Student Admissions at SUNY Upstate Medical University

06/22/2026

Student-led initiative recognizes faculty and staff who advance accessibility and inclusion, and support learners, patients, and colleagues across campus.

06/22/2026

Physician Assistant/Associate is ranked #2 in Best Health Care Jobs, #4 in Best STEM Jobs, and #5 in 100 Best Jobs, according to U.S. News Best Jobs:
https://careers.usnews.com/best-jobs/physician-assistant

Learn more about the MS in Physician Assistant Studies at SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions:
https://www.upstate.edu/chp/programs/physician-assistant/index.php

06/19/2026

Student Admissions will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observation of Juneteenth.

06/16/2026

Congratulations! 👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿👏🏼 Stephen Feikes, MS, RT, RRT, chair of Respiratory Therapy, is recipient of the Susan Graham Excellence in Assessment Award. The award was presented at today's Academic Affairs Awards Luncheon. In the image, Susan Graham, MS, MT (ASCP), SH, emeritus of Clinical Laboratory Science, poses with Feikes.

06/16/2026

Congratulations! 👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿👏🏼 Kerry Greene-Donnelly, MBA, RT (R) (M) (CT) (QM), chair and associate professor of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences, program director of Radiograph, is recipient of the Avers-Meguid Endowed Award for Excellence in Shared Governance.

This award recognizes a member of the Faculty or Professional Staff who has shown sustained service and outstanding leadership in shared governance to the University.

The nominee must demonstrate sustained record of involvement in shared governance that may include but is not limited to: demonstration of excellent problem-solving and negotiating skills; initiation, development and implementation of proposals; fostering inclusion and cultivating collaboration, and mentoring in governance.

Eligibility extends to any member of faculty or professional staff (non-M/C) who has demonstrated sustained excellence in service in shared governance.

A current officer of Faculty Council (chair, vice-chair, or secretary) is not eligible, except at the conclusion of their term in the office.

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Upstate alum Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, who has sworn in as the 181st president of the American Medical Association (AMA)! Dr. Underwood is a urologic surgeon based in Buffalo.

Willie Underwood, MD, was honored by Upstate’s Medical Alumni Foundation with the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award in 2009 in recognition of his research on healthcare disparities and his work in health care policy.

06/15/2026

Assistant professor of microbiology and immunology, Mobin Karimi MD, PhD, "was awarded $461,000 in NIH R21 funding from the National Institute on Aging to support an innovative two-year research project. His study, 'The Role of β-Catenin in Lung ILC2 Function,' examines how a key cellular pathway, β-catenin, helps these cells protect the lungs from viral infection, particularly in older adults."

Dr. Mobin Karimi’s highly ranked NIH-funded project will investigate how key immune cells protect against viral infections and why those defenses weaken with age.

06/12/2026

Thinking about Respiratory Therapy? Scholarships available!
Attend a Respiratory Therapy On-Campus Information Session or Open House and you'll be awarded a scholarship of up to $2,500 if you matriculate!

➡️Learn more about SUNY Upstate Respiratory Therapy Campus Visit Scholarship:
https://www.upstate.edu/chp/programs/respiratory-therapy/campus-visit-scholarship.php

06/12/2026

Respiratory Therapy BS Program On-campus Information Session

📆Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰3:30 PM until 6:00 PM
📍766 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
➡️https://engage.upstate.edu/portal/On-campus?id=39ba788e-f5d2-4f4e-865e-7216ec2a8662

SUNY Upstate's Respiratory Therapy program is one of the top in New York. With small class sizes, hands-on experience and devoted faculty, our graduates are ready to start a rewarding career right away!

Have questions? Contact Admissions: (315) 464-4570 or [email protected]

Learn more about the Respiratory Therapy BS Program at SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions: https://www.upstate.edu/chp/programs/respiratory-therapy/index.php

06/12/2026

Willie Underwood, MD, was honored by Upstate’s Medical Alumni Foundation with the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award in 2009 in recognition of his research on healthcare disparities and his work in health care policy.