Anu Andrews Selected for Faculty as Inclusive Teaching Ambassadors (FITA) Initiative
Anu Andrews, MA, BS-RRT, Clinical Assistant Professor, Respiratory Care, has been selected by the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching and the FITA team to participate in the FITA Initiative, beginning next week. This 8-week course for instructors aims to foster inclusive teaching practices and pedagogical perspectives by exploring critical pedagogies and frameworks that disrupt traditional teaching models. Along with self-reflection and discussion, the participants will use their syllabus as a source of transformation and action.
CELT 2023 Thank-A-Teacher - SHP Shout-outs!
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Rajiv Lajmi |
Applied Health Informatics |
Sarah Battaglia |
Occupational Therapy |
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Kathyrn A. Koshansky |
Athletic Training |
Cheri Gostic |
Physical Therapy |
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Lisa Komnik |
Athletic Training |
Christina Burke |
Physical Therapy |
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Xristos Gaglias |
Athletic Training |
Joanne Cesiro |
Physical Therapy |
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Gloria Viboud |
Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
Kristen Kagan |
Physical Therapy |
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Audrey Grimaldi |
Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
Kyle Hewson |
Physical Therapy |
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Brian Mitra |
Health Sciences |
Paul-Neil Czujko |
Physical Therapy |
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Brianna Crowe |
Health Sciences |
Susan Miale |
Physical Therapy |
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Brooke Ellison |
Health Sciences |
Dawn Blatt |
Physical Therapy |
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Donna Crapanzano |
Health Sciences |
Gerald Simons |
Physician Assistant |
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Erik Flynn |
Health Sciences |
Kristin Thomson |
Physician Assistant |
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Jere Freeman-Reyes |
Health Sciences |
Rasheed Davis |
Physician Assistant |
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Joseph Whitton |
Health Sciences |
Richard Thailer |
Physician Assistant |
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Laura Mcnamara |
Health Sciences |
William Heuser |
Physician Assistant |
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Matthew Weiss |
Health Sciences |
Lisa Endee |
Respiratory Care |
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Robbye Kinkade |
Health Sciences |
Alaina Davis |
Speech- Language Pathology |
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Sharon Cuff |
Health Sciences |
Allison Fucci |
Speech- Language Pathology |
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Ghenet Weldeslassie |
Occupational Therapy |
Elisabel Chang |
Speech- Language Pathology |
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Inken Prochilo |
Occupational Therapy |
Joy Kling |
Speech- Language Pathology |
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Karen DeChello |
Occupational Therapy |
Michele Merolla |
Speech- Language Pathology |
Ann Cuccia and Colleagues Publish Manuscript
Ann D. Cuccia, MPH, RRT-NPS, RPFT, FAARC, along with colleagues Michael McPeck, BS, RRT, FAARC, Janice A. Lee, MD, MSc, and Gerald C. Smaldone, MD, PhD, have recently published their manuscript, Multidrug Aerosol Delivery During Mechanical Ventilation, in the August issue of the Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery. To read the article, please visit: https://bit.ly/3OF4qup
The School of Health Professions Presents its Fall 2023 Lecture Series
Join us for our first ever lecture series this fall! Our first two lectures will be presented in October and November by Susan Miale, PT, DPT, EdD, and Gerald Simons, MPAS, DAAPA, PA-C. Please see the links below for details!
Monday, November 6, 2023, 12-1 PM, Lecture Hall 2
Susan Miale, PT, DPT, EdD Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist
Simulation-based Education in the Health Professions
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 12-1 PM, Lecture Hall 6
Gerald Simons, MPAS, DFAAPA, PA-C
Tick Borne Disease: What You Need to Know!
Jeannie Guglielmo receives CELT’s 2023 Celebration of Teaching Award for Excellence in Assessment
Congratulations to Jeannie Guglielmo, MS,MAT, MLS(ASCP)CM, recipient of CELT’s 2023 Celebration of Teaching Award for Excellence in Assessment. Provost and Executive Vice President, Carl Lejuez, presented Jeannie with this award on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Stony Brook University’s First-Year Student Convocation.
