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The President’s Bulletin is a bi-weekly publication created to keep students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and others informed about the latest news at Downstate Health Sciences University. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and find them informative and useful.

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Welcome to 2025 – A Year of Possibilities and Progress!

by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025

As we begin a new academic year, I am pleased to welcome our returning students, faculty, and staff and warmly welcome the new students joining each of our colleges at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate).

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Dr. Marie-Claire Roberts Earns Nursing Simulation Fellowship

by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025

Congratulations to Marie-Claire Roberts, Ph.D., MS, MPA, RN, Executive Vice Dean, Downstate College of Nursing and Executive Director of the Center for Simulation, for earning a place as a Fellow in the inaugural SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship...

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Prioritizing Mental Wellness for Men in the New Year

by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025

The start of a new year is a great time to focus on mental health as part of our resolutions for a healthier, more balanced life. Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., President of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and Downstate Interim Chair of...

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RNA Therapeutics for Breast Cancer

by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025

The SUNY Research Foundation recently released a video that showcases groundbreaking research led by Downstate’s Henri Tiedge, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology, Neurology, and Medicine, and Valerio Berardi, Ph.D., Research...

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Clinical Reasoning Skills in Medical Education

by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025

One of the most essential skills in medicine is mastering clinical reasoning—assessing and interpreting patient information to make informed decisions. Yet many medical students face significant challenges moving from the classroom-focused pre-clerkship...

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STAR Program Tackles Mental Health Stigma

by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025

The STAR Program’s “Stop Mental Health Stigma” campaign tackles barriers to care in underserved communities facing mental health challenges and HIV. Funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health, the initiative aligns with the state’s...

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Downstate Hosts Brooklyn’s First Neurodiversity & Transition Symposium

by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025

In December, Downstate hosted Brooklyn’s first symposium on “Neurodiversity and Transition to Adulthood,” bringing together over 360 clinicians, educators, families, and self-advocates for actionable insights and strategies to improve outcomes...

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Shout Outs

Shout Outs

by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025

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In Case You Missed it

In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025

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