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PDF NYIT Catalogs 2020–2021Memorial Day (no classes)Last Day of ClassesFirst Day of ClassesLabor Day (no classes)Columbus Day (no classes)Thanksgiving Break (no classes)Winter Break (no classes)Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes)President’s Day (no classes)Spring Break (no classes)Last Day of ClassesMonday, May 31, 2021Friday, June 11, 2021Class of 2023 (2nd year)Monday, August 10, 2020Monday, September 7, 2020Monday, October 12, 2020Wednesday, November 25, 2020 – Sunday, November 29, 2020Friday, December 18, 2020 – Tuesday, January 5, 2021Monday, January 18, 2021Monday, February 15, 2021Saturday, March 20, 2021 - Sunday, March 28, 2021Friday, May 14, 2021First Day of Third-Year CoursesFirst Day of Third-Year Clerkships*Last Day of Third-Year CoursesClass of 2022 (3rd year)Wednesday, July 1, 2020Monday, July 27, 2020Sunday, May 16, 2021* Students are expected to pass COMLEX-USA Level 1 prior to beginning third-year Clinical Clerkships, unless otherwise approved.Class of 2021 (4th year)First Day of Fourth-Year ClerkshipsMonday, June 1, 2020Last Day of Fourth-Year Clerkships*Sunday, May 2, 2021NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine GraduationTBANYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine Hooding Ceremony (Arkansas TBACampus)TBANYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine Hooding Ceremony (NewYork Campus)* Students are required to pass COMLEX-USA Level 1, as well as COMLEX-USA Level 2 CE and PE, as a requirement for graduation.College of Osteopathic MedicineCollege of Osteopathic Medicine AdministrationPage 7 of 58

PDF NYIT Catalogs 2020–2021Office of the DeanJerry Balentine, D.O., FACOEP, FACEPDean, NYIT College of Osteopathic MedicineVice President, Health Sciences and Medical Affairs, NYITNicole Wadsworth, D.O.Campus Dean and Senior Associate DeanRaquel Romanick, J.D.Associate Dean, OperationsShelley Cohen, M.B.A.Senior Director, FinanceAnne Marie Kemp, M.A.Executive Assistant to the DeanEsther Hevia, M.P.S.Director, Alumni AffairsKathryn Karwoski, B.A.Specialist, Alumni RelationsOrlando Ortiz-Romero, B.S.Administrative Specialist, FacilitiesKaren Mesnick, B.A.Senior Specialist, Dean’s OfficeAcademic Affairs OfficeWilliam Blazey, D.O.Associate Dean, Academic AffairsPage 8 of 58

PDF NYIT Catalogs 2020–2021Claire Bryant, Ph.D.Assistant Dean, Educational OperationsJames Burke, M.B.A.Academic Enrichment SpecialistCrystal Collins, M.P.S., M.S.Education Manager, Pre-Clinical EducationFeona Elliot, M.P.S.Director, Clinical EducationMarilyn Hluszko, M.S.Academic Enrichment SpecialistChristine Hutak, Ph.D.Coordinator, DPC CurriculumShannon McCartan, B.S.Senior Specialist, Clinical EducationDonna-Marie McMahon, D.O.Director, DPC CurriculumCheryl Newman, M.S.Academic Enrichment SpecialistClinical ServicesBrian Harper, M.D.Medical Director, Academic Health Care CenterMedical LibraryJeanne Strausman, M.L.S.Medical Librarian, NY campusSloane Kelley, M.S.Library Director, AR campusResearch OfficeKurt Amsler, Ph.D.Associate Dean, ResearchBhuma Krishnamachari, Ph.D.Assistant Dean, ResearchMin-Kyung Jung, Ph.D.BiostatisticianStudent Administration OfficeMary Ann Achtziger, M.S.Associate DeanAngjela Dajko, M.A.Senior Admissions Specialist, AdmissionsClair Jacobi, B.S.Director, Financial AidDavid Oroza, M.S.Page 9 of 58

PDF NYIT Catalogs 2020–2021Assistant Director, AdmissionsTanya Patterson-Stanley, M.P.A.Assistant Director, Financial AidSusan Payette, M.S., M.ADirector, Student Professionalism and Special ProjectsKathleen Riley, B.A.Associate Director, AdmissionsThomas Reilly, M.S.Associate Director, Financial AidRamon Villongco, M.B.A.Assistant Director, AdmissionsChristine Zembis, B.S.Specialist, Application Processing, AdmissionsCarol Zerah, M.S.Director, AdmissionsStudent Administration at Long Island CampusFelicia Bruno, M.A.Assistant DeanDanielle Abbatiello, M.A.Assistant Director, Medical Student Performance EvaluationsMarie Aldridge, B.A., B.S.Senior Career Advisor, Medical Student Performance EvaluationsMary Bachmann, M.S.Associate Registrar, RegistrarErica Bomani, M.S.Advisor, Student LifeLinda Darroch-Short, M.S.Director, Student LifeSadia Halim, LMSWAssociate Director, Counseling and WellnessKylie Score, LMSWAssociate Director, Counseling and WellnessDeborah Heineman, M.A.Manager, Student ServicesJason Lasky, B.A.Assistant Registrar, RegistrarJulianna Viviani, M.A.Senior Career Advisor, Residency ServicesDiane Williams, B.S., B.A.Manager, STEP ProgramNYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University CampusPage 10 of 58

