ABOUT NYMC
Founded in 1860, New York Medical College (NYMC), one of the largest private health sciences colleges in the U.S., joined Touro University (TU) in 2011 and is located in Valhalla, New York, in Westchester County. TU is the largest university system under Jewish auspices in the U.S. and the country’s most prominent private educator of physicians graduating, educating slightly less than four percent of all the nation’s M.D.s and D.O.s each year.
Rooted in a proud legacy of inclusion, NYMC’s humanistic approach is a fundamental component of the exceptional academics and meaningful hands-on experiences provided by each of the schools on the NYMC campus: the School of Medicine (SOM), the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBMS), the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP), the Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) and the Touro College School of Health Sciences’ nursing program. Research at the College is notable in the areas of cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, renal diseases, neurosciences, metabolic disorders, and disaster medicine.
With a network of affiliated hospitals and clinical practices, NYMC provides a wide variety of clinical training opportunities throughout the New York/ New Jersey/Connecticut region, as well as in Rhode Island, West Virginia, Arizona, and Florida.
LOCATION
NYMC is located on a 54-acre suburban campus. A fixture in Westchester County in the lower Hudson Valley, approximately 15 miles north of New York City, NYMC provides an ideal base for graduate students who wish to study and conduct research in the clinical and biomedical sciences.
Our roots go back to 1860 with the founding of the Homeopathic Medical College of New York. NYMC’s identity evolved through mergers and alignments with New York Citybased institutions, such as NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, Flower Free Surgical Hospital, and Fifth Avenue Hospital.
Serving a large and diverse geographic area and population, NYMC maintains close ties with local communities through affiliations with hospitals and other health care facilities in the area.
Having local physicians and health commissioners among our faculty is one example of how NYMC and the region enjoy a symbiotic relationship— each serving and supporting the other, to the benefit of our students and the surrounding communities.
NYMC LEADING THE WAY IN HEALTH SCIENCES, MEDICINE, AND RESEARCH
1,471Students on the NYMC campus and online
602 27 Residency Programs Residents and Fellows
5 Schools on the NYMC Campus
• School of Medicine
• Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• School of Health Sciences and Practice
• Touro College of Dental Medicine
• Touro College School of Health Sciences’ Nursing Program
DIVERSITY
NYMC students who self-reported as a member of an underrepresented group 22%
37 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
$10.3M IN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS DISTRIBUTED annually 37% STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS annually
14 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
25,000 and 155
JOURNAL TITLES and DATABASES in the Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library
504 beds
200,000+
26,234 LIVING ALUMNI actively engaged in medical and dental practice, health care administration, public health, teaching and research throughout the nation and abroad square feet
DEDICATED RESEARCH SPACE
996 employees
107 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
1,924 FACULTY CAMPUS SIZE ACRES 54
SUPPORT NYMC AND FUTURE HEALTH CARE LEADERS
With a proud history of inclusivity, NYMC has been educating exceptional health care leaders for more than 160 years. Your contributions allow us to provide scholarships for our extraordinary students, recruit and retain the best faculty, conduct cuttingedge research, invest in technology, and maintain state-of-the-art instructional and learning facilities. With your support, we will continue in our tradition of creating a diverse, inclusive campus and educating the next generation of health care leaders. We encourage you to explore nymc.edu/give to find out more information and support an area that inspires you. Your generosity makes a world of a difference to our students.
NYMC POINTS OF PRIDE
Founded in 2023, the Women’s Institute for Science Entrepreneurship (WISE) is a program designed to support women innovators in cultivating new scientific concepts and launching new businesses that will make a significant difference in their communities and in the world; as well as encourage them to pursue STEM education and research. WISE connects interdisciplinary teams of students, researchers, faculty, and biotech entrepreneurs on and off campus to work collaboratively creating synergy to lead to pioneering and exceptional projects.
NYMC operates the Family Health Center, an outpatient faculty practice clinic providing comprehensive, medical and preventive care, as well as urgent care for patients of all ages. The Center also offers telehealth visits.
