Alumni Profile: Karen Florio
Karen Florio, M.P.H. (D.O. ’07), has dedicated her career to the study of high-risk pregnancies. When she developed preeclampsia during her own pregnancy, it changed her perspective, prompting her to spend more time with patients and focus on the cardiovascular aspect of maternal care.
NYITCOM and Health Professions Students Present Research
Students representing the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Health Professions presented their scholarly research at the Greater New York Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2023 Annual Fall Meeting, with several securing first-place wins.
Student Profile: Antonio Patterson
While on a medical mission trip to Haiti, Antonio Patterson, then an ordained minister, circled back to a dream that began to take shape when he was a high school student. Now 50 years old, Patterson is pursuing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at NYITCOM-Arkansas.
A Very Special Delivery
Just three months into her first year as a pediatrics resident at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y., Emily Kraft (D.O. ’23) was leaving the hospital at the end of her shift to head to a Halloween party when she encountered a woman in distress. The next thing she knew, she was delivering a baby.
NYITCOM-Arkansas Students Named to Delta Health Policy Fellowship Program
Seven medical students will participate in a robust practicum experience with local, state, and federal leaders that will allow them to contribute to decision-making that will affect the health of communities in Arkansas and across the Delta.
Medical Marathon
NYITCOM students and faculty volunteered at this year’s TCS New York City Marathon, providing medical support and cheering on the athletes.
Honoring Those Who Answer the Call of Duty
In honor of Veterans Day, NYITCOM alumni, including military physicians, shared stories of caring for veterans and active service members.
How Gamers’ Health Fared During the Pandemic
Researchers from the Center for Esports Medicine surveyed video gamers from all over the world to learn how COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns impacted gamers’ physical and mental health.
Q&A: Preventing and Managing Diabetes
In recognition of American Diabetes Month, NYITCOM’s Eleanor Yusupov, D.O., shares insight on early symptoms, warns against disease implications, and dispels common diabetes misconceptions.
Introducing the Ferrara Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Simulation
On October 12, NYITCOM held an official grand opening for the Ferrara Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Simulation and honored esteemed alumnus and New York Tech Board of Trustees Vice Chair Daniel Ferrara (D.O. ’86).
Guiliano Global Fellows: Studying Grip Strength in Mongolia
Under the Edward Guiliano Global Fellowship Program, College of Osteopathic Medicine students Melody Young and Noah Chernik traveled to Mongolia where they taught middle school students about biomechanics.
NYITCOM Researchers on the Scent
Research led by NYITCOM’s Gonzalo Otazu, Ph.D., continues to bring scientists closer to understanding how the sense of smell is impacted in individuals with autism.