Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME)

The Office of Continuing Medical Education at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) works with its departments and academic health centers to deliver a variety of educational activities for practicing physicians and allied health professionals. NYITCOM is dedicated to offering opportunities that help physicians enhance their skills and stay up to date on the latest medical advancements to provide high-quality patient care.

Our Focus

The Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that all sponsored activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. We strive to address the educational needs of physicians, educators, and healthcare professionals, enhancing their skills and knowledge to close professional practice gaps.

Our Purpose

  • Assist with enhancing health outcomes and patient care through evidence-based educational activities.
  • Advance physicians’ skills as clinicians, educators, and researchers.
  • Support physicians in earning credits to meet CME requirements from hospitals, boards, and other entities, thereby improving competence, performance, and patient outcomes.
  • Foster the discovery and application of new knowledge in clinical practice by utilizing needs assessments and identifying professional educational gaps.
  • Collaborate with relevant organizations to implement CME activities effectively.

Planning CME Activities

If you’re interested in planning an education activity that includes CME credit, the resources here will support you through each step. We encourage all activity planners and contributors involved in educational content development to review our primer, guidelines, and resources prior to submitting an activity planning form.

Find Out How to Plan a CME Activity

Participate in a CME Activity

Discover information on upcoming CME activities offered by NYITCOM and its academic health centers, designed to enhance your medical expertise and keep you updated with the latest advancements in healthcare. Collaboration and partnership opportunities are also available.

Learn More About CME Activities

Contact Us

Office of Continuing Medical Education

New York Institute of Technology
Long Island Campus
PO BOX 8000
de Seversky Mansion, Room 107
Old Westbury, NY 11568

Phone: (516) 686-3730
Fax: (516) 686-3767
Email: cme@nyit.edu

Oversight of CME Operations

Hallie Zwibel, D.O., MPH, FACOFP, FAAFP
Associate Professor, Family Medicine
Assistant Dean, Clinical Operations
Director of Sports Medicine

CME Activities

For questions regarding CME activities, accreditation ​requests and compliance, please contact:

Stephanie LaBarbera, MHA
Director, CME
Phone: (516) 686-3792
Email: stephanie.labarbera@nyit.edu

Preceptor Credit

For questions about preceptor credit, transcripts, or faculty ​appointments, please contact:

Annette Krauss
Coordinator, Volunteer Faculty Appointments & CME
Phone: (516) 686-7951
Email: akrauss@nyit.edu