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Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Educating students to become caring, skilled physicians and fostering biomedical and translational research.
In June, Einstein's office of community engagement and outreach celebrated the graduation of twenty EMT students from twelve local high schools and two colleges. They were part of the Bronx HOPE-Code One School. Students now qualify to take the New York State #EMT exam.

#MedEd #Bronx #premed
August 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
At this week’s #EinsteinOrientation2025, first-year M.D. & M.D./Ph.D. were introduced to the Ruth L. Gottesman Clinical Skills Center, where they were trained in basic life support skills. Later they gathered outside and took part in a series of fun and challenging activities.

#MedSky #MedEd
August 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Einstein Omics Club hosted a presentation and awards ceremony on July 25 to celebrate its 2025 #Biohackathon. On July 20, four teams comprised of Ph.D. students, MSTP students, and postdocs took part in the day-long competition in the Forchheimer Medical Science Building.

#SciSky #datascience
August 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Last week, the office of community engagement and outreach hosted Einstein’s second annual Dr. Hal Strelnick Day. The day celebrated Dr. Strelnick’ s support of programs and partnerships that encourage local #Bronx #highschool and #undergraduate students to pursue careers in medicine.

#premed
August 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Einstein’s newest M.D., Ph.D., and MSTP students began their Einstein careers at today’s #Orientation. Newcomers learned about Einstein from faculty, students, and staff. They also took part in team-building discussions and exercises to help them connect with one another. #edu #MedEd #PhD
August 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
ORIENTATION AT EINSTEIN! Today’s the start of orientation for Einstein’s newest M.D., Ph.D., and MSTP students! Over the next several days, the students will learn about Einstein’s campus and community and each other. #EinsteinOrientation2025
August 4, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Last week, Einstein’s graduate program honored participants in their summer programs for high school and undergraduate students. Following an awards presentation, 42 students took part in a poster session where they displayed their scientific findings. #science #edu #SciEd
July 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Last month, Einstein’s office of community engagement and outreach hosted its annual Einstein Enrichment Program (EEP) Poster Presentation Day. EEP, a pathway program for #Bronx high school students, meets throughout the school year.

To learn more about EEP, contact eep@einsteinmed.edu.
July 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Einstein Research: Our Brains May Detect Others’ Emotions Even If We Misinterpret Them

Learn more at bit.ly/3IKjOqk.

#Psychiatry #MentalHealthAwareness #MedSci
July 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Einstein Research led by Aditi Shastri, M.B.B.S., and H. Dean Hosgood, Ph.D. | Association Between Air Pollution and Multiple Myeloma Mortality

Learn more at bit.ly/4ojCqxN.
July 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Einstein Research by William R. Jacobs Jr., Ph.D., and colleagues: New Technique Advances Study of #Leprosy

More at bit.ly/4lMgFnZ.

#SciSky #MedSky #infectiousdiseases
July 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Congratulations to Einstein's Joel Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. Vascarta, Inc, an Einstein start-up to advance his innovation has advanced his compound for treating #sicklecelldisease toward clinical trials. The #NlHLBI of the #NIH has signed a trial agreement with Vascarta. More at prn.to/45XXcMA. #MedSky
July 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Fourth-year M.D. student Bijoy Shah recently led a team that launched an app to help people with #eczema track, learn about, and manage the condition. Mr. Shah, who has a background in computer science, spent a research year on the project. Learn more at bit.ly/45TJxGm.

#MedSchool #MedSky
July 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Can changes to parks, sidewalks, and recreational facilities increase walkability and improve heart health? Einstein’s Earle Chambers, Ph.D., his team, and community partners are examining the health effects of rezoning in urban areas through the Jerome Avenue Research Study.

#PublicHealth #MedSky
July 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Congratulations! Ayodeji O. Oteyola, Ph.D., a postdoc in the lab of Wei Chen, M.D., has been named a recipient of the Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship by the American Society of Nephrology. To learn more about Dr. Oteyola and his research project, please see bit.ly/4kfS4Xu.

#SciSky #KidneyDisease
July 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Established in 1974, the Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience is home to 100 scientists maintaining its reputation for innovative and groundbreaking research in brain function, brain behavior, and brain disease. More at bit.ly/4dVc52Q

#BrainAwarenessMonth #SciSky #MedSky
June 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Einstein Research: Understanding the Mechanisms Behind Disease-Induced Mitochondrial Damage

Learn more at bit.ly/3I6DJiD.

#research #SciSky #MedSky
June 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Investigating Brain Circuits Linking Overeating with Obesity bit.ly/4kSGHWC

#BrainAwarenessMonth #MedSky
June 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In a recent essay in The Wall Street Journal, writer Amy Dockser Marcus spoke with Einstein Aging Study director Richard Lipton, M.D. He cited the example of Inez Vanable, a study participant since 2001 who volunteers two hours a week at age 97. More at on.wsj.com/45cMwJA.

#BrainAwarenessMonth
June 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Welcome! Einstein’s newest M.D.-Ph.D. students in our Medical Scientist Training Program continued their orientation session Tuesday afternoon, gathering at the Forchheimer Medical Science Building to take their group photo with program leader Myles Akabas and their individual headshots.
#MedEd
June 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Einstein recently celebrated the official dedication of the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Patio, a new space dedicated for #student relaxation, study, and reflection. The 1,800-square-foot open air space features comfortable seating, rock gardens, a waterfall, and attractive tiered gathering spots.
June 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The 4th annual Psychiatry Research Institute at Montefiore Einstein (PRIME) Research Day was held last week at Einstein's Price Center/Block Research Pavilion. A highlight of the event was a poster session featuring 78 presentations. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

#MedSky #SciSky
May 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
On Monday, the office of community engagement hosted its first-ever Pathway Program Celebration, honoring local high school and undergraduate students who participated in programs where they explored opportunities to prepare for professions in health and science.
#MedEd #education #MedSky #Bronx
May 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Yesterday we cheered the #EinsteinClassof2025 at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center as they marked the start of their careers and their contributions to medicine, science, and human health!

And congratulations to the families and loved ones who have supported these students!
May 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Yesterday, the Graduate Programs in the Biomedical Sciences honored the connection between graduating Ph.D. students and their mentors during its 6th annual Ph.D. Convocation. The event featured a video in which mentors and students shared reflections and paid tribute to each other. #Classof2025
May 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM