Andrea Klemes
“I got such a good education that I was ahead of the other residents.”
Ben Kramer
Ben's research into osteopathic medicine struck a chord that resonated powerfully with his natural empathy, enthusiasm, and ability to connect with others.
Knocking Out Parkinson’s at NYIT
NYIT launches Rock Steady Boxing program for patients with Parkinson’s Disease
NYITCOM Kicks Off 40th Anniversary Celebration
A year-long celebration marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of New York’s first osteopathic medical school.
Empathy in Medicine: RX for High-Quality, Effective Care
Dean Wolfgang Gilliar’s op-ed on STATnews.com calls for physicians—and the institutions that educate them—to boost their skills in developing and demonstrating empathy in patient care.
First-year Medical Students in Old Westbury Receive White Coats
First-year medical students at NYITCOM in Old Westbury received their white coats at an August 23 ceremony featuring remarks from Kevin O’Connor (D.O. ’92, pictured), who serves as Vice President Joseph Biden’s physician.
Meth Use and Immune Response: NYIT Researcher Receives Grant for Study
Luis Martinez, Ph.D., will focus his animal research on the drug’s effects on wound-healing in hopes of building a foundation for future clinical studies
Training Doctors to Talk About Death
In an op-ed in Newsweek, NYIT Vice President for Medical Affairs and Global Health Jerry Balentine, D.O., says doctors, nurses, and other caregivers need to be trained to use compassion and tact when discussing end-of-life plans with terminally ill patients and their relatives.
Inaugural Class at NYITCOM at A-State Receives White Coats
The first class of 120 students in Jonesboro marked their official entry into medical school.
Echo Hunter: A New Fossil Whale Named By NYIT Scientists
A 27-million-year-old fossil provides clues about evolution of high frequency hearing.
NYIT Appoints Lillian Niwagaba, Ph.D., Director of Center for Global Health
Lillian Niwagaba, Ph.D., a higher education expert with experience in global health management, workforce and program development, and international service learning, has joined NYIT as director of the Center for Global Health.