PDF NYIT Catalogs 2020–2021Shane Speights, D.O.Site Dean, NYITCOM at Arkansas State UniversityRajendram Rajnarayanan, Ph.D.Assistant Dean, Research and PublicationsClinton Iadanza, Ph.D.Assistant Director, Educational ResearchKapil Bajaj, M.C.T.P.Academic and Research TechnologyClinical EducationAmanda Deel, D.O.Associate Dean, AcademicsTracy McAllister Owens, Ed.D.Assistant Dean, Academic AchievementTenisha Roming, B.S.Assistant Director, Clinical EducationBen Woodruff, M.B.A.Director, Clinical EducationAcademic AffairsLize McCoy, Ed.DDirector, Faculty DevelopmentWilliam Scott Hinson, M.S.Academic Enrichment SpecialistMichael Stinnett, M.S.E.Academic Enrichment SpecialistAmy Moody-Qualls, M.A.Academic Enrichment SpecialistTony Slieman, Ph.D.Director, Academic AffairsStudent Administration at Jonesboro CampusKristin Elizabeth Cohen, Ph. D.Assistant DeanTiffany Gipson, M.S.Associate Director, Student LifeBrent Owens, M.S.Associate Director, Pipeline ProgramsHolly Proffitt, M.A.Senior Career AdvisorVicki Walker, Ed.SAssociate Director, Financial AidTracy Mosbey, LPCAssociate Director, Wellness Services and CounselingPage 11 of 58

PDF NYIT Catalogs 2020–2021College of Osteopathic MedicineCollege of Osteopathic Medicine Advisory BoardChairpersonJerry Balentine, D.O., FACOEP, FACEPDean, NYIT College of Osteopathic MedicineVice President, Health Sciences and Medical Affairs, NYITBoard MembersJuan Acosta, D.O.Emergency Medicine PhysicianMarsha Alexander, D.O.Psychologist Northport VA, Private PracticeIrfan BuddhaSenior Director for Strategic InitiativesHumayun J. Chaudhry, D.O.Federation of State Medical BoardsDaniel Ferrara, D.O.Founder/Northeast Regional President Alteon HealthScott Goffin, D.O.Dermatology Center in the BerksMurray Goldstein, D.O.RetiredPage 12 of 58

PDF NYIT Catalogs 2020–2021Cindy Hoffman, D.O.Private PracticeHelen Irving,LiveOnNYMichael Keane, J.D.Garfunkel Wild, P.C.Steven W. KessHenry Schein Cares Foundation;Henry Schein, Inc.Kevin Klein, D.OPrivate PracticeAndrea Klemes, D.O.MDVIPAtul Kukar, D.O.Mt. Sinai Queens;Icahn School of MedicineKrishan Kumar, M.D.NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine;NUMCKevin O’Connor, D.O.The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesKate MaitlandThe Hunger ProjectPatrick M. O’Shaughnessy, D.O.Catholic Health Services Long IslandSonia Rivera-Martinez, D.O.NYIT College of Osteopathic MedicineRobert RizzutoNew York Institute of TechnologyFrank RussoAssisi Animal HealthDomenick Sportelli, D.O.NJ Advanced PsychiatryNorman Sveilich, D.O.Private PracticePhilip Volpe, D.O.Retired, U.S. ArmyBrian J. Waldron, D.O.Private PracticeAdministration and FacultyNYIT Board of TrusteesPage 13 of 58

