New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University (TU) hosted its annual Founder’s Dinner that raised $620,000 that will go toward scholarships and medical research. The event at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle was attended by more than 400 people. It marked the academic, health care, business and community stakeholders at the VIP Country Club in New the 165th anniversary of NYMC’s founding.
“For 165 years, New York Medical College has been home to some of the most impressive health care professionals and medical researchers in the country,” said Alan Kadish, M.D., president of NYMC and TU. “We are proud to carry on that legacy as we honor leaders for their accomplishments and contributions to our school and students.”
The honorees were NYMC leaders: Renee Garrick, M.D., vice dean for Westchester Medical Center and professor of medicine; Martin S. Katzenstein, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, assistant dean of clinical affiliations and chair of the NYMC Board of Advisors; and John T. Pellicone, M.D.,who recently stepped aside as chief medical officer for NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan and is currently Phase 1 co-director for the M.D. degree program and assistant professor of medicine.
Garrick received the Jackson E. Spears Community Service Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to serving their communities. The Distinguished Leadership and Service Award was presented to Katzenstein for his decades of dedicated service and significant contributions to advancing health care, medical education, and community partnerships. Pellicone received The Alfred DelBello Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding leadership, commitment to patient care, and enduring dedication to medical education and NYMC’s mission.
The event was emceed by Vilma E. Bordonaro, NYMC chief of staff, and Etienne, M.D., vice chancellor, associate dean for student affairs, and associate professor of neurology and of medicine.
