2013 Convocation and Testimonial Dinner

THE
NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
2013 Convocation
and
Testimonial Dinner
Honoring Women in Podiatry
Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan
Thursday, November 14, 2013
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PODIATRIC PATHOLOGY REPORT
DIAGNOSIS:
SKIN, RIGHT ANTERIOR LOWER LEG, PUNCH BIOPSIES (two):
- SPONGIOTIC DERMATITIS, SUBACUTE, MOST CHARACTERISTIC OF NUMMULAR
(eczematous) DERMATITIS.
- A PERIODIC ACID SCHIFF REACTION FAILS TO DEMONSTRATE FUNGAL ELEMENTS.
COMMENT: These histopathologic features may be seen in association with conditions as disparate as acute
allergic contact dermatitis, early-evolving nummular (eczematous) dermatitis, and Id reaction.
In light of the constellation of both clinical and histopathologic features in this case; one potential therapeutic
course for this patient could include the application of a low potency (class 6-7) topical corticosteroid. The
therapeutic value of such steroids may be augmented by concomitant use of topical urea.
CLINICAL INFORMATION:
Dermatitis. Rule out tinea corporis. Lower leg.
GROSS DESCRIPTION:
Received in formalin fixative are two 2-mm punch biopsy specimens which are submitted en toto for processing in
2 cassettes.
MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
Sections demonstrate a superficial perivascular infiltrate comprised of lymphocytes. There is diffuse spongiosis
and an admixed compact and basket-woven stratum corneum with intracorneal serum. Scattered intradermal
eosinophils are seen. A PAS stain fails to demonstrate fungal organisms.
Final Diagnosis performed by Bradley W. Bakotic DPM,DO. Electronically signed 3/28/2013
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ICD9 Codes: 692.9
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Bradley W. Bakotic, DPM, DO
Joseph “Jody” Hackel, MD
Wayne L. Bakotic, DO
Medical Director
We are proud of our partnership with the
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
and it is our pleasure to continue our support of the
NYCPM Student Scholarship Fund!
Our heart-felt congratulations to Dr. Susheel Bathla,
Dr. Kathleen Reilly Fallon, and Dr. Halina Semla-Pulaski
as they are honored for their distinguished work!
Dr. Bradley W. Bakotic
and the entire team at
Bako Integrated Physician Solutions
We ARE podiatric pathology and therapeutics!
A Message from the President
Louis L. Levine
I am very pleased to welcome you to NYCPM’s 2013 Academic Convocation and
Scholarship Benefit Dinner, and to have the opportunity to offer my congratulations,
gratitude and good wishes to tonight’s distinguished honorees. Tonight’s event is
one of a handful during the year at which we come together to show our support
for the College in very tangible ways. Our presence here reflects the strength of the
bond we feel with NYCPM, as alumni, faculty, administration or friends of the
College. For each one of us, the College occupies a special place in our lives.
This is an event that has taken on increasing importance for the College in today’s
economic climate. It has become much more than simply an enjoyable event to
attend. It has become one of a few key events during the year at which the alumni
and friends of the College can tangibly demonstrate their pride and their
confidence in this institution, while at the same time helping to strengthen it through
their attendance and participation.
We are assembled here tonight to honor three women who have made significant
contributions to the College as well as to the fields of podiatry and podiatric
medical education, through their service on the NYCPM Board and through their
work in the community:
Susheel Bathla, DPM, CEO of Staten Island Podiatry, a 30-year-old practice in Staten
Island, NY. Dr. Bathla also serves as a doctor of primary podiatric medicine within
the practice, and also has two additional offices, one in Brooklyn and one in
Jamaica, New York.
Kathleen Reilly Fallon, DPM, a Board-Certified Wound Care Specialist and Foot &
Ankle Specialist. She has worked at the Midtown Health Center in Manhattan for
the last 16 years, and for over 10 years at St. Vincent's Midtown Hospital and St.
Vincent's Family Health Center as a doctor/surgeon, as well as a Clinical Supervisor,
Department of Surgery.
Halina M. Semla-Pulaski, DPM has been in private practice since 1990, maintaining
offices in Copiague, NY and Brooklyn, NY. Earlier, she served as Medical Lab
Director, Medical Technologist, and Senior Medical Technologist at such institutions
as Glubczyce District Hospital, in Kietrz, Poland; Long Island Jewish Hospital/The
Hillside Medical Center; and Nassau Hospital (now Winthrop University Hospital).
Each of these three women has in her own way had a major and lasting impact on
the College that we are acknowledging tonight.
Your presence here is very much appreciated. On behalf of the entire College
community, I thank you for your support of the New York College of Podiatric
Medicine.
Board of Trustees
Stanley S. Mandel, – Chairman
Maj. Gen. William F. Ward, Jr., A.U.S. (Ret.) – Vice Chairman
Rock G. Positano. DPM, MSc., MPH, – Deputy Chairman
Keith A. Greathouse, – Secretary
Eugene H. Webb, – Treasurer
Andrew A. Alberti
Susheel Bathla, DPM
Gabriel P. Caprio
Jordan Heller
Peter J. Norton
William G. Raisch
Kathleen Reilly Fallon, DPM
Halina M. Semla-Pulaski, DPM, DABPOPPM
Officers of the College
Louis L. Levine, M.A., L.H.D.,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Joel A. Sturm, B.A.,
Chief Operating Officer
Michael J. Trepal, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. ,
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean
Mark H. Swartz, M.D.,
Vice President, Medical and Professional Affairs,
Medical Director, Foot Center of New York
Desander Mas, B.A.
Vice President, Development and Operations
Greg Onaifo, M.B.A.,
Vice President for Finance
Evan Kobolakis, M.S.
Vice President of Information Systems
Academic Staff
Michael J. Trepal, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.,
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean
Alain O. Silverio, Ed.M.,
Assistant to the Dean
Mark H. Swartz, M.D.,
Vice President, Medical & Professional Affairs
Robert A. Eckles, D.P.M.,
Dean, Clinical Studies & Graduate Medical Education
Eileen Chusid, Ph.D.,
Dean, Pre-Clinical Sciences
Laurence J. Lowy, D.P.M.,
Dean, Student Services
Jonathan A. Haber, D.P.M.,
Associate Dean for Special Academic Projects
Lisa K. Lee, M.A.,
Dean, Enrollment Management
Loretta M. Logan, D.P.M.,
Chair, Orthopedics and Pediatrics
Anthony Iorio, D.P.M.,
Chair, Community Health and Medicine
Randy E. Cohen, D.P.M.,
Chair, Radiology
Thomas M. DeLauro. D.P.M.,
Chair, Medical Sciences
Kevin T. Jules, D.P.M.,
Chair, Surgical Sciences
NYCPM is Affiliated with the Foot Center of New York
Articulation Agreements For Combined 7-Year Baccalaureate/ DPM Program
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Affiliations for
Undergraduate Medical Education
Affiliations for
Graduate Medical Education
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New York, NY
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Bronx, NY
Long Island College Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
Metropolitan Hospital Center
New York, NY
Nassau University Medical Center
East Meadow, NY
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
New Hyde Park, NY
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
Foot Center of New York
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Good Samaritan Hospital
West Islip, NY
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Bronx, NY
Metropolitan Hospital Center
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SUNY Downstate University Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
History of the College
The Field of Podiatric Medicine is Born
Until 1885, chiropody was a craft. Its craftsmen were men and women who
learned from their predecessors that by applying the skill acquired in training, they
could alleviate pain and discomfort for those afflicted with minor foot ailments.
In 1905, the New York State legislature awarded chiropodists the right to organize
and to determine the fitness of individuals desiring to practice chiropody.
By 1911, the New York School of Chiropody had been created, dedicated to
educating and training chiropodists. Dr. Maurice J. Lewi, a physician and educator, then serving as Secretary to the New York State Board of Examiners, was
named the first president of the school.
Dr. Lewi, an activist and leader in educational reforms, formulated the first legislation governing the practice of chiropody. Working in concert with a small group
of educators, Dr. Lewi then devised curricula and training programs for the first
course of study at the school.
He suggested the term chiropody be changed to podiatry as etymologically
correct. Subsequently, the term podiatry was adopted by other colleges of
podiatric medicine and by the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Podiatric Education Becomes Increasingly Rigorous
The admission requirement for the first class in 1911 was one year of high school
education.
Over the years, requirements for entering students changed as the profession
grew and demand for podiatric services expanded into specialized foot care
and treatment programs requiring knowledge of general medical sciences,
orthopedics and surgery. Educational preparation and clinical training programs
were developed to meet these requirements.