PDF NYIT Catalogs 2020–2021Catherine A. AllenFounder and CEOThe Santa Fe GroupPhilip Fasano (B.S. '80)Chief Executive OfficerBay Advisors LLCPeter A. FerentinosChief Executive OfficerQualco Inc.Dan Ferrara (D.O. '86)Northeast Regional PresidentAlteon HealthItzhak Fisher (B.S. '82)Founder and General PartnerPereg VenturesHank Foley, Ph.D.PresidentNew York Institute of TechnologyHenry Iervolino (B.S. '82)President and CEOTriton Capital Management, LLCMichael J. Merlo [Vice Chair]Former Chief Credit OfficerSignature BankTed Moudis (B.Arch. '80)Founder and Senior PrincipalTed Moudis AssociatesMonte N. Redman (B.S. '81)Former President and Chief Executive OfficerAstoria BankPeter J. Romano (B.Arch. '76) [Vice Chair]PresidentPeter J. Romano & CompanyRoger A. Sawhney, M.D.DirectorKohlberg Kravis RobertsKevin D. Silva [Chair]Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerVoya FinancialDeborah Verderame (B.Arch. '83)PresidentVerderame Cale Architecture, PLLCCaroline WatteeuwFormer Global Chief Technology OfficerPepsiCoRobert A. Wild, Esq.Chairman/Founding PartnerGarfunkel Wild, P.C.Page 14 of 58

PDF NYIT Catalogs 2020–2021College of Osteopathic MedicineClinical Clerkship ProgramA. General ObjectivesThe College of Osteopathic Medicine Clinical Clerkship Program is designed to provide students with a broad range of educational and clinicalexperiences that prepare them for entry into a wide variety of post-graduate training programs. It is organized to permit the greatest degree ofeducational exposure in practical, clinical environments that allow students to expand and refine their general medical knowledge and skills inareas of patient diagnosis and management, and promotes their eligibility as candidates in the post-graduate training program of their choosing.While focusing on its commitment to training primary care physicians, the College of Osteopathic Medicine provides its graduates with thefoundational knowledge and skills necessary to excel in all areas of medicine.B. Clinical Education ResourcesThe college’s primary clinical educational facilities include hospitals, ambulatory health care centers, and private preceptor offices throughoutthe region. Our professional affiliation with public health centers, military sites, and hospitals throughout the world provide additionalopportunities for training.The college utilizes “Technology-Mediated Clinical Education,” the delivery of a consistent core clinical curriculum across all sites, and facultydevelopment of designated clerkship directors.College of Osteopathic MedicineFacilitiesNew York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) offers medical education in two scenic campus locations:Long Island N.Y. and Jonesboro, A.R.The beautiful wooded Long Island campus of NYITCOM provides easy access to New York City. State-of-the-art research and clinicalinstitutions on Long Island and New York City enhance the educational experience and opportunities. The campus facilities occupy most of athree-building complex: The Nelson A. Rockefeller Academic Center houses an auditorium, the Dean’s office, the medical library, facultyoffices, and research laboratories. In addition, the offices of the Vice President for Health Sciences and Medical Affairs, the Doctor-PatientContinuum Curriculum classrooms, and the Academic Technologies and Media Services Groups are located in this building.Also located on the NYITCOM Long Island campus: the W. Kenneth Riland Academic Health Care Center houses a large auditorium, theanatomy laboratories, several faculty research laboratories and offices, animal facilities, student study areas, student lounges, a cafeteria, and theInstitute for Clinical Competence (ICC), which trains and assesses students from their first year to their graduation in a patient simulationlearning and assessment center.Adjacent to the W. Kenneth Riland Academic Health Care Center is the Hannah and Charles Serota Academic Center, that houses a newlyrenovated state-of-the-art auditorium and study center, and a modern osteopathic manipulation teaching laboratory. In addition, this facilityhouses faculty and administrative offices, the student government office, several conference meeting rooms, student lockers and changing roomsIn addition, students have access to campus playing fields, basketball and tennis courts, an additional campus fitness center, and a running track.NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University, located in Jonesboro, A.R., is NYITCOM’s newest locationand offers advanced academic technology—linking classrooms, faculty, and students in New York and Arkansas. NYITCOM at Arkansas StateUniversity is housed in Wilson Hall, a beautiful art deco style building, which has been fully renovated with state-of-the-art facilities, tooptimize premier medical education. The site also includes osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and anatomy labs, as well as patientsimulation and robotics labs. During clerkship and resident training in leading hospitals and ambulatory health networks throughout the state andregion, the Jonesboro campus of NYITCOM provides opportunities to work and learn in urban and rural communities in one of the mostmedically underserved areas of the country. In addition, this campus offers the best of Arkansas State University’s resources, including on- andoff-campus housing, dining services, libraries, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a health center, and access to athletic and cultural events.Page 15 of 58

