New York Medical College
NY Medical College Overview:
New York Medical College was established in 1860 and since then, NYMC has educated numerous generations of students worldwide to deliver compassionate and skilled medical care, research basic science questions that lead to innovative discoveries, and provide leadership in the public health field and vital services to people who need specialized care. New York Medical College’s campus is situated on a 56-acre suburban campus which is shared with Westchester Medical Center, it is 15 miles outside of the New York City limit. NYMC is differentiated because of its humanistic and innovative approach to education. There are about 5 schools in the Valhalla campus of the New York Medical School; The Touro College of Dental Medicine, The School of Medicine, The School of Health Sciences and Practice, The Touro College School of Health Sciences’ nursing program, and The Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences. New York is a city that provides students an opportunity to work with economically and as well as culturally diverse populations, and pursue a broad range of career, internship, and residency opportunities due to its huge catchment area.Background:
This initiative was led by William Cullen Bryant; a noted poet, who was very concerned about the condition of medical education and hospitals. Bryant was very passionate and associated with the medical branch called ‘homeopathy.’ Initially, the school was named the New York Homeopathic Medical College and it was established on the corner of 20th street and Third Avenue. William Bryant was the school’s first president and he held that position for about 10 years. Following are the former names of the College for several years:-
- 1860-1869: The Homeopathic Medical College of the State of New York in New York City.
- 1869-1887: The New York Homeopathic Medical College.
- 1887-1908: The New York Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital.
- 1908-1938: The New York Homeopathic Medical College and Flower Hospital.
- 1938-1974: The New York Medical College, Flower, and Fifth Avenue Hospitals.
Guiding Values of NYMC:
New York Medical College not only believes in educating its students to make a difference in healthcare and fulfilling their duties but in fact, they should also be compassionate and possess an ability to emphasize and deliver patient-oriented care that will provide both emotional and physical benefit to the communities served. Following are a few of the guiding values of NYMC:Humanism:
To start with a basic thing, students should see their patients as people first as there may be some illness, infirmity, or any other reason that can distance them from the patient. By learning from a very early stage that patients are more than just a problem for them, they will be able to provide compassionate care while treating the patients.Interpersonal Skills:
A person needs to be an effective communicator to deal with faculty, peers, and most importantly, with patients. The college expects its students to deliver what they mean, mean what they deliver, be flexible, and respectful in all times and every situation.Professionalism:
Students are expected to act professionally in every situation from day one whether it would in speech, in action, in thought, in presentations, while talking to peers or patients, or be it anything. In other words, they are always expected to be ethical, respectful, and accountable.Cultural Competency:
Cultural competency not only means being respectful or accepting a difference, it is beyond that, considering that students of NYMC get to learn and practice in a culturally diverse environment. Cultural Competency is being adaptable to cultural norms and cues, being mindful, beliefs about medicine and the body, etc.Multiple Modes of Learning:
The learning is not just limited to what is being taught in the class or labs. New York Medical College provides various opportunities to its students to learn and grow such as through community services, internships, student organizations, and research projects. These activities are essential in developing leadership skills, offering access to new knowledge areas, and encourage students to broaden their vision and perspectives.Mission and Vision:
Being a health science college, NYMC’s mission is to educate public health specialists, scientists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to conduct biomedical research. The College provides education to its community in an environment of excellence, professionalism, and scholarships through its top-rated faculty and associated clinical partners. NYMC believes that the diversity in its faculty and student body is essential in its mission of educating healthcare professionals to serve the multi-culture world of the 21st century. The College will continue to be recognized as one of the best medical colleges of the nation as it is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. It will offer several educational programs that will lead to an M.D. degree as well as doctoral and master programs in biomedical sciences, public health, and other medical fields. With the help of its teaching associates and a wide spectrum of hospitals, the college is determined to provide numerous educational, primary care, and research opportunities to its students throughout the New York state.Contact Details:
Location:
40 Sunshine Cottage Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595, United States.Contact:
- School of Medicine Office of Admissions: (914) 594-4507, mdadmit@nymc.edu.
- School of Health Sciences and Practice Office of Admissions: (914) 594-4510, shsp_admissions@nymc.edu.
- Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences Office of Admissions: (914) 594-4110, gsbms_apply@nymc.edu.
NY Medical College Academic Departments:
- The Department of Anesthesiology.
- The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
- The Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy.
- The Department of Dental Medicine.
- The Department of Dermatology.
- The Department of Emergency Medicine.
- The Department of Family and Community Medicine.
- The Department of Medicine.
- The Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
- The Department of Neurology.
- The Department of Neurosurgery.
- The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- The Department of Ophthalmology.
- The Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
- The Department of Otolaryngology.
- The Department of Pathology.
- The Department of Pediatrics.
- The Department of Pharmacology.
- The Department of Physical Therapy.
- The Department of Physiology.
- The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
- The Department of Public Health.