In 1919, the College was renamed the First Institute of Podiatry.
By 1940, podiatrists had to possess a doctorate in podiatric medicine in order to
take the licensing examination (required in New York State).
Today, entering students must have successfully completed a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited college in the United States or abroad and have
completed a number of specified science prerequisites.
Basic science prerequisites are important for the student of podiatric medicine in
understanding and applying the scientific concepts and skills of the Doctor of
Podiatric Medicine.
Independence and an Absolute Charter
From 1939 to 1955, the College was known as the Long Island University College of
Podiatry. Upon dissolution of this affiliation, the College became an independent
not-for-profit institution.
In 1957, it was renamed the M.J. Lewi College of Podiatry, in honor of its founder
and first president. In 1969, an absolute charter was granted the trustees of the
College by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York.
In 1972, the College received its current name, the New York College of Podiatric
Medicine.
Rapid Growth
History of the College
Located in the City of New York, the College had its first home at 125th Street and
rapidly outgrew its quarters. Three successive moves culminated in the erection in
1927 of the present College building dedicated to podiatric medical education
and clinical training. A building grant in 1976 from the U.S. Department of Health,
Education and Welfare enabled the creation of a separate, new clinical training
facility, an expanded, updated library and renovations to the existing College
building.
Completed in 1978, the new facility, the Foot Center of New York, provides clinical
services to the community and continues to be affiliated with the College. The
largest center of its kind, the Foot Center of New York ministers to a wide and diverse
patient load in nearly 25,000 patient visits annually.
In recent years, NYCPM has expanded into the international educational arena with
twice-yearly programs for podologists from Spain; a program at Foot Center of New
York for podiatry students from Canada, and an affiliation with their school in
Quebec; an externship at the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer, in Israel; and
prominent guest speakers from around the world. The College has also reached out
to its surrounding community, offering foot screenings at numerous neighborhood
health fairs, as well as at such events as the American Diabetes Association’s annual
Diabetes Expo and the Central Harlem Health Revival.
Other College events instituted within the last two decades include the annual
White Coat Ceremony for first-year students, held at the New York Academy of
Medicine; an annual student-initiated, student-run Residency Fair, featuring
representatives from over fifty hospitals; free diabetes workshops offered to
members of the surrounding community; an annual student-initiated and
student-organized inter-podiatric college research fair; an extremely active
on-going series of Continuing Medical Education courses and workshops; and a
Mini-Fellowship Program for surgical training of podiatry residents in the New York
Metro hospitals.
The College has recently completed a series of renovations that have brought its
classrooms and labs to the leading edge of medical education technology. A new
Anatomy Lab and a new Clinical Skills Lab, as well as fully renovated classrooms,
computer rooms, study areas and other College facilities, enable students to work in
an environment optimized for learning and for study. An Interactive Medical
Education Initiative, in which each student is given an iPad Mini in order to be able
to interact with the College’s forward-thinking curriculum, enables students to
consume the many digital assets at their disposal, such as Lecture Capture, Medical
Videos, Lecture Handouts, and Notes. This “iME initiative” is reinventing the podiatric
medical school curriculum, and NYCPM has become one of the first in the nation to
offer a digital, interactive learning environment to its incoming students.
NYCPM is affiliated with a number of leading medical
institutions in the New York City area, including the
Columbia University College of Physicians &
Surgeons, Harlem Hospital Center, Lincoln
Medical & Mental Health Center, Metropolitan
Hospital Center, Morrisania Diagnostic
Treatment Center, Nassau University Medical
Center, New York-Presbyterian Healthcare
System, and Parker Jewish Institute for
Health Care and Rehabilitation. These
affiliations provide additional outstanding
educational and clinical opportunities for
NYCPM’s students.
Student Scholarships
NYCPM Scholarship
Podiatric Insurance Company of America Scholarship
This award is given to two senior students who have shown outstanding
academic achievement.
Dr. Abraham & Franchi Lavi Surgery Scholarship Award
The STJ Orthotics Scholarship
Awarded annually by STJ Orthotics, a manufacturer of podiatric orthotics, and
co-sponsored by a member of the orthopedics faculty.
The Sidney Solid Award
This award was named in honor of Sidney Solid , D.P.M., who named the
College as his heir.
The Student Service Award
This award is given to one sophomore, junior and senior student as voted on by
their class.