PDF NYIT Catalogs 2020–2021The NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine medical libraries, at both the New York Long Island campus and Arkansas Jonesboro campuslocations, house thousands of volumes of journals, textbooks, and other references and subscribe to hundreds of online resources. Access andtraining is available to all College of Osteopathic Medicine community members in person and online. The libraries also house photocopiers thatrequire the use of the student’s ID card instead of currency. The medical libraries are open for extended hours and professional librarians areavailable to advise, assist, and train all patrons.At the Long Island, NY campus medical library, students may borrow a laptop computer for limited time frames. Wisser Library, the mainlibrary of New York Institute of Technology’s Long Island campus, provides access to thousands of nonmedical books, research literature, andother general facilities.All College of Osteopathic Medicine buildings are wired for wireless network access.Ambulatory CentersNYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine operates two primary care centers in New York. The on-campus facility in Long Island, N.Y. is knownas the Academic Health Care Center, and the facility in Central Islip, N.Y. is called the Family Health Care Center. These centers are staffed byfaculty from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine.The Academic Health Care Center provides clinical services geared toward students, faculty, staff, and their family members, in addition to thegeneral community. These services include Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Neurology, Genetic Counseling,Psychology, Acupuncture, Breast Health Services, Physical Therapy, Occupational and Speech Therapy. In addition, the Academic Health CareCenter also houses the Adele Smithers Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center, the Centers for: Sports Medicine, Behavioral Health, andBiomedical Innovation . In Central Islip, the Family Health Care Center provides primary care, including pediatrics, for the student body,faculty, staff, and the community.The Adele Smithers Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center provides innovative comprehensive treatment, promotes community awareness andParkinson’s disease education, fosters scientific studies and medical research, and perhaps most importantly, helps patients achieve and maintainthe best quality of life possible while coping with their disease.The Center for Sports Medicine has a mission to deliver high-quality and personalized care in order to prevent injury, optimize performance, andprovide wellness guidance and support. Advanced equipment in the Sports Medicine Center allows for evaluation of body composition,metabolic testing, bone density and fracture risk, lean muscle mass, adipose and visceral fat percentages, as well as the maximal rate of oxygenconsumption.The NYITCOM Center for Behavioral Health is located in the Academic Health Center on the Long Island campus. Staffed by a psychiatrist andpsychologists, the Center provides comprehensive mental health programming to students enrolled at the New York and Arkansas campuses.The Center's programming seeks to promote discussion and raise awareness of the mental health needs of the medical school communitythrough research, educational opportunities, and campus resources. The Center's vision is to identify and meet the mental health needs andchallenges of our students by offering services that focus on education, research, treatment, and prevention, reducing stigma and offering hope.The Center for Biomedical Innovation has a mission to innovate, create, envision, and invent. Using state-of-the-art technologies includingartificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotics, 3-D technologies, and imaging, the Center will develop and apply novel technologies forbiomedical discovery, diagnostics, and treatmentStudents attending NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University have access to health services offered through theStudent Health Center of Arkansas State University.Health Care Centers AddressesNYIT College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Health Care CenterNorthern Boulevard / P.O. Box 8000Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000Phone: 516.686.1300Fax: 516.686.7890Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.* Patients are seen by appointment (preferred) but walk-in appointments are available.NYIT College of Osteopathic MedicineFamily Health Care Center267 Carleton AvenueCentral Islip, NY 11722Phone: 631.348.3254Page 16 of 58

PDF NYIT Catalogs 2020–2021Fax: 631.348.3031Hours: Monday, Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.* Patients are seen by appointment (preferred) but walk-in appointments are available.NYITCOM at Arkansas State UniversityStudent Health Center of Arkansas State University333 Red Wolf BlvdJonesboro, AR 72401Phone: 870.972.2054Fax: 870.972.2131Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.College of Osteopathic MedicineStudent Privacy and FERPA/PIPAThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is designed to protect the privacy of student’s educational records, to establishstudent’s right to inspect and review these records, and to provide guidelines for correcting inaccurate data about students.More informationCollege of Osteopathic MedicineOsteopathic OathI do hereby affirm my loyalty to the profession I am about to enter. I will be mindful always of my great responsibility to preserve the health andPage 17 of 58

PDF NYIT Catalogs 2020–2021the life of my patients, to retain their confidence and respect both as a physician and a friend who will guard their secrets with scrupulous honorand fidelity, to perform faithfully my professional duties, to employ only those recognized methods of treatment consistent with good judgmentand with my skill and ability, keeping in mind always nature’s laws and the body’s inherent capacity for recovery.I will be ever vigilant in aiding in the general welfare of the community, sustaining its laws and institutions, not engaging in those practiceswhich will in any way bring shame or discredit upon myself or my profession. I will give no drugs for deadly purposes to any person, though itbe asked of me.I will endeavor to work in accord with my colleagues in a spirit

White Coat Ceremony (New York Campus) Wednesday, January 13, 2021 White Coat Ceremony (Arkansas Campus) Friday, January 15, 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes) Monday, January 18, 2021 Presidents’ Day (no classes) Monday, February 15, 2021 Spring Break (no c