M.D., Vice Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Continuing Medical Education, School of Medicine, Vice Chancellor for College Student Services
  • Joseph F. Morales, D.D.S., Chair and Professor of Clinical Dental Medicine, School of Medicine
  • Karen M. Murray, M.D. '99, Dean for Admissions for the School of Medicine
  • Ronnie Myers, D.D.S., Dean of Touro College of Dental Medicine, Professor of Dental Medicine
  • Kristen Nestler, Admissions Coordinator, School of Medicine
  • Michelle Novotny, M.A., Associate Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management, School of Health Sciences and Practice
  • Matthew A. Pravetz, O.F.M., Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Basic Sciences, Professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy
  • Donald Risucci, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation
  • Valerie Romeo-Messana, Director of Admissions, Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences
  • Anthony M. Sozzo, M.S.Ed., M.A., Director of Student Financial Planning and Student Activities / Associate Dean for Student Affairs, School of Medicine
  • Kathryn Spanknebel, M.D., FACS, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, School of Medicine; Vice Chair for Education & Director, Undergraduate Surgical Education, Department of Surgery
  • Catherine Yankou, M.P.H., Recruiter & Advisor, Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences

Community Engagement Sub-committee:

  • Chair: Bess J. Chazhur, M.S., Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of Alumni Relations
  • Vice-Chair: Amy Ansehl, R.N., D.N.P., FNP-BC, Associate Dean for Student Experience for the School of Health Sciences and Practice, Associate Professor Environmental Health Sciences, Executive Director, Partnership for a Healthy Population

Members:

  • Tara Alfano, Director of Alumni Relations
  • Dee DelBello, Board of Trustees
  • Nicholas R. Ferreri, Ph.D., Professor of Pharmacology, Course Director, Molecular Pharmacology
  • Traci Furbert Gardner, M.D., clinical assistant professor of pediatrics and director of community engagement and ambulatory preceptor experience
  • Dana Kosits, Administrative Coordinator at the Center for Disaster Medicine
  • Penny Liberatos, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Director, M.P.H. Studies Behavioral Sciences and Health Promotion
  • Amanda Muth, Special Assistant for Government Affairs
  • Leonard J. Newman, M.D., Professor and Chair
  • Jeffrey Patrick, SHSP Student Representative
  • Mary M. Petzke, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research
  • Julio A. Rodriguez-Rentas, M.A., Director of Communications
  • Anthony M. Sozzo, M.S.Ed., Director of Student Financial Planning and Student Activites / School of Medicine Associate Dean for Student Affairs
  • Katharine Yamulla, M.A., Director of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center and Senior Director of Competency Based Assessment and Clinical Skills Education

Governance, Ethics, Mission, Vision and Core Values Sub-committee:

  • Chair: Nicholas S. Janiga, J.D., Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary
  • Vice-Chair: Dana Mordue, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Secretary of the NYMC Faculty Senate, Vice Chancellor for Middle States Accreditation

Members:

  • Vilma Bordonaro, M.B.A., Chief of Staff
  • Keya Desai, SHSP Student Representative
  • Maureen Kennedy, B.A., B.S., M.S., Dr.P.H., Division Director, Professor of Epidemiology
  • Edmund F. La Gamma, M.D. '76, Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Newborn Medicine; Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Director, Fellowship Program and Division Chief of Neonatology
  • Ronald F. Poe, Board of Trustees
  • Jennifer Riekert, M.B.A., Vice President of Communications and Strategic Initiatives
  • Eileen Romero, M.B.A., Registrar
  • Denise C. Tahara, M.B.A., M.Phil, Ph.D., Associate Professor Division Director, Health Policy & Management
  • Carl I. Thompson, Professor of Physiology, President of the Faculty Senate

Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement Sub-committee:

  • Chair: Adam Hammerman, M.B.A., Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  • Vice-Chair: Chris Leonard, Ph.D., Professor, Interim Chair of Physiology

Members:

  • William Allison, Director of Security
  • Marie T. Ascher, M.S., M.P.H., The Lillian Hetrick Huber Endowed Director of the Health Sciences Library Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Assistant Professor in Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Health Sciences and Practice
  • David E. Asprinio, M.D., Chair and Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery
  • Katherine Dillon Smith, M.S.W., Director of Student and Residential Life
  • Celia S. Freeman, M.B.A., Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement and Strategic Planning
  • Bonnie Gurran-Heindl, Budget Officer
  • Padraic B. Reynolds, M.P.H. '14, Associate Dean for Academic Administration, School of Medicine
  • Amy Roberts, Director of Advancement Services
  • Lori Solomon, M.D.'99, M.P.H. '09, Clinical Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine
  • Yvette D. Woods, Administrator and Coordinator for Special Projects, Department of Financial Operations
  • Katharine Yamulla, M.A., Senior Director of Competency Based Assessment and Clinical Skills Education and Director of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center