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Congrats to Alex Rothstein, EdD, FACSM, on receiving a $20k grant award from The NYIT Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Research Program for the proposal, “Instability Focused Home Training with Visual Motion Biomarkers in Young Adults with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.” #NYITCOM

Congratuls to Kenan Azizi on presenting research at ARVO 2026. The study examined digital eye strain & explored how screen time impact eye health. The co-authors were Muhammed Celebi, Richard Crotty, Natalia Nawrocka, Aakash Soni, Derin Yetil, & Brian Beatty

A 4th‑year med student from @NYITCOMAR took the online AI‑Assisted Diagnostics elective, continued the work through a research rotation with me (@NYITCOMDO), and now we have published our study on ML survival prediction in eye cancer in Academia Biology! doi.org/10.20935/AcadB…

Always great catching up with Dr. Derrick D. Dixon at graduation. Two campuses, one school, united in celebrating our students and their accomplishments. @NYITCOMDO @NYITCOMAR

Latest publication: “Deep learning based thermal foot segmentation with probability inversion post-processing for automated epidural block assessment.” First author is @NYITCOMDO student doctor Mr. Hong. He's a first-year student, and this is already his second published article.

@NYITCOMDO Congratulations to my newest fellow alums!

📚 Memorial Day Weekend Medical Library Hours The Medical Library will be closed Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day weekend. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! #nyitcom

Congrats to #NYITCOM alumnus John Lazzara D.O. ’94, on receiving the 2026 Patients’ Choice Award from Northwell Health Physician Partners! This recognition reflects his outstanding compassion, dedication, and commitment to patient care. Well deserved, Dr. Lazzara! #DOproud

NYITCOM research study seeking anonymous volunteers on GLP-1 medications to understand effects on mood, anxiety & emotional wellbeing. Click here for survey buff.ly/73HVTjO Questions? Emily Kim – ekim16@nyit.edu Michael Sakirsky – msakirsk@nyit.edu

Congrats to Atieh D. Ashkezari, M.S., NRP, NYITCOM Class of 2027, for receiving the Urology Care Foundation Fellowship! buff.ly/bH6B2rE #NYITCOM #UrologyCare #AcademicMedicine

If you missed any of the NYITCOM Class of 2026 Hooding ceremony you can watch the full celebration on our Facebook page or on our YouTube Channel buff.ly/R9P9mYx Congratulations to our newest NYITCOM Doctors! We're so proud of you! #NYITCOM #nyitcomalumni

Tuesday thoughts 🤔

Wednesday mental health fact check

Carmen Marmo-Savinetti, Senior College Relations Officer caught up with alumna Dr. Regina Olasin, D.O. ’82. While visiting Long Island to participate in the NYITCOM State of Health Policy & Research Symposium, Dr. Olasin spent time reconnecting over dinner and sharing memories.

Relive the unforgettable moments! The photo album from the NYITCOM Class of 2026 Commencement & Hooding Ceremony is now live. 👉 View the full album here: buff.ly/2XEb7s4 Congratulations again to our newest doctors!

Elizabeth Dotsenko, Donya Forohar, & Michael Yunatanov are researching “Objective Characterization of Aging Skin Texture to Enable Targeted Dermatologic Therapies.” #nyitcom

Congrats to NYITCOM student Joseph Daly on being named EMT of the Year by the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of New York City. Recognized for his dedication to EMS and heroic actions, Daly continues to make an incredible impact in the field while pursuing his D.O.

Medical school may be done, but your D.O. journey is just beginning. Congratulations to the NYITCOM Class of 2026 on an incredible Commencement and Hooding Ceremony yesterday. Stay connected — our alumni are what make this school great. #nyitcom #nyitcomclassof2026

Congrats to #NYITCOM students, alumni, faculty & collaborators on their recent publication in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine examining the role of OMM lymphatic drainage techniques in vascular care. Article link: buff.ly/WAkQFBs

This isn’t goodbye — it’s welcome to the D.O. family. 💙🎓 Four years flew by in a heartbeat! Congrats to the NYITCOM Class of 2026. Your hard work, resilience, and compassion have shaped you into incredible future physicians, and we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make.