Jeannie graduated from the clinical laboratory sciences (CLS) program at Stony Brook’s School of Health Professions in 1994 and went on to earn a Master’s in forensic science from the University of New Haven in 1996. Specializing in biological sciences and DNA, she worked for Florida Department of Law Enforcement and then the Suffolk County Crime Laboratory in Hauppauge, NY, as a forensic scientist. After 10 years working cases on the bench in the crime laboratories, which included processing crime scenes, Jeannie changed careers by pursuing a Master’s in teaching in biology. Upon earning an MAT in biology from SUNY Stony Brook in 2007, Jeannie worked as a licensed NYS teacher in grades 7-12, teaching biology and forensics. In addition to her experience with middle and high school students she served as an adjunct professor for the CLS Department at the School of Health Professions since 2000, teaching various forensic science electives. Jeannie served as an Educational Specialist for the HCARE Program from 2010 to 2011, and as a science adjunct faculty member for the HCOP Summer Academies from 2010 through 2012. Since 2011, she has served as a full-time clinical assistant professor for the CLS department, teaching clinical chemistry and forensic science. In 2016, she was appointed clinical associate professor, and from January 2018 until September 1, 2019, served as vice chair of the CLS department. In 2019, she was appointed interim chair, and in 2021, was selected to be the chair of the CLS department, the very program from which she received her bachelor’s degree. In addition, Jeannie is actively engaged as an academic advisor, and participates in numerous community outreach programs in the fields of education and science both on campus, locally and nationally.
“I maintain the fundamental belief that my role as an educator is to support students in every aspect of their progression in the Life Cycle of an academic institution—from initial connection, entry, progress, completion, to alumni status. As such I aim to create an intentional, systemic, holistic, and transformative approach to ensuring student learning by striving to incorporate assessment activities that will allow every student to make steady, efficient progress in my courses. My goal is to create a culture of student success and to meet students where they are, addressing their needs along the journey. In my leadership role at SBU’s School of Health Professions, I not only champion these ideals, but I also focus my colleagues to concentrate upon these ideals as demonstrated by a student success summer series I am hosting based off of the book, “Becoming a Student Ready College” and a leadership project for the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions that I am spearheading focused on creating a resource center that would allow faculty to integrate student-focused learning activities within their curriculum.”
Brooke Ellison and Gerald Simons Named as New Members of the SUNY Global Health Institute
Congratulations to Brooke Ellison, PhD, MPP, and Gerald Simons, MPAS, DFAAPA, PA-C, who were both named as new members of the SUNY Global Health Institute.
The mission of SUNY GHI is to provide a mechanism that fosters collaboration and innovation in education, training, and research initiatives among international partners, and regional corporate and economic leaders, centered around global health programs at the SUNY Academic Health Centers and system-wide universities and college campuses.
Save the Date!
Inclusion Done Right!
Optimizing Community-based Inclusion for Children with Disabilities
Friday, October 20, 2023
8 am to 4 pm
Stony Brook University
Charles B. Wang Center Theater
This first-of-its-kind conference seeks to establish an integrated bridge between Stony Brook University and community partners to promote inclusive recreation and leisure that aligns with best practices and optimizes participation for children with disabilities. The intended audience is multi-leveled, consisting of university faculty and staff, community-based program providers and administrators, as well as children with disabilities and their families/caregivers. Stony Brook University aims to be a collaborative knowledge broker alongside community partners in order to promote and optimize inclusive practice…'Done Right!'
Stony Brook University faculty and the keynote speakers, who are recognized experts in the field, will present on the topic of inclusive leisure and recreation. A one-hour poster session is included in the schedule. If you’re interested in submitting an on-topic abstract for consideration, please review our Call for Abstracts to learn more.
Registration will open later this summer. For additional information, visit the conference web page. For any questions, please contact OPD_OVPR@stonybrook.edu.
Save the Date! SHP Diversity Day - October 25, 2023!
Please save the date for this event - more information to come!
