Overuse of Ambulatory Health Care Services Barely Changed in 10 Years December 27, 2012 A new study shows that the overuse of ambulatory health care services in the United States barely changed in the decade between 1999 and 2009.
Barbara Murphy, MD, Named Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine November 27, 2012 The appointment makes Dr. Murphy the first female chair of Medicine of an academic medical center in New York City.
Salvatore Cilmi, MD, Appointed New Residency Director in Medicine October 19, 2012 Dr. Cilmi will oversee the comprehensive training of Mount Sinai’s Internal Medicine residents and develop new recruitment strategies.
Magic Johnson Joins Mount Sinai at Community Health Fair April 16, 2012 Earvin "Magic" Johnson partnered with Mount Sinai to host community health fair featuring free screenings, cooking demonstrations, prizes, and live music.
Maternal Type 2 Diabetes and Low Income Significantly Increase Risk for ADHD in Children January 2, 2012 Mount Sinai researchers have found that low socioeconomic status and gestational diabetes together increase the risk of ADHD in children 14-fold.
Mount Sinai First Year Medical Student, Sophie Clarke, Wins “Survivor” December 23, 2011 Sophie Clarke was awarded sole survivor of “SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC”.
Study Finds Majority of Pharmaceutical Ads Do Not Adhere to FDA Guidelines August 18, 2011 Dr. Deborah Korenstein, Associate Professor of Medicine, led the study of pharmaceutical advertisements in biomedical journals.
Alex Federman, MD, MPH is Division Chief of General Internal Medicine June 29, 2011 After serving as Interim Chief for six months, Alex Federman, MD, MPH is named Division Chief of General Internal Medicine
Mount Sinai Appoints Mark W. Babyatsky, MD, As Chair of Department of Medicine December 13, 2010 Dr. Babyatsky seeks to propel Mount Sinai to the forefront of improving primary care under the new Affordable Care Act.
Dr. Barbara Murphy aims to understand how likely a transplant recipient is to respond to and reject donor organs December 7, 2010 The shortage of donated organs makes it crucial that transplants aren't rejected, and transplant immunology is dedicated to improving those odds.
Barbara Murphy, MD, published in the New England Journal of Medicine November 18, 2010 Barbara Murphy, MD, Chief, Division of Nephrology, co-authors Outcomes of Kidney Transplantation in HIV-Infected Recipients
Get a Sneak Peek PBS's Frontline documentary, Facing Death, before it airs in late November November 16, 2010 In Facing Death PBS's Frontline examines "the realities of today's modern, medicalized death" in the ICU of The Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Survey Shows Physicians Agree Medicare Reimbursement is Inequitable, Disagree on How to Fix It October 26, 2010 Mount Sinai researchers have found that physicians agree Medicare reimbursement is flawed, but there is little consensus on how to reform it.
Vast Majority of Physicians Practice “Defensive Medicine” According to New Physician Survey June 28, 2010 According to Mount Sinai researchers, a vast majority of physicians believe malpractice concerns lead to excessive tests and procedures.
The Samuel Bronfman Department of Medicine held its Annual Housestaff Research Day on May 27, 2010 May 27, 2010 The Department of Medicine Research Day showcases the collaborative research efforts between faculty and trainees.
Mount Sinai Medical Center Honors Founders and Partners of the Visiting Doctors Program April 26, 2010 The founders of The Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program were honored April 21, 2010, at a celebration and awards presentation commemorating its 15th anniversary.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Significantly Improves Its U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Rankings April 24, 2009 Over the past four years, Mount Sinai has improved in the U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Graduate Schools" rankings more than any other school in the United States, jumping from 32nd to 22nd.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Experiences Impressive NIH Support January 4, 2009 Mount Sinai School of Medicine has ranked among the top 25 medical schools in terms of NIH funding for several years.
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