Serving the underserved.

There is a continuing shortage of primary care physicians in this country, creating an urgent need for more family practitioners, general internists, pediatricians and obstetrician/gynecologists in many communities. The shortage of African-American, Hispanic, and others underrepresented medical professionals in inner city areas is particularly acute.

Over forty years ago, City College decided to make a difference by developing the most unique physician training programs in the nation The CUNY School of Medicine. Since its founding in 1973, The CUNY School of Medicine has recruited more underrepresented populations into medicine, increased medical services in underserved areas, and increased the availability of primary care physicians.

Our innovative program fast tracks a Bachelor of Science degree and an M.D. degree in seven years. Graduates of our 28-month P.A. Program leads to a M.S. degree and eligibility to take the national certification examination.

CSOM student Loren Moon and faculty mentor Dr. Yoshioka, were joined by their team in presenting their research during theCUNY School of Medicine Research Dayheld on November 14 in the Great Hall. Over 30 posters were on display with students eagerly sharing their projects and discoveries with those in attendance from all over the CCNY campus. Many of these research projects were sponsored by Lipkin, Rudin and Davis scholarship funds.

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Second year medical student Alana Parker introduced Dr. Jane Zucker, Assistant Commissioner at the Bureau of Immunization, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, at theMini-Medical School on November 14. Dr. Zucker spoke to a crowded room of faculty, staff, students and neighbors from the Harlem community on the impact of influenza and the importance of the flu vaccine.

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