School of Health Professions 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards
Attention SHP faculty, staff and students! Join us in celebrating our distinguished alumni on March 26, 2025! Registration links for in-person or zoom attendance below - please RSVP. We hope to see you there to celebrate our outstanding alumni!
Nesheta Akhter '14, Applied Health Informatics
Christopher Caravella '09, Health Science
Nina DePaola '87, Physical Therapy
Leah Holbrook '07, Health Care Policy Management
Tazia Shaw-Harrison '08, Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Brian Mitra '01, Health Science
Sasha Russ '12, Respiratory Care
Christopher Stoebe '05, Physician Assistant
Luke Schiele '20, Occupational Therapy
Claudine Weiner '93, Athletic Training
Rachel Gmelin ’26, Occupational Therapy Receives AOTF Scholarship
Join us in celebrating Rachel Gmelin '26, the proud recipient of the 2025 Carolyn Kohn Memorial Scholarship from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation! Rachel's outstanding scholarship and leadership, both in and out of the classroom, have earned her this prestigious honor. We are inspired by her drive and dedication!
Learn more about Rachel’s academic journey and career aspirations.
Speech-Language Pathology Program Receives Initial Accreditation
Exciting News! Our Speech-Language Pathology graduate program has officially received initial accreditation from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology for the maximum of five years! The site visit team commented positively on the curriculum, diverse clinical opportunities, formative and summative assessment measures, student support, and dedicated faculty. This milestone reflects our commitment to excellence in education, clinical training, and the future of speech-language pathology. We are proud of our faculty, students, and community for making this possible.
Jeannie Guglielmo and Teresa Ann Blaskopf to Serve on ASAHP Committees
We are pleased to announce that Jeannie Guglielmo, MS,MAT, MLS(ASCP)CM, Chair and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Lab Sciences, and Teresa Ann Blaskopf, MA, Academic and Student Affairs, have recently been selected to serve on committees of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP).
Jeannie Guglielmo will serve on the ASAHP Leadership Development Committee. This two-year term comes after her five years of service to the ASAHP Education Committee. Jeannie is excited to continue on in this new capacity and looks forward to serving.
Teresa Ann Blaskopf will serve on the ASAHP Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee for a two-year term and is happy to represent the School of Health Professions to help coordinate future initiatives of the committee.
The mission of ASAHP is to advance health professions education and discovery through interprofessional collaboration, leadership, excellence, and innovation.
Susan Miale and Nancy Krisch, Winners of PTLI Education Influencer Award
Congratulations to Susan Miale, PT, DPT, EdD, and Nancy Krisch, PT, DPT, PhD, winners of the Physical Therapy Learning Institute (PTLI) Education Influencer Award. Drs. Miale and Krisch received this award for their poster presentation at the Education Leadership Conference 2024, Participating in Large-Group Classroom-Based Simulations Improves Physical Therapist Student Clinical Decision-Making. This award is given to a presentation that has the potential to have a positive influence toward excellence in physical therapy education, consistent with the vision of PTLI, which is to ignite collaborative advancement to transform the health of society.
ASHA President-Elect, Dr. Linda I. Rosa-Lugo
Congratulations to Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, EdD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL! She will begin her term as American Speech–Language–Hearing Association's (ASHA) President-Elect this month before she becomes President of ASHA in 2026. Dr. Rosa-Lugo has been an active member of ASHA for over 30 years. She has received numerous awards and has served as Vice President for Professional Practice and President of the Hispanic Caucus.
Distinguished Fellows in the National Academies of Practice
Congratulations to Ann D. Cuccia and Dr. Renee Fabus, both of whom have been accepted as Distinguished Fellows of the Respiratory Care Academy and the Speech-Language Pathology Academy, respectively, in the National Academies of Practice (NAP). NAP is a non-profit organization founded in 1981, dedicated to advancing interprofessional education, scholarship, research, practice, and public policy. Its mission is to transform health and well-being through collaboration among healthcare professionals, ensuring patient-centered, inclusive and equitable care for all. Distinguished Fellows are elected by their peers from multiple different health professions. Ms. Cuccia and Dr. Fabus will be inducted in March 2025 in Washington, DC.
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) Exam Results
MDCB exam results have been posted! Our Medical Dosimetry 2024 cohort did exceptionally well! Exam results range from 200-800, where 600+ is passing. Our 2024 cohort results ranged from 656-737! Compared to last year, we saw significant increases in every category - especially rad physics, dose calcs and brachy - areas we worked hard to create mini courses for this past year. The overall average increase in scores was 21%! Congratulations to the 2024 cohort on their fantastic scores!
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The School of Health Professions' Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging hosted its second annual Diversity Day under the theme of "The Intersectionality of Disability and Diversity." This event welcomed SHP faculty, staff, and students, serving as a catalyst for promoting and celebrating diversity within the SHP learning communities and preparing them to effectively provide compassionate and culturally competent care for diverse populations.
Dr. Hants Williams Named New Director of Scholarship, Innovation, and Analytics
The School of Health Professions is pleased to announce that as of September 1, 2024, Hants Williams, PhD, RN has assumed the crucial position of director of scholarship, innovation, and analytics. Dr. Williams brings a rich history of diverse skills across academia, data operations, and innovation to this new position in the school. In this role, Dr. Williams is committed to increasing the research enterprise in the School of Health Professions while assisting with analyzing data important for the school's and its programs' operations. He will continue to hold his position as clinical associate professor in the applied health informatics program.
