College of Osteopathic Medicine

Student Profile: Antonio Patterson
While on a medical mission trip to Haiti, Antonio Patterson, then an ordained minister, circled back to a dream that began to take shape when he was a high school student. Now 50 years old, Patterson is pursuing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at NYITCOM-Arkansas.

Taking a Bold Step
New York Tech is striving to achieve high research activity status by 2028. With faculty and students increasing cutting-edge research, the university is well on its way.

A Very Special Delivery
Just three months into her first year as a pediatrics resident at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y., Emily Kraft (D.O. ’23) was leaving the hospital at the end of her shift to head to a Halloween party when she encountered a woman in distress. The next thing she knew, she was delivering a baby.

NYITCOM-Arkansas Students Named to Delta Health Policy Fellowship Program
Seven medical students will participate in a robust practicum experience with local, state, and federal leaders that will allow them to contribute to decision-making that will affect the health of communities in Arkansas and across the Delta.

Medical Marathon
NYITCOM students and faculty volunteered at this year’s TCS New York City Marathon, providing medical support and cheering on the athletes

How Gamers’ Health Fared During the Pandemic
Researchers from the Center for Esports Medicine surveyed video gamers from all over the world to learn how COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns impacted gamers’ physical and mental health.

Honoring Those Who Answer the Call of Duty
In honor of Veterans Day, NYITCOM alumni, including military physicians, shared stories of caring for veterans and active service members.

Introducing the Ferrara Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Simulation
On October 12, NYITCOM held an official grand opening for the Ferrara Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Simulation and honored esteemed alumnus and New York Tech Board of Trustees Vice Chair Daniel Ferrara (D.O. ’86).

Guiliano Global Fellows: Studying Grip Strength in Mongolia
Throughout each year, a handful of New York Tech students are selected to complete academic research projects at least 200 miles away from their campus through the Edward Guiliano Global Fellowship Program.

NYITCOM Researchers on the Scent
In a new study, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences Gonzalo Otazu, Ph.D., of the College of Osteopathic Medicine(NYITCOM), continues to pursue clues that could help explain how sense of smell is impacted in individuals with autism.