Physician Assistant Studies at New York Institute of Technology

Join us at the Inaugural Physician Assistant Studies Alumni Reunion on Wednesday, June 5, at NYIT de Seversky Mansion as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first graduating class of PAs and honor founding faculty member Frank A. Acevedo with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

This event provides an excellent opportunity to network, celebrate success, and inspire and support our students. Sponsorship dollars directly benefit the Department of Physician Assistant Studies' mission to provide students with engaging educational experiences that facilitate lifelong learning, enhance diverse perspectives, emphasize inter-professional practice, and foster a spirit of service with a commitment to improving the health of our communities and advancing the PA profession.

https://www.nyit.edu/events/physician_assistant_studies_reunion

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Carol Lane at [email protected] or 516.686.4940.

Register for Individual Tickets https://alumni.nyit.edu/events/2324/pareunion

Physician Assistant Studies Alumni Reunion New York Tech at nyit.edu

Our hearts are heavy. Matthew Conte was a treasured member of our Class of 2012. Our sympathies go out to his loved ones. Please help support his precious family during this tragic time.

Matthew Conte’s Family, organized by Taylor Alves Hi all, this is something I never saw myself putting together, especially for a reason that hit… Taylor Alves needs your support for Matthew Conte’s Family

((SGA President Erin Hughes with the many gifts!))

Congratulations to the Physician Assistant Student Society on a heartfelt and outstanding event collecting toys, clothes and supplies for the three families we adopted for the holidays!

I would like to commend our amazing student society leadership for organizing, implementing and blowing away their goals (over $1500 raised). With their amazing effort and the generosity of the students, faculty and staff the five children received everything on their Santa lists! You allowed them to experience the joy and magic of the season this year!

https://helpmrsclaus.com/

You should all feel good about the kindness you delivered!

Happy Holidays!
Professor Cotgreave

Representing New York Tech at PAs on the Plaza!

Alumnus Samantha Snukis came back to the Old Westbury campus last May as an inspiring guest speaker at the Class of 2022's White Coat Ceremony. We love this recent profile about her on The Box.

Alumni Profile: Samantha Snukis | Box | New York Tech Athletic Promise Samantha Snukis (M.S. ’14) is competitive by nature, and though the competition was fierce while searching for the right physician assistant studies (PA) program, she was barely deterred. Today, her role as PA reflects her career in sports and vice versa. A triathlete, Snukis has ...

Please share 🙂 Seeking a friendly and efficient person to support our students.

Administrative Specialist in Old Westbury, New York | Careers at Old Westbury, NY New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and di...

Good luck on the boards, Class of 2022!

The Effects of Pandemic Stress on Academic Success.

Students are currently struggling with their academic performance and pandemic stress may have a role in it.

Pandemic stress, like all serious stress, produces surges of cortisol, which activates fight-or-flight responses that can interfere with focus, concentration, and decision making. Beyond the initial shock, the relentless drumbeat of news, statistics, and minute-by-minute crisis reminders heightens our sensitivity to pandemic-related information.

Even among some people who haven’t had Covid-19, this has resulted in what is loosely described by many as “Covid brain.” Moreover, for college students in their late teens and early 20s, this is happening as their brains are still developing.

Whether students are experiencing sporadic distractions or debilitating obsessions, these patterns have led to an avalanche of need for mental-health services for an already maxed out industry. Many colleges are watchful, wary, and bracing themselves for students’ psychological aftershocks. The Chronicle report, Building Students' Resilience, provides advice on how faculty can acknowledge these struggles, share appropriate resources, and reengage their classes.

NYS Governor Kathy Hochul announced this morning that the number of COVID-19 cases has now made it "almost impossible to do contact tracing" so this process will be suspended. This announcement was backed up by the Acting New York Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett who further stated that the Department of Health will now switch its efforts towards self-management by NYS residents and a Departmental focus on testing and vaccinations for COVID-19.
New York State plans on implementing this new approach on Wednesday 1/12/2022 while providing continue guidance and support for workers and their employers.

Does this mean we are winning or losing the battle against COVID? Any opinions?

Ariana, thank you for expressing so beautifully just what a wonderful gift Michael David Cecil (Class of 2017) was to all who knew him. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and all who loved him. Rest in peace, Michael

Dr. Gordon Schmidt, Dean and Professor, School of Health Professions, New York Institute of Technology
invites you to join his birthday fundraising event to benefit the newest program in the New York Tech School of Health Professions, the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.

Use this link to learn more and contribute:

Donate to Gordon's Birthday Fundraiser Join me in giving to New York Institute of Technology 's campaign Gordon's Birthday Fundraiser

Congratulations, Class of 2021 🥰 And thank you to the loved ones who joined in the celebration, both in person and on the livestream. Good luck on the PANCE!

2021 New York Tech PA White Coat Ceremony Edited livestream from May 19, 2021