Student Profile: Taylor Rutherford
While growing up, Taylor Rutherford’s positive encounters with doctors put her on a path to medicine. But the unique approach one doctor took when caring for her mother as well as a lecture by an osteopathic physician (D.O.), solidified her decision to become a D.O.
Why Sense of Touch Varies Among Individuals
New NYITCOM anatomy research may explain why some individuals are more sensitive to tactile sensations than others.
Inaugural Awards Ceremony Recognizes NYITCOM Alumni
On May 2, the NYITCOM community gathered for the medical school’s first-ever alumni awards dinner.
Cultural Competency in Mental Health Treatment
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month 2022, clinical psychologist Anu Raj, Psy.D., shares tips for finding a culturally competent therapist.
NYITCOM Researchers: “Moderate Caffeine Intake with Age”
Research conducted by NYITCOM students and faculty suggests that high caffeine consumption disrupts heart rhythm in older individuals.
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Alumni Profile: Marsha Alexander
Marsha Alexander (D.O. ’02) talks to The Box about her experience attending medical school as a mother to running her own practice and working with veterans and victims of 9/11.
Student Profile: Mahmoud Elhagagy
A student in NYITCOM’s Émigré Physicians Program reflects on his journey to becoming an American physician.
Big Give Gets Bigger in 2022
On March 30 through 31 donations to the fourth annual Big Give brought in 927 gifts from 868 donors, totaling $355,076—exceeding last year’s total by nearly $15,000.
Innovative Solutions for 21st-Century Global Health Issues
The Center for Global Health once again competed at the annual Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition.
Op-ed: Our Healthcare System is Abandoning LGBTQ+ Americans. It Has to Stop.
A Reuters op-ed by NYITCOM Dean Nicole Wadsworth, D.O., calls for LGBTQ+ inclusivity in healthcare and makes the case for changing how healthcare providers are trained.
Medical Student Wins First Place in National Case Competition
Erika Levy, a third-year student at NYITCOM-Arkansas won first place in the A. Hollis Wolf Case Competition at the American Academy of Osteopathy’s annual conference.
Training Healthcare Professionals for A Diverse World
New York Tech is ensuring that the next generation of physicians and healthcare professionals can address the most pressing needs of increasingly diverse communities.