The Center for Disaster Medicine provides expertise and leadership in preventing, diagnosing, and treating public health threats specific to biological and chemical terrorism, public health emergencies, and developing medical countermeasures.
NYMC houses a state-of-the-art Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, where students receive hands-on training in a replicated clinical setting with standardized patients, manikins, and task trainers to hone clinical skills in a safe and controlled environment.
Recent laboratory renovations in the Basic Sciences Building include 17,000 square feet of multi-disciplinary research space, 3,000 square feet of shared core instrumentation space, and the installation of flexible casework systems and best-in-class equipment to foster innovation and collaboration.
BioInc@NYMC , the only fully equipped biotechnology incubator on a health sciences college campus, doubled in size offering additional square footage of shared and collaborative space to support biotech/medtech startups advancing health innovation in the Hudson Valley.
When TCDM opened in 2016, it was the first new dental school in New York State in more than 50 years. In 2018, TCDM opened a state-of-the-art 32,000-square-foot oral health care facility, Touro Dental Health, co-located with NYMC’s Family Health Center offering interprofessional education for students and multi-specialty patient care. Touro Dental Health offers the most advanced dental technologies available including digital impressions, digital treatment planning, 3D imaging, guided implant surgery, orthodontics and endodontic microscopy. They also have a family-friendly pediatric practice and Complex Care Clinic for more advanced treatment. In 2024, TCDM broke ground on a new clinical dental facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The SHSP’s Division of Speech-Language Pathology provides its clinical services as the Division of SpeechLanguage Pathology of Boston Children’s Health Physicians. The Division provides outpatient services to children and adults across the lifespan. The clinic employs ASHA-certified and NYS-licensed speechlanguage pathologists who train the next generation of professionals.
COLLEGE LEADERSHIP
Alan Kadish, M.D.
President
Dr. Kadish became president of NYMC in May 2011, when the College joined TU, creating one of the largest affiliations of biomedical education under one institutional banner. Dr. Kadish concurrently serves as president of TU, the largest Jewish-sponsored educational institution in the United States.
Dr. Kadish received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, his postdoctoral medical training at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a fellow in cardiology. He is boardcertified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Kadish has worked as a mentor, research scholar, scientist, and clinician, holding numerous senior-level administrative positions at Northwestern and at the University of Michigan. A prolific researcher and writer, he has written extensively in his field, authoring more than 300 peer-reviewed papers and contributing to several textbooks. Dr. Kadish has been the recipient of numerous research grants, including from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) where he served extensively on review panels, as well as from the National Science Foundation and other not-for-profit organizations. He has been involved in Jewish education and communal affairs for many years serving on the boards of directors of several educational, philanthropic, and religious institutions, in Chicago.
Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A. Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Halperin is a pediatric radiation oncologist, medical historian, and health sciences educator. Under the leadership of Dr. Halperin, NYMC has transformed to offer students, faculty, and staff, new opportunities to enhance the academic experience and highlight NYMC’s rich history.
Prior to joining NYMC in 2012, Dr. Halperin served as dean of the School of Medicine, the Ford Foundation Professor of Medical Education, and professor of radiation oncology, pediatrics, and history at the University of Louisville, and in 2011 took on the additional position of university vice provost. He was also on the faculty at Duke University for 23 years, serving as professor and chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology, vice dean of the School of Medicine, and associate vice chancellor.
Dr. Halperin received a bachelor’s degree in economics summa cum laude from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, his M.D. cum laude from Yale University, and a master’s degree in liberal studies from Duke University. He completed his medical internship in internal medicine at Stanford University and his radiology oncology residency at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts General Hospital, where he also served as chief resident.
Dr. Halperin is the author/editor of two leading textbooks in radiology oncology and has more than 240 articles in peer-reviewed scientific, historical, education, and ethics literature. He teaches graduate-level history and oncology classes and practices medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/ Metropolitan in East Harlem and at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital/Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York.
