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Intouch Week Of April 27, 2026, New York Medical College

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• Tracey Milligan, M.D., FAAN, and Sarah Parauda, M.D., Honored on National Stage with Top Neurology Awards
• White Coat Ceremony Ushers SLP Class of 2027 into Clinical Training
• D.P.T. Class of 2028 Steps into Clinical Education
• SOM Class of 2028 Marks Milestone as Clinical Training Begins
• NYMC Celebrates Earth Day with Campus Sustainability Initiatives
• A Pawsitive Break for the NYMC Community
• Student Spotlight: Ashley Abing-Mesropyan Follows a Path Towards Meaningful Care

A Performance And Quality Improvement Intervention Integrating Molecular Testing To Support Personalized Cancer Care In Lung And Thyroid Cancers, Suzanne Murray, Monica Augustyniak, John Vu, Elbert Y. Kuo, Manolo G. Pasia Jr., Sheri L. Rivera, Kelly M. Rodriguez, Vivek Subbiah, Patrice Lazure, Ecaterina E. Dumbrava

Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement

Introduction: Molecular testing has been underutilized in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients, despite its potential to significantly impact clinical decision-making and resulting health outcomes.

Objectives: This project aimed to evaluate the process and impact of a performance/quality improvement (PI/QI) intervention to optimize the integration of molecular testing for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or thyroid cancer (TC).

Methods: Physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses were engaged in the PI/QI at 2 cancer centers (Site A and Site B) for up to 18 months following a pre-intervention needs assessment. Gaps identified at baseline informed …

Intouch Week Of April 20, 2026, New York Medical College

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• Revisiting AIDS, Advocacy, and the Evolution of Medicine
• NYMC Unites for Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
• NYMC Visits Yale's Cushing Center
• TCDM New Mexico is On-air
• In The Community: Medical Students Serve Their Communities
• In The Community: NYMC Students Provide Screenings at Community Health Fair
• Student Spotlight: Katelyn Lawson, D.P.T. Class of 2026, Shares a Journey Guided by Purpose and Shaped by Mentorship
• Faculty Profile: Shaping Future Clinicians Through Research and Connection

Intouch Week Of April 13, 2026, New York Medical College

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• Avi Dennis, Named Director of Human Resources
• GSBMS Celebrates a Long‑Standing Tradition of Excellence in Scientific Discovery
• Inaugural Careers in Bloom Event Brings SHSP Students and Local Employers Together
• It Takes Trial and Error to Reach Discovery
• Raising Awareness and Strengthening Readiness

Powering Up Clinical Scholarship In Pain Management / Chronic Pain Fellowship, Evelyn Wang

HSLIC Faculty and Staff Instructional Resources

This presentation introduces chronic pain fellows to clinical scholarship pathways in pain management, highlighting core literature search strategies, evidence‐based resources, and HSLIC services that support research, publishing, and teaching in chronic pain care.

Integrating Zotero With Your Writing: From Research To Publication – Hslic Workshop Apr 2026, Evelyn Wang

HSLIC Faculty and Staff Instructional Resources

This HSLIC workshop presentation provides a practical, step‑by‑step guide to integrating Zotero into the research and writing workflow. Topics include installing and configuring Zotero and the Zotero Connector, collecting references from databases and web pages, organizing items with collections, subcollections, tags, and PDF attachments, inserting citations and generating bibliographies in Microsoft Word and Google Docs, managing and annotating PDFs, handling title case versus sentence case, detecting and merging duplicate records, and using advanced features such as Zotero sync, group libraries, collaboration tools, custom citation styles, and ZoteroBib.

Improving Anesthesia Provider Confidence In The Identification, Management, And Treatment Of Postoperative Delirium, Brittany M. Whistle, Charles Dustin Phelps

Scholars Week

Purpose: Postoperative Delirium (POD) is a potentially devastating complication of anesthesia that is poorly understood by clinical staff leading to poor outcomes for surgical patients. This study is meant to determine if a focused knowledge presentation accompanied by visual aids could increase anesthesia providers confidence in identifying, diagnosing, and treating Postoperative Delirium.

Methodology: Utilizing a statistical model to analyze respondents results on a standardized test administered before and after an informational presentation with visual aids on the topic of Postoperative Delirium.

Results: Results indicated a statistically significant difference between pretest and posttest scores, with a p-value of .002, t(11) = …

Shsp Dean's Newsletter, Spring 2026, Robert W. Amler

SHSP Dean’s Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Dean's Report- Spring 2026, Marina K. Holz

GSBMS Dean’s Report

No abstract provided.

Dean's Update, April 2026, Neil W. Schluger

SOM Dean's Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Methodological Progress Note: Logic Models, Molly J Horstman, Kyler M Godwin

Faculty and Staff Publications

Logic models are an accessible tool to organize the planning, management, and evaluation of programs across healthcare disciplines. This methodological progress note describes the five standard components of a logic model (Inputs, Activities, Outputs, Outcomes, and Impact) and provides guidance for developing a logic model. Logic models offer a visual representation of the work and theory of a program and should be created with input from all interested parties. Logic models are living tools that need to be revised as programs evolve and new information becomes available.

