College of Health Professions, Radiation Therapy, Class of 2020
First row: Nicole Cavataio, Maryin Tolon
Second row: Cait Getman, Conlan Hartshorn, Renee Fenzl, Natalya Danylyshyn
Third row: Caitlyn England, Kelsey Miller, Breanna Ruffrage, Madison Jorolemon, Sebastian Almanzar, Camen Hunn
Gregory L. Eastwood, MD, will speak at Barnes and Noble
Upstate's former president will discuss his new book, Finishing Our Story: Preparing for the End of Life. He will be available to sign copies. The event is open to the public.
When: Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 pm
Location: Barnes and Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. East
Upstate awarded 478 degrees during Commencement on May 5!
Job outlook good for many grads
For many Upstate graduates, the job market is booming. For example, students in Upstate’s Physician Assistant program, who end their studies in August, are all but guaranteed a job in their field.
Sandy Banas, who directs the program, says the increasing demand for physician assistants is fueled by retirements in the medical field, an aging population in need for more health care and the Affordable Care Act that has provided more people with access to care. Read more
Spring has arrived just in time for Commencement!
Click here for more details about Commencement.
Graduating medical imaging student learned to study for degree around family’s busy schedule
Story from UpOnline
Upstate student Zetsie Sayarath can study just about anywhere—in bleachers of an arena, the passenger seat of a moving car and even at kid birthday parties. She’s learned to cram readings, quizzes and study sessions into precious pockets of time: during her daughter’s ice-skating lessons, family road trips and while her family slept.
Her key to success? “Organization and sticking to a plan,” said the mom of two: Jadelyn, 8 and Jeremiah, 4.
Come Sunday, all of Sayarath’s planning, studying and pre-made dinners in a backpack will be worth it when she graduates from Upstate Medical University with a bachelor of science degree in medical imaging:radiography/MRI. Read more
Respiratory Care Program to help meet the demand for respiratory therapists in Binghamton and the Southern Tier.
Story from UpOnline
Beginning this fall, students enrolled in the distance learning program will attend classes at Upstate’s Clinical Campus in Binghamton where they will be linked by video in real time with respiratory care courses at Upstate’s campus in Syracuse. Students will interact with their professors and fellow students, and participate fully in classes. Read more.
Respiratory Therapy Program in College of Health Professions is honored by national association
Story from UpOnline
A leading national association has recognized the Upstate Medical University Respiratory Therapy Program with a top award for best practices in the profession and promoting patient safety.
The Upstate program, which is part of the College of Health Professions, was named a 2019-2020 Apex Recognition Award winner by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). Read more.
To all CVP alumni
A message from the Class of 2009
It is our duty, our honor and our privilege to carry on the legacy of Nick Rappa and we invite you to join us in this effort.
Please read more about the Nicholas B. Rappa Memorial Endowment
Sincerely,
Zackary Beckman, Stefanie Cavanaugh, James Loftus and Ryan Price
To all Respiratory Therapy alumni
Honor two outstanding alumni!
Naming of the Stephen P. Mikles and Joseph G. Sorbello Room will honor Sorbello’s dedicated service to Upstate’s Respiratory Therapy program, as well as the contributions as a national leader in the profession by his fellow 1970s alumnus Steve Mikles. Proceeds will support the Respiratory Therapy Education program, primarily with equipment needs.