MSIH Innovates The Hybrid Classroom – Social Distancing at the Extreme

Israel was fortunate to begin inoculating its population as soon as the vaccination became available. Through a streamlined acquisition process and very efficient deployment, the country is one of the first to emerge from the Coronavirus Pandemic. While most of the rest of the world remains on lock-down, Israel has been easing its restrictions, culminating […]

Highlighting MSIH Alumna LeShawn Worsley-McIver, MD, MPH on #WorldHealthDay

Highlighting MSIH Alumna LaShawn Worsley-McIver, M.D., MPH on WorldHealthDay, a global campaign that advocates building a fairer and healthier world, where people have living and work conditions that are conducive to everyone, everywhere (WHO)

Despite Global Pandemic, MSIH Students produce stellar Match results – 96% match rate!

Medical education worldwide has been severely affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.  In some places, student access to patients for clinical training has been severely curtailed. Even the most prestigious US medical schools have suffered, with graduates fearful of their chances of finding residency in the National Residency Matching Program (the Match). The situation is even more […]

World Kidney Day with MSIH Alumna Dr. Olga Charnaya, MD (’10)

In recognition of World Kidney Day, a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease, we acknowledge the amazing work of Olga Charnaya, M.D. (’10). Dr. Charnaya is a Pediatric Nephrologist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at […]

MSIH Alumna, Dr. Lily Gutnik, MD, MPH: A Champion for Women’s Health

March 8th is International Women’s Day, and MSIH celebrate the achievements of our incredible alumnae who are advancing Women’s Health worldwide.  Alumna Lily Gutnik, MD, MPH (Class of 2011) considers justice and equity fundamental values that drive her medical career. Dr. Gutnik is committed to empowering vulnerable populations, particularly those in low-resource settings. As a […]

Mass Vaccinations Led to Drop in Severe COVID Cases: Joint BGU – Harvard Study

Mark Katz, MD, an adjunct professor at MSIH, co-authored the study with peers from Harvard University, published in the New England Journal of Medicine. This joint BGU & Harvard University study of the Pfizer vaccine confirms its effectiveness, proving to be 94% effective just 1 week after the second dose. Dr. Katz is currently on […]

Gold Humanism Honor Society and AMSA bring Purim joy to residents and students

MSIH is an active participant in the Gold Humanism Honor Society – part of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation – whose goal is to create a “Gold Standard” in healthcare. Among other things, the Foundation aims “to foster compassionate, collaborative and scientifically excellent care – to support clinicians throughout their careers, so the humanistic passion that motivates […]

MSIH Alumni are Experts in Heart Health #AmericanHeartMonth

February is #AmericanHeartMonth. As heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US (CDC), we are highlighting our alumni working to improve the health of those most at risk for cardiovascular disease.  MSIH alumna Maria Sobolev, MD (‘09) is a non-invasive cardiologist at Crystal Run Healthcare, a multispecialty practice in Rockland and Orange […]

MSIH Alumni Help to Fight Cancer #WorldCancerDay

As part of  #WorldCancerDay, we are recognizing MSIH Alumni who are doing critical work in the fight against cancer. One of those alums, Miriam Jacobs, MD (‘12) is doing important work in the field of immunotherapy. Currently, Dr. Jacobs is in her third year of an Oncology Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. She […]

MSIH as the Model for Global Health Partnerships

When Prof. Judith Lasker last addressed MSIH students and faculty, she’d recently published her book, “Hoping to Help: The Promises and Pitfalls of Global Health Volunteering.” In her work, she describes how many charities and NGOs, hoping to help underprivileged populations, were often far from achieving the lofty goals they’d set themselves. Indeed, more often […]