New York Medical College facts for kids
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| Type | Private medical school |
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| Established | 1860 |
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Parent institution
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Touro College and University System |
| Endowment | $68.8 million (2020) |
| Chancellor | Edward C. Halperin |
| President | Alan Kadish |
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Academic staff
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3,000 |
| Students | 1,660 (800 medical) |
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United States
41°05′06″N 73°48′36″W / 41.085017°N 73.810041°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 600 acres (243 hectares) |
| Colors | Maroon, ochre |
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New York Medical College (often called NYMC or New York Med) is a private medical school in Valhalla, New York. It was started way back in 1860. Today, it is part of the Touro University System.
NYMC helps students earn advanced degrees through its three main schools. These are the School of Medicine (SOM), the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBMS), and the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP). Around 1,660 students attend NYMC. This includes about 774 medical students. The college also has many teachers and researchers.
Since 2011, New York Medical College has been part of the Touro University System. It is located on a large 600-acre campus. This campus is shared with Westchester Medical Center (WMC) and the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital. Many NYMC teachers also work at WMC. They help patients, teach, and do important research there.
NYMC also has a very old partnership with Metropolitan Hospital Center in Manhattan. This link started in 1875. It is the oldest partnership between a private medical school and a hospital in the United States. NYMC works with over 20 hospitals. These hospitals are in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and West Virginia. This gives students many places to learn and train.
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A Journey Through Time: NYMC's History
New York Medical College began in 1860. A group of community leaders wanted to improve medical studies. They believed doctors should understand patients better. A famous poet named William Cullen Bryant led this group. He was worried about how hospitals and medical education worked in New York City. He especially disliked some old medical treatments. These included practices like bloodletting.
Interest in medicine grew quickly during the United States Civil War. The war created a big need for health workers. So, the college opened as the Homeopathic Medical College of the State of New York. It was located near Union Square in Manhattan. In its first semester, 59 students and 8 professors joined. The college changed its name a few times over the years.
A sister school, the New York Medical College and Hospital for Women, started in 1863. It was founded by Clemence Lozier. In 1867, Emily Stowe became the first female doctor in Canada after graduating from this school. Three years later, in 1870, Susan McKinney Steward became the first African-American female doctor in New York State. This women's college closed in 1918. Its students then moved to New York Medical College.
In 1875, Metropolitan Hospital Center opened. Many NYMC teachers worked there. This partnership is one of the oldest between a private medical school and a public hospital.
In 1889, NYMC built the Flower Free Surgical Hospital. This was the first teaching hospital owned by a medical college in the U.S. It was built with money from Congressman Roswell P. Flower. In 1928, the college was the first medical school to offer scholarships for minority students. In 1938, the college merged with Fifth Avenue Hospital. It became New York Medical College, Flower and Fifth Avenue Hospitals.
In 1972, New York Medical College moved to Valhalla. This was because Westchester County wanted to build a medical center there. Westchester Medical Center became the college's main teaching hospital. In 1978, the college joined with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. This helped the college financially. It also strengthened their shared goal of helping people through healthcare. The college then became part of the Catholic tradition.
In 2010, NYMC celebrated its 150th birthday! That same year, it was announced that Touro College would take over the college's sponsorship. Touro College is a Jewish-sponsored school. On May 25, 2011, New York Medical College officially joined the Touro University System. This created one of the largest health sciences universities in the country. NYMC is proud of its unique history. It has been a non-religious school, then a Catholic-tradition school, and now part of a Jewish-sponsored system.
In recent years, NYMC has added more hospitals to its network. These include St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in New Jersey. They also acquired new buildings for offices and programs. One building now holds a biotechnology incubator. This is a place where new science ideas can grow. It also has a training center for medical skills and disaster response.
In 2016, fun statues were added along a campus walkway. These statues were once part of a children's hospital. They were made to cheer up sick children. People think the statues look like characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
On June 8, 2017, NYMC opened a special center. It's called the Center of Excellence in Precision Responses to Bioterrorism and Disasters. This center helps improve how we respond to big emergencies. These could be terrorist attacks or natural disasters. It trains first responders and researches new ways to help. The goal is to make sure help is fast and effective when bad things happen.