The Board of Trustees Award for excellence in leadership
Given to the student who was most effective in student government, the
College and the podiatric profession.
The Emil Rose Award
The Joseph “G” Levitz, D.P.M. Clinic Prize
This award is given to a senior student who has shown clinical excellence in
area of podiatric medicine as selected by the clinical faculty.
The Dr. Israel Goldstein Award
This award, formerly called the Maimonides Award, was established by an
NYCPM alumnus, Dr. Israel Goldstein.
The President’s Award for excellence in the Pre-Clinical Sciences
Given to the 4th-year student with the highest scholastic standing in the
pre-clinical years.
The President’s Award for academic and clinical excellence
Given to the student who demonstrated the highest all-around clinical excellence.
The Dr. Scott Azie Award
The Dr. Walter Green Memorial Award
Awarded by the Foundation for Podiatric Medicine for Academic Excellence
The Dr. Michael J. Valletta Award
Given for Leadership & Community Involvement
The American Board of Podiatric Surgery Award
Student Scholarships
At NYCPM, we make every effort to keep college costs affordable. We have a
scholarship program that assists outstanding students from the time of admission
all the way to graduation, with total awards in excess of $500,000 per year.
NYCPM's Admissions Committee selects well-qualified candidates for admission.
The most highly qualified candidates are offered merit-based scholarship
awards ranging from $2,000 to $16,000, independent of any additional
scholarship or grant awards that students may be receiving from other sources.
The scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen are credited toward tuition
and fees over the four-year program, subject to satisfactory academic
performance throughout the program.
In addition, NYCPM offers a number of competitive scholarship awards, each
based on specific selection criteria and application procedures, given to
outstanding students each year throughout the D.P.M. program. Many of these
scholarships are provided by outside organizations, endowment funds and
Alumni. They vary in monetary value, criteria for selection, and semester in
which awarded.
Some of the scholarships recently awarded have included the following:
ACFAOM Timothy Holbrook Memorial Award for Orthopedics and Medicine
This award is sponsored by the American College of Foot and Ankle
Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine ( ACFAOM).
Dr. Leo S. Eannace Family Scholarship
This award is given to the senior “…who has demonstrated unusual abilities in
primary podiatric care.
Jonathan Robertozzi Foundation Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the NJ Podiatric Medical Society, this award is given to two junior
students are New Jersey residents.
APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship
J. T. Tai Foundation Scholars
This award is given to sophomores, juniors and seniors who have shown
academic excellence and community service.
Steven Seifer Memorial Scholarship
Initiated by Monroe Seifer, NYCPM Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees.
Dr. Elizabeth H. Roberts Memorial Award for Excellence and Empathy in
Podopediatrics
Initiated in 1998 by alumna Elizabeth H. Roberts, D.P.M., Professor Emeritus and
Trustee Emeritus of the College and Charter President of the American Podiatric
Medical Writers Association.
Dr. Patricia Ellsworth Kopenhaver, B.A., M.A., D.P.M. Endowed Scholarship
Vision and Mission Statement
Vision
To be an institution of excellence in the field of podiatric medical education.
Mission
It is the College's mission to provide, to students seeking careers as doctors of
podiatric medicine, a comprehensive medical educational program
specializing in the medical and surgical management of the lower extremity,
with the ability to diagnose systemic diseases and their lower extremity
manifestations. The College will prepare students for eligibility for Graduate
Medical Education, licensure and practice. Furthermore, it is the College’s
mission to promote state-of-the art patient care in affiliated facilities, and to
pursue research to continuously advance the art and science of podiatric
medicine.
The College accomplishes this mission by striving to achieve the following goals:
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Provide a quality educational environment based upon a
comprehensive pre-clinical and clinical science curriculum.
Provide skilled and qualified faculty to deliver the educational
program.
Recruit, accept, enroll and retain highly qualified students.
Provide student services that support the podiatric medical
educational program.
Develop quality graduate medical education leading to eligibility for
Board Certification.
Provide quality continuing medical education programs.
Maintain existing and develop new affiliations with academic
institutions, hospitals, extension/satellite clinics and/or community
health centers to enhance the education of our students.
Support pre-clinical, clinical and educational research.
Serve as a global resource to provide information and education on
podiatric medicine.
Adapt the College to the ever-changing educational and health
care environments to promote its educational quality and financial
stability.