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A.
Dean, School of Health Sciences and Practice and Vice President for Government Affairs
Marina K. Holz, Ph.D., M.P.H. ’23, Dr.P.H. ’24 Dean, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Neil W. Schluger, M.D. Dean, School of Medicine
Ronnie Myers, D.D.S. Dean, Touro College of Dental Medicine
GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION (GME)
NYMC’s SOM Graduate Medical Education (GME) program prepares medical and dental school graduates for practice in a medical or dental specialty or subspecialty. NYMC/TCDM sponsors more than 25 residency and fellowship programs, which train approximately 600 residents and fellows. The GME programs provide experienced, board-certified faculty; broad clinical experience; and the academic support and resources required to train residents to become competent, board-certified physicians in their chosen specialty. NYMC is taking the lead with its partner hospitals in founding and promoting a number of Shomer Shabbos residency training positions, which allow accommodation of Jewish observance. More information is available at nymc.edu/gme
STUDENT LIFE
NYMC offers ample green space while being just 40 minutes by train from Midtown Manhattan. NYMC students enjoy an inclusive, multicultural, and supportive community with an array of social, recreational, educational, and physical activities available.
The student organizations provide options for a variety of pursuits, including career interests, community service, cultural, and religious, which encompass all religions, campus chapters of national organizations, social, and recreational, as well as sports of all kinds.
NYMC places priority on student mental health and physical wellness. NYMC’s Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness provides 24/7 free, confidential psychological services for all students, along with psycho-educational programs and wellness events, including yoga and meditation classes. The College ensures that each student has the resources they need to feel seen, heard, and supported.
Students have access to two fitness centers, including one reserved for students living on campus, and a golf simulator. There are also many options for outdoor activities in the local area including parks, hiking, and biking trails, golf courses, pools, beaches, and nature centers. To view the campus map, visit map.nymc.edu .
Students are also encouraged to perform research during their time at NYMC. Annual events such as the Medical Student Research Forum, the Graduate Student Research Forum, and the School of Health Sciences and Practice Research Day offer opportunities for students to explore and promote their research and share their findings with their peers and greater NYMC community.
15 miles north of NYC
54-acre suburban campus
107 student organizations
25% of students live on campus 504 beds
““My experience at NYMC is incredible thanks to the faculty and students who have cultivated such a welcoming and tight-knit community. The numerous clubs and organizations allow everyone to pursue the personal and academic interests that they love.”
Jared Sasaki, SOM Class of 2027
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
NYMC believes in active learning, not only educating health care professionals in their chosen specialties but also facilitating hands-on training in the types of settings where they will someday practice. That’s why the College is deeply committed to helping address important issues faced by the populations we serve, including health care disparities and social determinants of health, while providing services to our community and staying true to the College’s legacy and commitment to under-resourced populations.
GOLD HUMANISM HONOR SOCIETY
The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) promotes humanism in medicine on campus and at affiliated institutions through community service (NYMC Cares Week), mentorship, as well as role modeling (Solidarity Week for Compassionate Patient Care). The GHHS chapter at NYMC received an outstanding national ranking for its contribution to humanism in health care during the COVID-19 pandemic from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.
SERVICE LEARNING
In SOM Service-Learning programs, medical students work with physicians and health professionals at community sites—such as the Homeless Outreach, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Victims Empowerment (SAAVE) Program at Westchester Medical Center and Woodfield Cottage—on projects that address needs of the local community and in the region at large.
CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
The NYMC Center for Human Rights promotes health advocacy and human rights for asylum seekers in the U.S. by providing pro-bono forensic medical evaluations conducted by students and faculty members who receive special training in conjunction with the Physicians for Human Rights organization.
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (D.P.T.)
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
D.P.T. students work in groups to plan and conduct a service project in one of four areas: “Global Initiatives,” which support the needs of developing countries; “Community Health and Wellness,” which addresses the health needs of local under-resourced communities; “Adaptive Sports,” which address the needs of athletes with disabilities; and “The Race for Rehab.” For more than 25 years, the annual 5K run/walk/roll event on campus has raised funds for Achilles International, a nonprofit organization that provides road racing training and events for individuals with disabilities.
