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NYITCOM OMM Department and Students at the 2022 American Academy of Osteopathy 2022 Convocation
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Student Presenters
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Erica Levy awarded 1st place
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Nicole Companion presenting her poster
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Dr. Yao presenting at the conference
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Dr. Yao and Erum Ahmed at the banquet where she was presented with her 1st place award
NYITCOM was well represented this during the 2022 AAO convocation, with six osteopathic medical students and one resident presented posters for the LBORC-NUFA research poster presentation, and five posters placed in the competition.
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It’s a Match! NYITCOM Class of ’18 Learns Their Residency Matches
Feature | Mar 20, 2018
At Match Day, an event with all the anticipation of an NFL draft, NYITCOM students learned where they would complete their medical residency training.
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The Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) on Parkinson’s Disease
Blog | Feb 12, 2018
Our research is aimed at determining the way in which OMT can improve the life of people living with Parkinson’s Disease.
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Treatment of Concussion
Blog | Feb 12, 2018
Comparing the effect of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) versus concussion education in the treatment of concussion.
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NYITCOM Students Take the Lead in Research
Feature | Oct 23, 2017
Six NYITCOM student posters placed first or second at the 2017 American Osteopathic Association Osteopathic Medical Conference and Exposition.
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NYITCOM: 40 Years of Evolution and Revolution in Osteopathic Medicine
Feature | Sep 21, 2017
To celebrate its 40 years of medical education, NYITCOM held a two-day anniversary event, which included a black-tie gala and academic symposium.
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NYITCOM Faculty Present Parkinson’s Disease Research at International Conference
Feature | Jul 07, 2016
Researchers travel to Berlin to share promising results of osteopathic treatment.
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Sheldon Yao
Profile | Jan 19, 2016
Yao has been involved with conducting clinical research to investigate the effects of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) on Parkinson’s Disease. Preliminary data of these studies have shown that OMM techniques targeting the spine and extremities to decrease muscle spasms and increase range of motion has been effective in helping to improve motor function and balance in subjects with more advanced Parkinson’s Disease.
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NYIT Announces Through the Lens Photography Winners
Feature | Jan 23, 2015
A village in Bangladesh, a Boston aquarium, and a global health mission in El Salvador inspired the winners.
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