Friday, October 18, 2024
The School of Health Professions and the President’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives presented the Inclusion Done Right! annual conference, which provided an integrated bridge between Stony Brook University and community partners to promote inclusive community-based opportunities that align with best practices and optimize participation for people with disabilities.
2024 Pre-College Summer Program
During the week of July 15th, the School of Health Professions partnered with the School of Professional Development for the inaugural 2024 Pre-College Summer Program. Twenty high school students dove headfirst into the dynamic world of healthcare. Starting from the discovery of a simulated car accident and subsequent EMS response and extrication, students were immediately drawn into a world where the time and talents of the healthcare team are valued and needed. Throughout the week, students were expertly guided by School of Health Professions faculty and staff, exploring diverse careers in the health professions through hands-on experiences that demonstrated interprofessional collaboration among the healthcare team. Realizing that their unique skills and perspectives are vital threads in the fabric of compassionate care, these students were empowered to dream big, work hard, and make a difference in the lives of others.
Congratulations to Kathleen McGoldrick - Recipient of CELT’s Brooke Ellison Award for Accessible Teaching
Each year, Stony Brook University’s Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) hosts its Celebration of Teaching to acknowledge the efforts of educators who use exceptional teaching practices, dispositions, and proficiencies. These instructors demonstrate outstanding passion for teaching, personal concern for students, and a devotion to inspire and nurture a desire for learning in their students. This year, Kathleen McGoldrick was recognized for her excellence in accessible teaching as the inaugural recipient of CELT’s Brooke Ellison Award for Accessible Teaching. This award is named for the late Dr. Brooke Ellison, an associate professor in the School of Health Professions who was dedicated to advocating for accessibility in technology and healthcare.
James Pierre-Glaude Receives the 2024 Provost’s Outstanding Mentor Award
Congratulations to Dr. James Pierre-Glaude, recipient of the 2024 Provost’s Outstanding Mentor Award. This award recognizes an outstanding mentor who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to faculty mentoring.
Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Muratori! She recently received a $50,000 award from the Stony Brook Office of the Vice President for Research's Seed Grant Program. The research project is titled, "Engineering Gait Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease through Music and AI." This is a very exciting project with a multidisciplinary approach. Dr. Muratori will serve as principal investigator, along with collaborators Petar Djuric (electrical and computer engineering); Margaret Schedel (music);Joshua Plotkin (neurobiology and behavior); and Shubham Jain and IV Ramakrishnan (computer science).
Spreading the Word About Clinical Laboratory Sciences During Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Our Clinical Laboratory Sciences program participated in Medical Laboratory Professionals Week on the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Inaugural Laboratory Day of Service. The event helped spread awareness of the profession and promoted community engagement. Our Clinical Laboratory Sciences students and Department Chair, Jeannie Guglielmo, MS, MAT, MLS(ASCP)CM, hosted a table during the school’s Wellness Wednesday event on April 17th where they highlighted the profession, provided some fun interactive and educational activities, and gave out lab related gifts and nutritious treats. ASCP’s Day of Service offered laboratory professionals an opportunity to serve their communities while talking about the laboratory’s essential role in health care, the laboratory workforce shortage, and careers within the laboratory profession.
SHP Annual Research Day
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
On April 24th, we hosted our School of Health Professions Research Day! This event was a showcase of research, collaboration, and insightful discussions within our school. Highlights included keynote presentation exploring the role of AI in Healthcare, poster presentations showcasing the latest student and faculty research projects, and short talks by faculty and students.
SHP Wellness Wednesday
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The School of Health Professions Dean's Advisory Board hosted its first Wellness Wednesday where representatives from all over campus gave our students information and resources all about wellness!
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
This Giving Day, we celebrated our students!! All SHP students were cordially invited to our SHP Giving Day Student Appreciation Event on March 27th. Events took place at both the Health Sciences Center and the Southampton Campus. We had raffles for swag and snacks to enjoy, all while promoting philanthropy and the spirit of giving!
SHP Outstanding Alumni Awards Ceremony and Reception
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
This event recognized and honored some of our distinguished alumni who have made a difference in their respective fields. This year's recipients included Holly Asaro '19, '22, Clinical Laboratory Sciences; Claribell Bayona ’99, Occupational Therapy; Angelique Collado ‘15 ‘16, Applied Health Informatics; Laura Coombs ‘92, Athletic Training; Shawn Edouard ‘05, Health Science; Christina Elefante '00, Respiratory Care; Mark Saraceni ‘08, Health Science; and Lyndsie Watkins ‘12, Physician Assistant.
Speech-Language Pathology Pinning Ceremony
Thursday March 7, 2024
The School of Health Professions program in Speech Language Pathology held its annual SLP Pinning ceremony on Thursday March 7, 2024, at 4:00 pm in Duke Lecture Hall in the Chancellors Hall building. This celebration symbolized the importance of mentorship between the first and second-year students.
Kimberly Owusu '24, Health Science Major Featured in Governor Hochul's State of the State Address
Check out the SBU News article about health science major, Kimberly Owusu '24, recently featured in a video from Governor Hochul's State of the State Address this past January! Kimberly was chosen for her successes both inside and outside the classroom, and her pride and commitment to the Stony Brook community.
SHP Celebrates Black History Month: Health Professions Meet and Greet
Thursday, February 29, 2024
The event was a collaboration between the School of Health Professions, the Office of Diversity and Intercultural and Community Engagement, and the UNITI Cultural Center. Panelists explored various health profession options available through the School of Health Professions. We heard stories from Black and Latinx faculty, administrators, and clinicians in health profession programs and gained insights into the admission requirements for various health profession programs.