Intouch Week Of March 30, 2026, New York Medical College

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• NYMC Awarded $10 Million DOD Grant
• Inspiring Speakers to Lead the Class of 2026 Forward
• NYMC Rallies for Days of Giving
• NYMC Community Recognizes International Epilepsy Awareness Day
• SHSP Showcases Research and Collaboration at Annual Research and Scholarship Day
• Coverage Matters: Uninsured Children Face Worse TBI Outcomes
• TCDM Gives Free Oral Health Screenings and Education to More Than 300 Schoolchildren

Tour Of Old & Rare Books Collection, Kelsey Koym, Tara Sims

History of Medicine Seminar

No abstract provided.

Intouch Week Of March 23, 2026, New York Medical College

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• Match Day Marks a New Season of Growth for the Class of 2026
• NYMC Explores the Lasting Impact of Marie Curie at Women’s History Month Event
• Department of Public Health Introduces New Certificate Option
• NYMC Teams Shine at Inaugural RISE Case Competition
• New Vein-Harvesting Technique Could Reduce Bypass Graft Failure
• Spring Into Publishing: Meet the Experts
• Student Spotlight: Exploring Connections Between Alzheimer's Disease and Glaucoma

Protocol For Spatial Profiling Of Immune Cells In The Mouse Cornea And Conjunctiva Using Nanostring Geomx Dsp And Ncounterpro Platforms, Lois Kim, Karthikeyan Ramasamy, Ajay Sharma

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Quantification of immune cells and their activation status in a spatially specific manner in a healthy or diseased tissue is a valuable tool in immunology. Here, we present a protocol for the spatial profiling of immune cells in the mouse cornea and conjunctiva. We describe steps for immunostaining with photocleavable oligonucleotide-conjugated antibodies, selecting regions of interest (ROIs), and collecting UV-cleaved oligonucleotides using GeoMx DSP. We then detail procedures for hybridizing collected oligonucleotides, cartridge blotting using nCounter Pro Prep, data acquisition, and data analysis.

Intouch Week Of March 16, 2026, New York Medical College

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• Class of 2029 Medical Student Leaders Bring Wellness Into Focus at NYMedTalks
• North Carolina A&T Pre-Health Students Visit NYMC on Northeast Medical School Tour
• New Diagnostic Tool Could Transform Detection of Dangerous Fungus
• NYMC Students, Faculty, and Staff "Paws" for a Moment
• In the Land of Deserts, Health Care Shouldn't Be One; Touro Dental Health Campus in New Mexico
• In the Community: Graduate Student Association Hosts 5K to Benefit Feeding Westchester

Intouch Week Of March 9, 2026, New York Medical College

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• Children’s Cancer Fund Research Laboratory Naming Ceremony
• Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology Hosts Fourth Annual Research Symposium
• Rethinking the Brain’s Response to Opioids
• Medical Students Bring Creativity and Connection to Behavioral Health Care
• Center for Disaster Medicine Hosts First K9 Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Training
•  TCDM Celebrates Tenth Anniversary at Annual Gala

Powering Up Faculty Clinical Scholarship: Research & Teaching Essentials, Evelyn Wang

HSLIC Faculty and Staff Instructional Resources

This presentation provides new faculty with a structured overview of clinical scholarship pathways, highlighting essential library resources, research tools, and support services at UNM HSLIC to advance faculty success in clinical research and teaching.

Intouch Week Of March 2, 2026, New York Medical College

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• Kartik Prabhakaran, M.D., to Lead Department of Surgery
• Uncovering an Early Driver of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
• What if Banana Bags Came Ready to Use?
• NYMC and TU Host "Ninety Minutes: The Medical Magazine of the Web"
• Pet the Stress Away Brings Comfort to NYMC 
• Free Shipping on NYMC Gear
• Student Spotlight: Building an Orthopedic Future

Varicella Zoster Encephalitis In An Immunocompetent Middle-Aged Female With Benign Neurological Presentation, Kopalle Bhanu Sriram, Swathi B.S, Bernice Roberts

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) is a neurotropic human herpesvirus that typically presents as herpes zoster following reactivation of latent infection. Central nervous system involvement such as encephalitis is uncommon and is more frequently described in immunocompromised individuals. Increasing use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnostics has enabled improved recognition of VZV-related neurological disease in immunocompetent hosts.

