College of Osteopathic Medicine

Student Profile: Charles Siguenza
Charles Siguenza first came to New York Tech as an employee at the Adele Smithers Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center. Now working toward his physical therapy degree, he hopes to honor his late father and help change patients’ lives through his work.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Explained
Bernadette Riley, D.O., director of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/Hypermobility Treatment Center, explains actress Selma Blair’s diagnosis.

February is American Heart Month
In recognition of American Heart Month, New York Tech News looks back at recent highlights of NYITCOM’s esteemed cardiovascular research and awards.

Student’s Rural Medicine Experience Inspires Gift
NYITCOM-Arkansas student Jared Burns-Martin donated $26,951 to the Delta Population Health Institute.

A Novel Takes to the Skies
In her debut fiction novel, NYITCOM-Arkansas’ Mitzi Scotten, M.D., tells a powerful story of mythic Hawaiian creatures and one boy’s journey to find his true purpose.

Research: OMT May Help Treat Migraines
A National Institutes of Health-funded study by NYITCOM-Arkansas’ Jennifer Xie, Ph.D., suggests osteopathic physicians are uniquely positioned to assist migraine patients.

Faculty Secures AHA Grant
Vishwa Rajagopalan, Ph.D., associate professor at NYITCOM-Arkansas, secured a two-year grant from the American Heart Association (AHA) to study cardiovascular dysfunction.

Military Matches 2024
Ten future physicians from NYITCOM’s Class of 2024 have matched into U.S. military residencies.

Alumni Profile: Karen Florio
Karen Florio, M.P.H. (D.O. ’07), has dedicated her career to the study of high-risk pregnancies. When she developed preeclampsia during her own pregnancy, it changed her perspective, prompting her to spend more time with patients and focus on the cardiovascular aspect of maternal care.

NYITCOM and Health Professions Students Present Research
Students representing the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Health Professions presented their scholarly research at the Greater New York Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2023 Annual Fall Meeting, with several securing first-place wins.