The NYCPM-MSSM D.P.M.-M.P.H. Dually Sponsored Degree Program
The M.P.H. Program at the Icahn School of
Medicine at Mount Sinai is a course of study
designed to prepare students to promote
health, prevent disease, and protect the
environment.
In order to accommodate
medical student class schedules including labs,
classes are offered in the evening, after 4 pm,
Monday through Thursday at the Icahn School
of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. The D.P.M./M.P.H.
Dual-Degree program prepares students to
simultaneously achieve the goals of both
programs, completing both degrees in as little
as four years. All student participants have
expressed a desire to become leaders in
Podiatric Medicine and to obtain influential
positions in health care institutions with which
they will become affiliated after residency
training.
Candidates for the Dual Degree Program must meet all eligibility requirements
for both degree programs.
Applicants meeting the requirements for
participation in the dual degree program need not submit two applications, as
acceptance into and recommendation by the Admissions Office at NYCPM will
suffice. Students must maintain a B average in their course work at NYCPM to
continue in the dually sponsored program.
Currently, there are seven students pursuing the dually sponsored degree, with
two graduating in June of 2014. MPH students must complete 32 hours of
didactic instruction, complete a 150-hour practicum, and perform meaningful
research documented in a written thesis. Students’ interests are as diverse as the
NYCPM student population itself, with some having an interest in clinic
demographics, others in epidemiological screening of large populations for
specific diseases, while still others are interested in global health, emerging
pathogens and medical economics. There are tracks for all of these sub-groups
within the program.
The program’s first two graduates are Michael Gazes and Emily Pepyne, both of
whom will receive their DPM and MPH degrees in June. As trailblazers in the
program, Michael and Emily proudly led the way for future generations of
students. They earned the respect of Mount Sinai faculty members and formed
life-long friendships with the Sinai medical students. Other students in the
program are Yasha Mathur & Endri Afesllari (2015), Michelle Kaufman and
Naeemah Ruffin (2016) and Yisheng Cao (2017).
Facilities of the College
The Abe and Franchi Lavi Clinical Skills Education Center, a facility critical to fully
integrated instruction in pre-clinical and clinical skills, was completed in 2007. Its
four main components are a Classroom, Patient Exam Room’s, Mock Operating
Room, and an Audiovisual Room with a large flat-screen monitor.
The Bruce J. Frankel Conference Center, a multi-use facility with flexible seating
for 50, was completed in 2007. Its uses include meetings, lectures, and receptions, among others. It includes a state-of-the-art electronic podium, a universal
projector with a large flat-screen monitor, and it is equipped for buffet food and
beverage service.
The Sidney Druskin Memorial Library, a facility renovated in 2010, comprises over
3,000 square feet, in addition to a related 46-station computer lab. It offers a
continually expanding collection of online books and journals as well as those in
print. The print journal collection includes access to over 200 podiatric, educational, and peer-reviewed journals, half of which are also available online
through the library webpage. The Director of Library Services provides hands-on
classes in using electronic and print resources.
The Bako Gross Anatomy Laboratory, completed in 2009, is comprised of a main
laboratory and an auxiliary laboratory separated by movable glass partitions,
permitting the two areas to be used separately or in combination. Video cameras enable work being done in the lab to be displayed and viewed across multiple monitors in the classrooms.
The Kerasal® Education Center includes flexible seating for 40, an electronic
podium, and large flat-screen monitor.
The Computer Lab adjacent to the Library, opened in 2013, offers upgraded
computer equipment, along with the convenience of immediate proximity to
the Library. For those wishing to study in groups, there is a separate group study
space also with computer terminals.
The Fitness and Recreation Center is an exercise/recreation facility, equipped
with Nautilus equipment, treadmill, aerobics equipment, free weights and more.
It is open to students, faculty and staff.
The Pedinol® Lounge, renovated in 2010, is a multi-use facility, which includes
four computer workstations and a large flat-screen TV with cable. It is often
used by students for study and relaxation.
The Cafeteria serves breakfast and lunch, ranging from snacks and sandwiches
to hot meals, with daily specials, including vegetarian selections, and a salad
bar. A Meal Plan is available for those who use the cafeteria on a regular basis.
Two amphitheater-style lecture halls, with seating for 144 and 126 respectively,
are each equipped with a universal projector with large, high-definition
overhead monitors and wireless data transmission. Web-based live streaming
video of lecture courses enables students to access digitally recorded lectures
from any location.
