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Meet Elyse Hopper Ryan, MPAS, PA-C, 2021 graduate of the College of Health Profession (CHP) Physician Assistant Program – Pleasantville! Since completing the program, Elyse gained a full-time position for the Emergency Department at Montefiore Medical Center, as well as a part-time job at NewYork Presbyterian – Cornell in Inpatient Internal Medicine.

In addition to her positions at Montefiore and NewYork Presbyterian, Elyse has partnered with the Physician Assistant Program – Pleasantville as an Instructional Support Clinical Personnel (ICSP). We connected with Elyse to share her experience at CHP, her learning opportunities, and her work now as a professional.

Our next feature for our "The Importance of Professional Development" series is Kyomi Gregory-Martin, PhD, associate professor for the Communication Sciences and Disorders program.

This past December, Dr. Gregory-Martin was awarded the Certificate of Recognition for Special Contributions in Multicultural Affairs from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). We connected with her to discuss this award and the importance of making a commitment to diversity in one's professional career.

The Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital has been named one of the 2024 Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospitals, a prestigious achievement given to only six hospitals in New York State. This achievement solidifies the great learning opportunities the 91ÊÓƵ – Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program provides its students and faculty.

91ÊÓƵ is accepting nominations for the Trustee Award and Community Service Award, honoring exceptional graduating students for their academic excellence and community impact. Submit your nomination by Saturday, March 1, 2025!

College of Health Professions Professor Laurice Nemetz speaks to Beachbody On Demand explaining how yoga can enhance athletic performance.

91ÊÓƵ’s Go-Getters are shaping the future with achievements in innovation, global advocacy, and the arts. From top rankings to Broadway stars, discover how our students and alumni inspire confidence, resilience, and real-world impact.

At 91ÊÓƵ, learning from the best isn't just a promise—it's a reality. Meet the seven extraordinary professionals-turned-professors shaping the next generation of leaders. From theater to law, nursing to AI, these educators bring world-class experience and passion to every lecture.

College of Health Professions Interim Co-Dean Esma Paljevic co-authored an op-ed in NYN Media that highlights the crucial role of nursing faculty in addressing the nursing shortage crisis.

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