PUBLIC HEALTH APPLIED PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (APE)
Under the supervision of a mentor, Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) students complete a hands-on practicum whereby they can take a population-based approach to a public health problem and apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom. More than 100 sites nationally and internationally provide a learning opportunity for students to enhance their skills, broaden their network, and open up opportunities for career advancement.
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION 5K
The annual Graduate Student Association 5K Race supports Feeding Westchester, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity in the local community.
CLINICAL SITES
AND AFFILIATES
NYMC boasts an extensive network of affiliated hospitals and clinical and practicum sites, which includes urban medical centers, suburban community hospitals, and highly advanced regional tertiary care facilities, providing students with a comprehensive range of resources and educational opportunities.
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRACTICE
Regional speech-language pathology clinic sites
National physical therapy clinical sites
International and national public health practicum sites
Clinical training opportunities at hospital affiliates in New York and Connecticut. 165
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
In conjunction with Westchester Medical Center and Boston Children’s Health Physicians, NYMC developed the Pediatric and Adult Epilepsy Research Program, which brings clinicians and basic science researchers together to work to develop new, more effective epilepsy treatments.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Major Clinical Affiliated Sites
• Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth)
• WMCHealth Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Valhalla, NY
• NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, New York, NY
Clinical Affiliated Sites
• Beckley VA Medical Center, Beckley, WV
• Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY
• Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, CT
• Hoboken University Medical Center, Hoboken, NJ
• James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY
• Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket, RI
• Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
• Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, NY
• Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL
• Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco, NY
• NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, Bronx, NY
• Phelps Hospital Northwell Health, Sleepy Hollow, NY
• Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY
• Rome Memorial Hospital, Rome, NY
• Saint Clare’s Health, Denville, NJ
• Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, Yonkers, NY
• Saint Michael’s Medical Center, Newark, NJ
• St. Mary’s General Hospital, Passaic, NJ
• Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center, New York, NY
• VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, Montrose, NY
• WMCHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY
• WMCHealth Health Alliance Hospital, Kingston, NY
• WMCHealth MidHudson Regional Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY
• Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, AZ
Ambulatory Care Programs
• Care for the Homeless, New York, NY
• ODA Primary Health Care Network, Brooklyn, NY
• Open Door Family Medical Centers, Hudson Valley Region, NY
• Optum (formerly CareMount Medical), Hudson Valley Region, NY
• Refuah Health Center, Spring Valley, NY
• Summit Health (formerly Westmed Medical Group), Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield County, CT
• Union Community Health, Bronx, NY
• Westchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, NY
NYMC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Our dynamic integrated curriculum graduates exceptional, self-directed, and compassionate physician leaders dedicated to the health and wellness of all people and communities. The SOM’s Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program curriculum ensures that students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills and can respond and relate to patients with equal parts competence and compassion. Students receive early clinical skills training at our Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, through clinical preceptorships, supervised shadowing programs, community service, as well as servicelearning programs at our expansive network of diverse affiliated clinical sites. The training that our students receive incorporates the health systems sciences and social determinants of health so that our students understand the many factors that impact the health of the communities that they serve. The SOM provides outstanding opportunities for student career and professional development with research opportunities in education, basic translational, clinical, and/or outcomes-based research. The SOM Dean’s Office provides stipends and infrastructure with support from the associate dean of medical student research. Approximately 100 students participate in the annual Medical Student Research Forum, which provides a platform for showcasing student research achievements on campus and beyond. For more information, visit: www.nymc.edu/som
SOM FACTS
871 students
1,665 faculty
52% female
48% male 34 U.S. states represented
27 average age of students
21% of students self-reported as part of a group currently underrepresented in medicine.
99% residency match placement rate
ENTERING CLASS OF 2028
64 undergraduate institutions represented 9,152 applications received
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
• M.D.