SHP Faculty Selected for 2023 ASAHP Interprofessional Innovation Grant
Congratulations to the team of Kelly Warren, PhD, Sharon Martino, PT, PhD, and Jillian O'Brien, MPAS, PA-C, faculty members in the School of Health Professions. Their project, "Interprofessional collaboration to advance the health and wellness of graduate students in allied health professional programs" has been selected for a 2023 ASAHP Interprofessional Innovation Grant. The grant program provides support for interprofessional collaboration research among the ASAHP membership, where members are working interprofessionally to improve health and education in their communities.
Jeannie Guglielmo Selected for CELT Teaching Award
Congratulations to Jeannie Guglielmo, MS, MAT, MLS(ASCP)CM, Clinical Associate Professor and Chair of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, on being selected for a CELT Teaching Excellence Award. Each year, the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) hosts the Celebration of Teaching in which excellent educators are recognized for their efforts.
Innovations in Technology Expo
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
12:00 - 4:00 PM
West Campus in the GLS/HDV Center
Read post-event information here at SBU News
Join the School of Health Professions OT and PT students and faculty at the Innovations in Technology Expo on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM on West Campus in the GLS/HDV Center.
Empower Spinal Cord Injury, Inc. will be running its residential summer program for adults with spinal cord injuries on campus at Stony Brook University. This year, we will offer an Innovations in Technology Expo on July 25th, where our OT and PT students will volunteer as residential aides, have hands-on opportunities to learn from people with SCI, and assist in problem solving inefficiencies or issue with movement and self care activities. The expo is open to Empower SCI participants and peer mentors, student volunteers, physical and occupational therapists, and to the local community, as a way of spreading the word about new technology, fun activities, and other advances in the world of spinal cord injury. See the flyer for more details!
James Pierre-Glaude Receives NY-APTA New York Chapter Appreciation Award
Congratulations to James Pierre-Glaude, PT, DPT, ATC, Clinical Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy, and Director of SHP's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, on receiving an NY-APTA New York Chapter Appreciation Award. The award is given to individuals who have fostered the ideas and/or ethics of physical therapy through service to the New York Chapter or the profession.
Occupational Therapy in Morocco
Fifteen occupational therapy students, led by Dr. Dale Coffin, engaged in a unique service learning trip to Morocco. During the 10-day trip, the OT students had the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning and treatment at a special needs school, an orphanage for babies, a women's hospital specializing in cancer and the Autism Foundation of Morocco. The students worked with people of all age groups at a number of clinics across seven cities in Morocco, including Casablanca, Marrakech, Essaouira, Rabat, Kenitra, Fes, and Azrou. They visited MAIR Neurorehabilitation Clinic, the only nursing home in Morocco, which also serves as an orphanage, as well as the King Mohamed Rehab School.
People travelled from across Morocco seeking medical advice and evaluation from the team. The future occupational therapists worked with speech-language pathologist, Christina Raschella of New York, occupational therapist, Nelline Cox of New York, and local occupational therapists to provide education to the community. They met with people with a number of disabilities, including children with cerebral palsy, individuals with traumatic brain injuries and Down syndrome, and cancer clients. During their stay, the group stepped outside of their clinical roles to help provide much-needed aid to the communities they visited. They raised $500 to benefit a privately funded women's cancer clinic and distributed feeding supplies, clothing, school supplies, toys, toiletries, sneakers, and shoes to all the facilities visited.
Hants Williams and Rajiv Lajmi Receive Innovative Instruction Technology Grant
Congratulations to Hants Williams, PhD, RN, Clinical Assistant Professor, Applied Health Informatics, and Rajiv Lajmi, MBA, MS, PMP, Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director, Applied Health Informatics, on receiving an Innovative Instruction Technology Grant from the Office of the SUNY Provost and the Innovative Instruction Research Council (IIRC). The proposal, The Cloud Learning Studio (CLAS) for Educational Content Creation, has been selected for funding in 2023-24 in the amount of $15,000.
Inclusive Health & Wellness Day Was a Great Success!
Thank you to those who joined us May 4, 2023 in the Recreational Center for Inclusive Health & Wellness Day! Presented and funded by the School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, School of Social Welfare, School of Dental Medicine, and an SBU Presidential Mini-Grant for Departmental #Diversity Initiative, the event included free drop-in yoga, mindfulness, and Tai Chi classes, experts of self-advocacy, inclusive fitness, preventive health, nutrition, and more. We had participants from both East and West campus, and students were pleased with the services we offered.