We describe a middle-aged immunocompetent female who presented with a 15-day history of persistent headache associated with vomiting and low-grade fever. Examination revealed vesicular eruptions in the T8–T9 dermatomes, while neurological examination and neuroimaging were normal. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis demonstrated lymphocytic pleocytosis, elevated …

Morphea With Seronegative Inflammatory Arthritis And Normal Acute Phase Reactants: A Case Report, Balakrishnan Navaneethakrishnan, Mahabaleshwar Mamadapur

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

Localised scleroderma, also known as morphea, is an immune-mediated fibrosing disorder that primarily affects the skin and subcutaneous tissues. While traditionally considered purely a cutaneous disease, extracutaneous manifestations (especially inflammatory arthritis) are increasingly being appreciated. The combined presence of morphea and inflammatory arthritis is rare and can be difficult to diagnose, particularly when inflammatory markers and serological testing are non-contributory.

Case Summary : We describe a 41-year-old woman with long-standing biopsy-proven morphea who over 2 years developed chronic, asymmetric inflammatory arthritis of the left wrist and hand small joints. On examination, she had active synovitis with restricted movements of her …

Intouch Week Of February 23, 2026, New York Medical College

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• Keep Your Heart Healthy This February
• TCDM and NYMC Students Volunteer at Guidance Center of Westchester
• Off Campus, On Craft: Ralph Torres Keeps Campus Operations Flying High

Removing Race From Clinical Algorithms: History, Politics, And Medicine, David S. Jones Md, Ph.D.

History of Medicine Seminar

No abstract provided.

Integrating Zotero With Your Writing: From Research To Publication For Urology Residency Program, Evelyn Wang

HSLIC Faculty and Staff Instructional Resources

This Urology Residency workshop introduces practical skills for integrating Zotero into research and writing workflows, from managing references to generating citations and bibliographies. Topics include installing and configuring Zotero and the Zotero Connector, collecting and organizing references with collections, tags, and PDFs, inserting citations and bibliographies in Microsoft Word and Google Docs, managing PDFs and annotations, and using advanced features such as sync, collaboration, custom citation styles, and ZoteroBib.

Imaging In Acute Neurovascular Emergencies: Optimizing Outcomes In Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke, Chandu Goli, Rohit Patel, Elliott Beard, Anna Liles, Saeed Saleh, Aleeza Namit, Alissa Ongaco, Kevin Steed Ph.D.

Annual Research Symposium

Purpose:

Large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, and patient outcomes are strongly influenced by rapid identification and timely reperfusion. Advances in acute neurovascular imaging have transformed stroke care by enabling precise patient selection, extending treatment windows, and accelerating clinical workflows. The purpose of this project is to evaluate how modern neurovascular imaging strategies influence treatment selection, workflow efficiency, and clinical outcomes in patients with acute LVO stroke.

Methods:

A narrative review of peer-reviewed literature published within the past decade was conducted. The review focused on CT-based imaging (non-contrast CT, CT angiography, CT …

Intouch Week Of February 16, 2026, New York Medical College

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• HeLa Conference Explores Ethics, Equity, and Innovation in a Changing Health Care Landscape
• Kupersmith Lecture Explores Federal Tax Incentives for Living Kidney Donation: Ethical, Economic, and Halachic Considerations
• Medical Students Celebrate in Style at Annual NYMC Formal
• Faculty Spotlight: From Pupil to Professor: Randy Goldberg, M.D. '97, M.P.H. '13, FACP, FHM

Powering Up Clinical Scholarship In Dental Journal Club On February 13, 2026, Evelyn Wang

HSLIC Faculty and Staff Instructional Resources

Instruction session for a dental journal club introducing common biases through critical appraisal of three article types: a systematic review (observer bias and blinding), a retrospective study (selection bias, information bias, and confounding), and a prospective pre‑post study (lack of a control group and residual confounding) in clinical research.

Intouch Week Of February 9, 2026, New York Medical College

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• Shaun Desai, M.D., to Lead Department of Otolaryngology
• NYMC Supports National Heart Month
• NYMC Alums Share Marriage, Memories, and a Lifetime Together
• CDM Strengthens Emergency Response Skills Through TECC and RTF Courses
• TCDM Celebrates Match Day Success
• Student Spotlight: SOM Student Juliet Manu Named SEQUINS Scholar

Integrating Zotero With Your Writing: From Research To Publication – Hslic Workshop Feb 2026, Evelyn Wang

HSLIC Faculty and Staff Instructional Resources

This HSLIC workshop presentation provides a practical, step‑by‑step guide to integrating Zotero into the research and writing workflow. Topics include installing and configuring Zotero and the Zotero Connector, collecting references from databases and web pages, organizing items with collections, subcollections, tags, and PDF attachments, inserting citations and generating bibliographies in Microsoft Word and Google Docs, managing and annotating PDFs, handling title case versus sentence case, detecting and merging duplicate records, and using advanced features such as Zotero sync, group libraries, collaboration tools, custom citation styles, and ZoteroBib.

Intouch Week Of February 2, 2026, New York Medical College

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• Campus Illumination and Panel Discussion Honors Holocaust Remembrance Day
• Where Experience Becomes Evidence: Advancing Transplant Education at NYMC
• D.P.T. Student Experience
• Love at NYMC