Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions

09/04/2026

💙 Why are graduates in demand?

Because they graduate with real-world experience. From immersive clinical placements to hands-on training in our state-of-the-art Simulation ICU, SUNY Upstate students gain the skills and confidence to make an immediate impact in the healthcare workforce.

🔗 Discover the SUNY Upstate advantage: https://www.upstate.edu/chp/index.php

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09/03/2026

"I tell my family and friends that I love Upstate. I've had the best experience here." ~ Nicole Mazzoni, BS Medical Imaging Sciences / Radiography, Class of 2025

At the SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions, students gain more than a degree. They develop the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to excel in today's healthcare workforce.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.upstate.edu/chp/

09/03/2026

Experience the SUNY Upstate Advantage!

✅ Affordable SUNY tuition at a fraction of the cost of many private institutions�
✅ State-of-the-art simulation labs and AI-enhanced learning opportunities�
✅ Access to resources of a leading academic medical center and research institution�
✅ Extensive clinical experiences that prepare graduates to make an immediate impact
✅ Small class sizes with personalized attention�
✅ Faculty committed to student success�

At the SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions, students gain more than a degree. They develop the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to excel in today's healthcare workforce.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.upstate.edu/chp/

The College of Health Professions offers several degree programs that train professionals to care for patients and prevent illness as part of a healthcare team.

09/03/2026

🥼The White Coat Ceremony celebrates the beginning of an extraordinary journey for future healthcare providers, symbolizing their commitment to learning, professionalism, and patient-centered care.

09/02/2026

Making Headlines! Research published in Vaccine by SUNY Upstate investigators Hani Aiash, MD, PhD; Eman Toraih, MD, PhD, MSc, DBio; and Stephen Thomas, MD, examined health outcomes in more than 4 million children and young adults. Their findings show that recipients of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine had a lower risk of myocarditis, pericarditis, and death than those who did not receive the vaccine.

Read the full story at:
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/mrna-covid-vaccine-linked-lower-risk-myocarditis-teens-young-adults

After reports surfaced of rare cases of myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccination, some parents worried that mRNA vaccines might cause heart disease in their children.

09/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating 👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿👏🏼 Irene Kuo, PhD, assistant professor of Physical Therapy, on receiving her first NIH grant, an R03 award entitled Dose-dependent Effects of Neuromodulation in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.

Dr. Kuo has been conducting research with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for several years. This award builds on pilot work supported by a Hendrick grant and represents an important milestone in her research program.

This achievement also highlights the value of collaboration and mentorship. Through the CHP Faculty Mentor Program, Dr. Kuo was paired with Stephen Glatt, PhD (Psychiatry), a partnership that contributed to this success and serves as a strong example of the impact of effective mentoring teams.

09/01/2026

Recognition reflects Upstate’s vibrant employee culture, commitment to wellness, professional growth and community.

08/31/2026

🎉 A warm welcome to Douglas Haladay, PT, DPT, PhD, MHS, the new dean of SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions! Faculty and staff enjoyed the opportunity to meet and socialize with Dean Haladay at today’s reception. We look forward to his leadership and the bright future ahead for our college.

08/28/2026

Destinee Murray, Doctor of Physical Therapy, class of 2027, chose SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions!
"The faculty is always there and make sure that we understand the concepts they give us. They have shaped and changed my perspective on what it means to be a health care professional. It's not about what we do, it's how we do it and how we impact our patients."

Learn more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy program:
https://www.upstate.edu/chp/programs/physical-therapy/index.php

08/27/2026

Six alumni have been added to the Distinguished Alumni Wall in Silverman Hall. Read this story and more in CHP Alumni News:
https://www.upstate.edu/chp/about/news/alumni-news-summer-2026.php

I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting personal news and, more importantly, to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to serve as your Director of Alumni for the College of Health Professions Alumni Association.