• Joint Degrees*:
— M.D.-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) — M.D./Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
* open to enrolled NYMC medical students only
NYMC GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
We offer Master of Science (M.S.), Ph.D., and M.D.-Ph.D., programs to educate future generations of scientists to enter careers in health and biomedical sciences academia, medicine, industry, or non-profit settings. Our Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) is a one-year degree program that uniquely prepares its graduates for medical school. Graduates of the AMP have a medical school acceptance rate of 85 percent, and if they meet certain academic performance benchmarks, they may be eligible to participate in the new interview and conditional admittance agreement with the NYMC SOM and several TU schools. Our M.S. programs offer options for research training, non-research thesis or project-based internships in industry. The M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program trains medical laboratory technologists to work in medical or industrial/pharmaceutical laboratories as licensed practitioners and is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The Biomedical Science and Management Master’s Program is designed for students interested in developing professional management skills for careers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other biomedical science industries – or in the government or non-profit sectors related to these fields. Our Integrated Ph.D. program focuses on original research and core scientific knowledge in the basic sciences in preparation for a variety of advanced career choices such as researchers, professors, scientific writers and editors, biotech entrepreneurs, and more. For more information, visit: www.nymc.edu/gsbms
GSBMS FACTS
194 students
64% female
35% male 20 U.S. states represented
97 faculty
27 average age of students
32% of students self-reported as part of a group currently underrepresented in science.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
• M.S. Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (2-year and Accelerated)
• M.S. and Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• M.S. and Ph.D. in Cell Biology
• M.S. and Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology
• M.S. and Ph.D. in Pathology
• M.S. and Ph.D. in Pharmacology
• M.S. and Ph.D. in Physiology
• M.S. in Biomedical Science and Management— Professional Science Master’s Program
• M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• Joint degree: M.D.-Ph.D. (open to enrolled NYMC medical students only)
NYMC SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRACTICE
We offer doctoral and master’s degrees as well as advanced certificates—on-campus and/or online—in four highly practical health fields: bioethics, physical therapy, public health, and speechlanguage pathology, which prepare students for careers or current professionals to advance their careers in the chosen field.
Experienced faculty and state-of-the-art curricula provide exceptional career training in these high-demand professions. Faculty who are active in research and clinical practice in all areas of medicine and health care engage our students in the challenge of analyzing interventions and improving outcomes across the spectrum of quality health care.
SHSP graduates are equipped to focus on the health care needs of individuals, communities, or populations and are well-prepared for high-impact careers. All academic programs maintain a low student-tofaculty ratio, which ensures our graduate students get a personalized learning experience. For more information, visit: www.nymc.edu/shsp
SHSP FACTS
447 students
259 faculty
69% female 31% male 24 U.S. states represented
LICENSE PASS RATE
100% SLP Praxis Examination
30 average age of students
27% of students self-reported as part of a group currently underrepresented in health care.
98% National D.P.T. Exam
100% career placement for SLP and D.P.T. graduates
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
DOCTORAL DEGREES
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
• Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) in Health Policy and Management (online option available)
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.)
• Biostatistics (on-campus only)
• Bioethics
• Epidemiology
• Speech-Language Pathology
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (M.P.H.)
• Generalist (accelerated option available)
ADVANCED CERTIFICATES
• Bioethics
• Children with Special Health Care Needs
• Global Health
• Emergency Management
• Environmental Health
• Health Administration
• Health Education
• Industrial Hygiene
• Pediatric Dysphagia (online only)
• Public Health
JOINT DEGREES*
• M.D./M.P.H. • Psy.D./M.P.H.
• D.O./M.P.H. • D.P.T./M.P.H.
• D.D.S./M.P.H. • Pharm.D./M.P.H.
* In partnership with NYMC and Touro schools, the SHSP offers joint degree programs for students who wish to broaden their skills, knowledge and career options. Application to any of these programs may only be submitted after first being accepted into their respective home institution/program.