Honoree
Susheel Bathla, DPM is CEO of Staten Island Podiatry, a 30-year-old practice
in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Bathla also serves as a doctor of primary podiatric
medicine within the practice, and also has two additional offices, one in
Brooklyn and one in Jamaica, New York.
Dr. Bathla has taught Education in Human Values for almost twenty years to
pre-teen & teen students. She has been active in organizing and
participating in health fairs and podiatry awareness events, and is a frequent
visitor and service provider to soup kitchens, shelters in her New Jersey
neighborhood, and several senior citizen homes.
Dr. Bathla received her BS degree in Medical Sciences, with honors, from
Government College for Women, Punjab University, in India, and her DPM
degree from NYCPM. She served her Residency at Long Beach Medical
Center, in Long Beach, NY.
Honoree
Kathleen Reilly Fallon, DPM is a Board-Certified Wound Care Specialist and
Foot & Ankle Specialist. She has worked at the Midtown Health Center in
Manhattan for the last 16 years, and for over 10 years at St. Vincent’s Midtown
Hospital and the St. Vincent’s Family Health Center as a doctor/surgeon, as
well as a Clinical Supervisor, Department of Surgery. She has lectured at St.
Vincent’s for Medical Grand Rounds, and served on the hospital’s Executive
Board. She is also an Executive Board member of the New York State
Chapter – Northern Metro Division of the March of Dimes, and is Chairwoman
of Heavenly Productions Foundation. She has authored several medical
journal articles and published two books. In June of 2013, she received an
award from the Knights of York for her service to the community.
Dr. Reilly Fallon was born in New York City, received her undergraduate
degree from the College of New Rochelle, and studied at Oxford and
Cambridge Universities, and at the University of London-Imperial College.
She obtained her DPM degree in 1994 from NYCPM.
Honoree
Halina M. Semla-Pulaski, DPM has been in private practice since 1990,
maintaining offices in Copiague, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Semla-Pulaski received her DPM degree from NYCPM in 1989. Earlier, she
served as Medical Lab Director at Glubczyce District Hospital, Poland; Senior
Medical Researcher at Long Island Jewish Hospital/The Hillside Medical
Center; and Nassau Hospital (now Winthrop University Hospital) in Mineola, NY.
She also holds an MS degree in Analytical Medicine from Medical School in
Warsaw, Poland and an MS in Toxicology from St. John University in NY.
Dr. Semla-Pulaski is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric
Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine-Specialty-Podiatric Medicine.
She is a co-author of several scientific publications published in prestigious
Medical Journals in Europe and the U.S. which concentrated on bone
osteopenia. They resulted from research she conducted in the Metabolism
Lab at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, NY.
Dr. Pulaski is a consulting Staff Member in the Department of Orthopedics at
Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola NY. She is fluent in Polish, conversant
in Russian and has a literary knowledge of Russian, German and Latin.
November 14, 2013
Dear Friends:
I am honored to have the opportunity to congratulate the New York College of Podiatric
Medicine as it celebrates its 2013 Convocation and Testimonial Dinner. I am grateful for the
opportunity to recognize the exemplary medical care, excellent faculty and curriculum, and the
leadership at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. I am honored to recognize the
leadership, faculty and tonight’ s honorees for their commitment to podiatric medicine and
healthcare for all New Yorkers.
For over 100 years, the New York College of Podiatric Medicine has been a pioneer in
podiatric medicine, providing a comprehensive medical education for students interested in the
clinical, surgical and academic studies of the lower extremity. As an institution of excellence
since 1911, the New York College of Podiatric Medicine remains as one of the most prominent
colleges of podiatric medicine in the nation. I applaud the commitment that the NYCPM has
displayed over the years on behalf of its students, faculty, staff and all New Yorkers. As we
recognize one of the nation’ s finest and most distinguished medical colleges, I am honored to
recognize it as its highlights the accomplishments of three outstanding women in podiatric
medicine: Susheel Bathla, DPM, Kathleen Reilly Fallon, DPM, and Halina M. Semla-Pulaski,
DPM.
I am honored to recognize tonight’ s honorees, Dr. Bathla, Dr. Fallon and Dr. SemlaPulaski, for their outstanding service to the community and excellence in podiatric medicine.
