Donna Tartaglione Berger

The meeting commenced with an urgent update regarding an incident at the Skyline building involving smoke from an elevator mechanical room, resulting in an evacuation, though fortunately, no injuries were sustained. The primary agenda involved discussions regarding the state of the college, celebrating recent successes such as the five-year anniversary of the incubator bio-ink, a successful School of Medicine white coat ceremony, and the achievement of full eight-year accreditation from the LCME. Further discussions covered the visit from the Secretary of Middle States regarding accreditation efforts, an excellent site visit for the speech-language pathology program, and the opening of the new family medicine clinic in Skyline, which aims to support integrated health screenings and provide primary care services to faculty, staff, and students. Other topics included numerous faculty and staff awards, successful fundraising events, the opening of a campus Starbucks, an upcoming crisis management preparedness drill, and discussions regarding potentially arming campus security staff.

The 2021-2026 Strategic Plan for New York Medical College (NYMC) outlines key initiatives to advance its mission in education, research, and community engagement. The plan focuses on enhancing educational programs, including graduate and professional offerings, expanding clinical education experiences, and ensuring sufficient faculty expertise. In research, NYMC aims to enhance biomedical, translational, and clinical science research, fostering collaborations and improving infrastructure. The plan also emphasizes transparent governance, ethical conduct, and a supportive campus culture. Community engagement initiatives aim to address health disparities and social determinants of health. Finally, the plan focuses on ensuring the economic stability and sustainability of NYMC through diversified revenue streams and strategic investments.