Learning at NYMC: The Schools
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBMS)
NYMC has offered advanced courses since 1910. The Graduate School of Medical Sciences officially started in 1963. It was renamed the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in 2022.
The GSBMS trains future researchers and scientists. These students learn to work in universities and in industry. The school is in the Basic Sciences Building. About 150 students are enrolled here. They can earn different degrees. These include a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and a Master of Science (M.S.). There's also a special M.D./Ph.D. program for medical students.
School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP)
The School of Health Sciences and Practice began in 1981. It started as the Graduate School of Health Sciences. About 500 students attend this school.
The SHSP offers programs in public health. This includes degrees like the MPH and DrPH. Students can also study speech language pathology (MS) and doctor of physical therapy (DPT). Some students can even earn two degrees at once, like an M.D./MPH.
School of Medicine (SOM)
The School of Medicine at New York Medical College is one of the oldest in the country. It was founded in 1860. It is the largest of the three schools. Each year, about 190 students earn their Doctor of Medicine degrees here. Students can also get dual degrees. For example, they can earn an M.D. along with an M.P.H. or a Ph.D.
The School of Medicine has 774 students. It also has many faculty members. Students learn in different departments. The school uses a special interview system for admissions. This helps them choose the best students.
In 2022, new students had good grades. Their average GPA was 3.6. Their average MCAT score was 515. Many students also passed a big medical exam called the USMLE Step 1. Their passing rate was very high.
Rankings
For 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked NYMC's medical school among the top in the nation. It was tied for #101 for Research. It was also ranked #112-123 for Primary Care.
Hospitals and Partners
NYMC works with many hospitals and health groups. These places help students get real-world experience.
Westchester and Upstate New York
- Westchester Medical Center (University Hospital)
- Maria Fareri Children's Hospital (University Hospital)
- Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, Sleepy Hollow
- Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point
- Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers
- VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, Montrose
New York City
- Metropolitan Hospital Center (University Hospital) (Manhattan)
- Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center (Brooklyn)
- Calvary Hospital (Bronx, Brooklyn)
- Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, (Queens)
- Lenox Hill Hospital (Manhattan)
- Richmond University Medical Center (Staten Island)
- Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center (Manhattan)
- Wyckoff Heights Medical Center (Brooklyn)
Connecticut
- Greenwich Hospital
- Norwalk Hospital
- St. Vincent's Medical Center (Bridgeport)
New Jersey
- Hoboken University Medical Center, Hoboken
- St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson
- Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark
West Virginia
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Beckley
Other Health Programs
- Center for Comprehensive Health Practice
- Westchester Institute for Human Development
- Open Door Family Medical Centers
Student Life and Success
Students come to NYMC from many colleges. First-year students often have strong academic records. They typically have an average MCAT score of 516. This is a very good score! Their average GPA is usually 3.75.
Famous People from NYMC
Many notable people have studied or taught at New York Medical College. Here are a few:
- William Harkness, M.D. – An astronomer who discovered the coronal line. He was also a United States Navy Rear Admiral.
- Cornelia Chase Brant – She graduated in 1903 and later became a leader at the college.
- Harry J. Buncke, M.D. – A pioneering plastic surgeon. He is known as "The Father of Microsurgery."
- Camille A. Clare, M.D. – An Obstetrician and gynecologist. She is a department chair at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
- Liz Jaffee, M.D. – A co-director at Johns Hopkins University. President Barack Obama nominated her to a national cancer board.
- Robert Jay Lifton, M.D. – A famous Psychiatrist and writer.
- William Anthony Paddon, M.D. – A doctor who served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. He later became Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Naeem Rahim, M.D. – A Nephrologist and co-founder of Idaho Kidney Institute. He received the Ellis Island Medals of Honor.
- Susan McKinney Steward, M.D. – The first African-American female doctor in New York State. She graduated in 1870.
- Isabella Vandervall, MD. - An African-American physician who graduated in 1915.
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Many alumni have gone on to do great things.