School of Health Professions Annual Research Day
Thank you to our presenters and participants who took part in the School of Health Professions Annual Research Day on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. It was great to learn about all of the important research that our faculty and students are doing, and attend the interprofessional panel event, "A Translational Approach toTreating Complex Medical Conditions."
School of Health Professions Admitted Students Day
The School of Health Professions was delighted to partner with SBU Undergraduate Admissions for Admitted Students Day on April 15th and 22nd! In an effort to showcase all that the Health Sciences has to offer, the days included presenting our undergraduate and graduate programs with West Campus, as well as presenting with the School of Nursing for an on-site event, welcoming over 200 admitted students and their families. An amazing team of faculty, staff, and current student volunteers guided the visitors on tours of labs and classrooms. It was our pleasure to give Stony Brook's admitted students the space to speak with faculty, staff, and current students as they consider Stony Brook University, as well as possibilities in healthcare careers.
School of Health Professions Pediatric Interprofessional Education Day
On April 14th, students from the School of Health Professions Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Speech-Language Pathology programs worked together to learn about 'rare' pediatric diagnoses on Pediatric IPE Day, and how these professions contribute to the assessment, treatment and advocacy for affected individuals and their families. The highlight of the day was keynote speaker, Avery Roberts, a 15 year-old dancer and an advocate on behalf of her "rare community". Avery also judged the video presentations created by the interprofessional student groups that were assigned 5 different not-so-rare diagnoses. It was hard for her to choose from the outstanding entries, but the group, pictured with Avery, and their TikTok video on Angelman Syndrome, won the highest honor of the day!
School of Health Professions Annual Interprofessional Education Day
The School of Health Professions hosted its annual Interprofessional Education Day on March 30th. With over 300 students participating in the event, it was a great success, and taught our students the value of the roles of all members of the healthcare team. During the case study, this year's focus was on IPEC's core competency of Values/Ethics for Professional Practice. Thank you to all who attended to make this day a wonderful learning experience for our students!
Christina Burke Selected as Co-Chair of the Movement System - Balance Diagnoses Knowledge Translation Taskforce
Congratulations to Christina Burke, PT, DPT, MS, Clinical Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, for being selected by the Academy of Neurological Physical Therapy (ANPT) to be the co-chair of the Movement System - Balance Diagnoses Knowledge Translation Taskforce. This is an 18 month appointment, where the taskforce will disseminate and implement resources and tools designed to aid in the movement system diagnoses for balance dysfunction.
SHP Hosts 2023 Outstanding Alumni Awards Ceremony
A great time was had by all who attending our 2023 Outstanding Alumni Awards event on Tuesday, March 28th, where our recipients were recognized and awarded for their distinguished careers. What a great way to honor our alumni and the differences they're making in their fields. Congratulations to Tiffany Channer '07, Clinical Laboratory Sciences; Phyllis Lepre Reischmann '83, Physical Therapy; Jaime F. Rogers, Jr '00, Respiratory Care; Michael Roff '21, Occupational Therapy; Anupama Walia '09, Health Science; Lisa White '87, Athletic Training; and Christopher Xikis '03 Physician Assistant.
SHP's Master of Science in Athletic Training Receive Re-accreditation
Great news! Our Master of Science in Athletic Training program has been re-accredited for 10 years with the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education!
Dean Stacy Jaffee Gropack receives FACT2 Excellence Award in Administrative Leadership
Congratulations to Dr. Stacy Jaffee Gropack, Dean of the School of Health Professions, on receiving the FACT2 Excellence Award in Administrative Leadership: State-Operated and Statutory Campuses.
The FACT2 Awards are system-level honors conferred to acknowledge and recognize consistently noteworthy achievement and to encourage the ongoing pursuit of excellence. These awards underscore SUNY’s commitment to the use of technology to support instruction, research, and service. Through these awards, SUNY recognizes its Instructional Faculty, Technology Support Professionals and Administrative Leaders.
