NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine

10/14/2026

Dr. Yusupov is featured in Everyday Health in an article exploring what not to do when taking oral GLP-1 medications for obesity. The article highlights important considerations for people taking these medications, including expert guidance on their use.

Read the full article: https://buff.ly/KzmMFLi

Starting an oral GLP-1 medication for obesity? Avoid common dosing, eating, hydration, and safety mistakes, and know what to do instead.

10/14/2026

That's a wrap on the NYITCOM and NYITSHP 11th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! Thank you to everyone who joined us for an afternoon of creativity, Halloween fun and friendly competition.

A special thank-you to all the participating teams, faculty and staff who showed off their costumes, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event such a success!

Missed the fun or want to relive the highlights? Check out our photo album to see all the amazing pumpkin creations and memorable moments!

View the photos: https://buff.ly/7QjuZbl

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10/14/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the NYITCOM and NYITSHP 11th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! Thank you to all the teams for bringing their creativity and Halloween spirit to the Medical Quad!

Congratulations to our winners:
1st Place: The DOPHD PUBkins
Christine Lee, Leah Wachsmuth, Shauna Harney, Max Fisch and Gio Monaco

2nd Place: Clinical Education presents Thankskilling on Campus Drive
Shannon McCartan, Feona Elliott, Dianna Potente, Kristin McBride and Rosalynn Estrada

3rd Place: Gourdiac Arrests
Jenna Razeq, Danielle Murphy, Christina Christensen, Dianne Scimeca and Shinu Kuriakose

A huge thank-you to everyone who helped make this event a success, from our talented teams and faculty and staff who dressed up in costumes to all the volunteers and organizers who made it happen. We couldn't have done it without you!

View all the photos from the day https://buff.ly/7QjuZbl

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Another successful pumpkin carving contest is in the books! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s event a fun fall tradition. Congratulations to all our winners, and a big thank-you to everyone who came out to show their support. We can’t wait to do it again next year!

Check back tomorrow for more photos from the event and the winning pumpkins!

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10/13/2026

It’s pumpkin carving day! Join NYITCOM and NYITSHP for the 11th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest today, Tuesday, October 13, in the Medical Quad.

Carving begins at 12:45 p.m. Teams should arrive earlier to find their carving tables and take part in the activities, music, treats and other fall fun happening throughout the event.

Stop by to cheer on your favorite teams, check out the creative pumpkin designs and enjoy raffles, prizes, shirts, treats and more!

Be sure to stop by the ACOP Pies for Peds table for a chance to pie your favorite person!

Come celebrate an afternoon of creativity, competition and community!

10/12/2026

Congratulations to A. Martin Gerdes, Ph.D., Professor of Medicine and Department Chair at NYITCOM, on his work as an editor of Thyroid and Heart: A Comprehensive Translational Essay.

The book explores the relationship between thyroid hormones and cardiovascular health, including heart failure, cardiac function, thyroid metabolism, and potential therapeutic approaches.

Read the article about Dr. Gerdes and his book:
https://buff.ly/YfT0HTy

Learn more and purchase the book:
https://buff.ly/9yPlq0j

For most of us, it’s not every day you cross paths with a world-renowned scientist. Rarer still is when that scientist grows up right next door, here in your hometown,

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Sheldon C. Yao, DO, FAAO, on his recent publication in the AAO Journal, featuring his 2025 Northup Lecture, “Digging On: Bridging Research and Practice in Osteopathic Medicine.”

The article reflects on the legacy of Dr. Thomas L. Northup, a founding father of the American Academy of Osteopathy, and the importance of advancing osteopathic medicine through research, education, clinical practice, and professional leadership.

Dr. Yao shares his experiences in osteopathic research and encourages the osteopathic community to continue asking important questions, critically evaluating evidence, sharing findings, and advancing the scientific understanding of osteopathic medicine.

Read the full article: https://buff.ly/oLovCGn

10/09/2026

Pumpkin carving registration may be closed, but there’s still plenty of fun to enjoy!

Join us for an afternoon of fall fun, music, activities, treats and more as we cheer on this year’s pumpkin carving teams. Don’t forget to stop by the raffles for a chance to win some great prizes!

The NYITCOM and NYITSHP 11th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest is happening Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in the Medical Quad.

Carving begins at 12:45 p.m. Teams arrive early to find your carving table and enjoy the activities, music and treats happening throughout the event.

Prizes, raffles, treats and plenty of fall fun await!

We hope to see you there for an afternoon of creativity, competition and community!

10/09/2026

NYITCOM welcomed alumni Dr. Dmitry Volfson, D.O. ’06, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Jason Idelson, D.O. ’07, Clinical Chief of Corporate Medicine at CityMD, back to campus for a tour.

During their visit, Dr. Volfson and Dr. Idelson met with Dr. Nicole Wadsworth, Dean of NYITCOM, and Carmen Marmo-Savinetti, Senior College Relations Officer. They also connected with Dr. Gabriel J. Gelves, D.O., MRI Director, and Amanda Charest, M.S., BRIIC Operations Manager.

The visit provided an opportunity to reconnect with their alma mater, tour campus, and continue building connections with the NYITCOM community.