Articles
Student Profile: Daniel Tanis
Daniel Tanis successfully defended his doctoral dissertation in May. Over the next two years, the aspiring physician-scientist will complete his clinical rotations to graduate from 91ÉçÇøâ€™s first Ph.D. program.
Alumni Profile: Alan Wong
As a high school student, Alan Wong (D.O. ’03, M.B.A. ’03) volunteered as a researcher at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. Today, he’s the chief medical officer at Mount Sinai’s hospital in Oceanside, N.Y.
Alumni Profile: Soyeb Barot
Soyeb Barot (M.S. ’05) credits 91ÉçÇø for putting him on a path to success. Now, he gives back to his alma mater as a mentor in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences CAMPUS Mentoring Program.
Staff Profile: Tadiyos Gebre
Director of Academic Success and Enrichment Tadiyos Gebre oversees his department’s student success programs, including the Learning Center, which received an International Tutor Training Program Certification.
Staff Profile: Dost Khalique
NYITCOM Director of Academic Technology Dost Khalique oversees both the Academic Technologies Group and the Media Services Group at 91ÉçÇø, innovative teams at the forefront of technological advancements in education and research.
Staff Profile: Joanne West
Joanne West works in the Office of 91ÉçÇø on the Long Island campus, where she supports operations to help enhance 91ÉçÇøâ€™s student life offerings. But outside the university walls, she is a gardener, advocate, and friend to all.
Staff Profile: Thomas Shea
Director of Undergraduate Admissions Thomas Shea (M.S. ’21) works tirelessly to ensure 91ÉçÇø is akin to a second home where prospective and current students can achieve their goals.
Student Profile: Alicia Terry Jones
As she pursues her doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD), Alicia Terry Jones is focused on her goal of working in an elementary school setting to help fill the gap of OT professionals in schools, as well as giving back to her community by providing resources to people of color to increase their access to care.
Student Profile: Angel Singh
Biology major Angel Singh grew up watching her grandmother’s home remedies resolve minor medical complaints. Her curiosity led her to her interest in investigating the connection between ingredients and modern healthcare and ignited her passion to become a physician.
Student Profile: Brittany Taylor
From a young age, medical student Brittany Taylor was aware of the disparities in her community. Experiencing disadvantages like poverty and inadequate resources, she witnessed family and neighbors suffer from preventable diseases. Becoming a doctor was the best way she believed she could make a difference.