- The Department of Radiation Medicine.
- The Department of Radiology.
- The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
- The Department of Speech-Language Pathology.
- The Department of Surgery.
- The Department of Urology.
Degrees and Certificates:
School of Medicine:
(a)Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) – Undergraduate Medical Education
(b)Post-graduate medical education
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- Medical Residency Programs (GME) – Graduate Medical Education
- Continuing Medical Education (CME)
(c)Dual Degree Programs
- D./Ph.D.
- D./M.P.H.
NY Medical College Admission Process for SOM:
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AMCAS Primary Application:
New York Medical College is a member of AMCAS. To apply for NYMC, students must submit their primary AMCAS application from June 1 to December 15 before the year of entry. For further information, students can direct contact AMCAS at amcas@aamc.org. -
NYMC Supplemental Application:
Once the applicants have submitted their primary AMCAS application, they will receive their NYMC supplemental application. Applicants are sent access to this application via email from WebAdmit for AMCAS. Thus, be sure to set your emails beforehand to receive emails from donotreply@webadmit.org. -
Non-refundable fee:
There is a non-refundable NYMC application fee of $130 which can be paid through a check, money order, or a credit card.
Admission Requirements for SOM:
MCAT:
All applicants applying to NYMC must take the MCAT. For the admission cycle of 2019-2020, only scores of MCAT taken between January 2017 and September 2019 will be considered.Pre-medical Course Requirement:
All the applicants applying to NYMC must complete their UG college work leading to a baccalaureate degree from a recognized college of the US. There is no coursework preference by the admissions committee, however, any college work to be submitted must include Biology, Chemistry, English, and Physics. Some of the details include:-
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- English (2 semesters).
- General Biology with lab (2 semesters).
- Physics with lab (2 semesters).
- General Chemistry with lab (2 semesters).
- Organic Chemistry with lab (1 semester).
- Biochemistry with our without lab (1 semester).
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Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences:
(a)Master of Science (M.S.)
- S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- S. in Cell Biology
- S. in Interdisciplinary Basic Medical Sciences – accelerated track
- S. in Interdisciplinary Basic Medical Sciences – traditional track
- S. in Microbiology & Immunology
- S. in Pathology
- S. in Pharmacology
- S. in Physiology
- S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Biomedical Science & Management Program
(b)Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- D. in Cell Biology
- D. in Microbiology & Immunology
- D. in Pathology
- D. in Pharmacology
- D. in Physiology
- Integrated Ph.D.
(c)Postdoctoral studies
(d)Dual Degree Programs
- D./Ph.D.
Application Process for GSBMS:
The applicants can apply to only one program per admission cycle. However, if an applicant is denied admission in one particular field or they have been placed on the waiting list, he/she can apply to another program, within a single academic year, students will not be charged any additional fees. The application process for every degree program is given below:Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program-CLS:
The applicants can apply online through the ‘ApplyYourself’ Application Network.Basic Medical Sciences-Traditional (IBMS)-BMS:
The applicants can apply online through ‘PostBacCas’ or ‘ApplyYourself’ Application Network.Accelerated Master’s Program (IBMS)-AMP:
The applicants can apply online through ‘PostBacCas’ or ‘ApplyYourself’ Application Network.Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program-IPP:
The applicants can apply online through the ‘ApplyYourself’ Application Network.Master of Science:
The applicants can apply online through the ‘ApplyYourself’ Application Network.Non-Matriculant Applications:
The applicants can apply online through the ‘ApplyYourself’ Application Network.Admission Requirements for GSBMS:
Required Materials:
The required materials to be submitted by the applicants are:-
- Baccalaureate Degree or Higher
- Transcripts
- Standardized Test Scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- Graduate Admission Application
Non-refundable fee:
The applications must be submitted electronically with a non-refundable fee of $75 for the US residents and $100 for the non-US residents.School of Health Science and Practice:
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
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- P.H. in Health Policy & Management
- P.H. in Epidemiology
- P.H. in Environmental Health Science
- P.H. in Behavioral Sciences & Health Promotion
Master of Science (M.S.)
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- S. in Biostatistics
- S. in Speech-Language Pathology (S.L.P.)
Doctoral degrees
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- Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
- Doctor of Public Health in Health Policy Management (Dr.P.H.)
Dual Degree Programs
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- D./M.P.H. (for SOM students)
- P.T./M.P.H.
Certificates
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- Children with Special Health Care Needs
- Advanced Certificate in Emergency Management
- Advanced Certificate in Environmental Health
- Advanced Certificate in Global Health
- Advanced Certificate in Health Administration
- Advanced Certificate in Health Education
- Advanced Certificate in Industrial Hygiene
- Advanced Certificate in Public Health
- Advanced Certificate in Pediatric Dysphagia
One-year Accelerated programs
- Accelerated M.P.H. in Behavioral Sciences and Health Promotion
- Accelerated M.P.H. in Health Policy and Management