Awardees participate in an awards ceremony at the annual Conference on Instruction and Technology (CIT) which will be held May 23-26, 2023 at SUNY Oswego.
Jeannie Guglielmo Selected to Participate in the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) 2023 Leadership Development Program
Congratulations to Jeannie Guglielmo, MS, MAT, MLS(ASCP)CM, Clinical Associate Professor and Chair of the School of Health Professions’ Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, on being one of 21 members selected to participate in the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) 2023 Leadership Development Program.
First created in 2005, this prestigious program provides a broad spectrum of training opportunities for future Deans and leaders in health professions education. Modules will include management skills, budgeting and conflict resolution, among other administrative topics that are critical for successful leadership.
Support Respiratory Care's Lisa Johnson and students in the Fight for Air Climb!
The Respiratory Care program in the School of Health Professions is participating in the American Lung Association, Fight for Air Climb on March 25, 2023, at One Penn Plaza, New York, NY. Team “VENTILHATAS” was created in 2013 by Sharon Close, Associate Director of Respiratory Care at Stony Brook University Hospital’s Respiratory Care department. In 2016, faculty and students from the Respiratory Care program in SHP joined the climb!
Participation in the Fight for Air Climb will have a positive impact on the lives of those affected by lung disease, by raising funds for education, research, and patient programs.
Support Lisa Johnson, Chair and Clinical Associate Professor, and the students of the Respiratory Care program! The team is looking for your support in its goal to climb 55 floors (1210 steps)! Please consider supporting team VENTILHATAS!
http://action.lung.org/goto/TEAMVENTILHATAS23
Congratulations to Joseph Whitton, newly elected Secretary of the ASRT!
Congratulations to Joseph Whitton, MS, RT(R)(CT)(MR), FASRT, Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director of the School of Health Professions' Radiologic Technology Program, who has was recently elected to serve on the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Board of Directors as Secretary. As a board member, Joseph will help lead the ASRT, set direction for the profession, and dedicate his time and efforts to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession.
Stony Brook University's Giving Day is March 29, 2023!
SBU Giving Day is a 24-hour campaign on March 29, allowing everyone to come together and Hold Doors Open to fuel more opportunities for School of Health Professions students. For more information and to give, please visit https://bit.ly/SHP_GivingDay!
Afrinash Ahamad Wins Best Poster Award at 17th Annual Women in Medicine Research Day
Congratulations to Afrinash Ahamad, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSMCM, Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, for winning the Best Poster Award at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook's 17th Annual Women in Medicine Research Day on March 6, 2023. Afrinash's poster, A Historical Perspective on Diversity in Clinical Laboratory Sciences Programs at the School of Health Professions, was presented at this great event, which was created to raise awareness of the issues women still face in medical training, healthcare and research, and to highlight the achievements of women in those fields.
Examining Social Determinants of Health and the Opioid Use Crisis
March 10, 2023
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Stony Brook MART Auditorium
Please join the Physician Assistant program as they discuss the risk factors associated with opioid use disorder (OUD) and the barriers to treatment that patients face as they pertain to social determinants of health.
For workshop details and registration, please view the flyer.
Congratulations to SHP Faculty on New Interprofessional Telehealth Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Krisch, Physical Therapy, and Dr. Dale Coffin, Occupational Therapy, on being part of an interprofessional grant with PI Dr. Erin Hulfish, School of Medicine. Also on the grant is Dr. Melissa Earle, our colleague in the School of Social Welfare. The project “Interprofessional Telehealth Training for Healthcare Students: Working Together to Teach Effectively in a Virtual World” has been funded by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Joseph Whitton elected as Regional Coordinator for ISRRT
Congratulations to Joseph Whitton, M.S., RT(R)(CT)(MR), FASRT, Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director, Radiologic Technology, on being elected to serve as the Regional Coordinator of Professional Practice-The Americas for the International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists (ISRRT)!
The ISRRT has over 90 Member Societies representing more than 86 countries, over 500,000 Society members and in excess of 18,000 Associate Members. It is the only organization representing all disciplines of Medical Radiation Technologists internationally.