These extraordinary doctors’ contributions to podiatric medicine have had profound impacts on
the communities they serve. Due to their accomplishments and outstanding commitment to
healthcare, they are receiving an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, New York
College of Podiatric Medicine’ s most prestigious award. I know that this institution will continue
to grow and thrive and do great work for our country.
Again, congratulations and on behalf of all New Yorkers, I thank you for your dedication
to the medical field and commitment to New Yorkers. I know that the New York College of
Podiatric Medicine will continue to serve as one of the world’s foremost medical institutions of
excellence for years to come. Best wishes on the 2013 annual Convocation and Testimonial
Dinner.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Schumer
United States Senator
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFI CE OF THE MAYOR
NEW YORK, NY 10007
November 14, 2013
Dear Friends:
It is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to the New York College of Podiatric
Medicine’s Annual Convocation and Testimonial Dinner.
By expanding the use of preventative care and increasing the quality of the services
offered in our hospitals and clinics, we have made amazing gains in public health over the past
decade, and New Yorkers are living longer than ever before as a result. As we work to provide
even more people with access to the treatments they need, we are delighted to have the support
of world-class medical institutions like NYCPM. For more than century, this school has
provided its students with unparalleled academic training and the chance to participate in
residency and post-graduate programs at world renowned health care facilities. Many of its
graduates have gone on to become leaders in the field of podiatry, and we applaud NYCPM and
all those associated with it for their commitment to offering top-quality care to people across our
City and beyond.
On behalf of all New Yorkers, congratulations to this year’s honorees – Dr. Susheel
Bathla, Dr. Kathleen Reilly Fallon, and Dr. Halina M. Semla-Pulaski. Please accept my best
wishes for a wonderful event and continued success.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Bloomberg
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Dear Friends,
Greetings to everyone gathered here tonight at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine
(NYCPM) Annual Convocation and Testimonial Dinner!
One of the great privileges and joys of serving on the City Council is being able to see first-hand
the extraordinarily good work being done by so many groups and organizations around the city. In
neighborhoods all across the five boroughs, these groups are working hard to help make
everyone’s quality of life better and ensure that our city continues to grow and thrive. Our city is
undoubtedly better off, thanks to their care and support, and we’re so deeply grateful for their
service.
On this very special night of celebration, I would like to thank the NYCPM and its dedicated staff
for being one of the nation’s first medical colleges devoted to educating and training doctors in the
field of podiatric medicine.
Congratulations as well to this year’s honorees, Dr. Susheel Bathla, Dr. Kathleen Reilly Fallon, Dr.
Halina M. Semla-Pulaski, and all the graduates of NYCPM.
My best wishes to everyone for a fantastic event. Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Christine C. Quinn
Speaker
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Member of Assembly 64 District
November 14, 2013
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
53 East 124th Street
New York, NY 10035
Dear Friends,
It is a pleasure to send my personal greetings to those in attendance at the New York
College of Podiatric Medicine Convocation and Testimonial Dinner, benefiting the NYCPM
Student Scholarship Fund.
I would like to thank tonight’s honoree, Dr. Susheel Bathla, Chief Executive Officer of
Staten Island Podiatry, for her service to our community and her commitment to podiatric
medicine and congratulate her upon receiving NYCPM’s most prestigious award, the honorary
degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.
I would also like to thank Stanley S. Mandel our Chairman, Louis L. Levine our
President & Chief Executive Officer, Michael J. Trepal our Vice President for Academic Affairs
& Dean, the entire NYCPM faculty and everyone else who made this evening’s event such a
success. You have all done a wonderful job.
I hope everyone enjoys their time at this year’s NYCPM Convocation and Testimonial
Dinner. You have every right to feel the utmost pride and happiness for your numerous
accomplishments. Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Nicole Malliotakis
Member of Assembly
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November 14, 2013
Dear Louis L. Levine,
I would like to sincerely honor Dr. Susheel Bathla for her commitment to the
improvement of our community through the means of healthcare and service by dedicating her
hard work and time.
By dedicating her time to podiatric medicine and healthcare in general, Dr. Bathla has
positively affected the lives of many citizens in New York State. She has truly earned the New
York College of Podiatric Medicine’s most prestigious award, the honorary degree of Doctor of
Humane Letters.
Once again, congratulations to Dr.Bathla on receiving such a prestigious award. I wish
her and The New York College of Podiatric Medicine best of luck for the future.
Sincerely,
Upendra Chivukula
NJ State Assemblyman
D-17
September 23, 2013
The New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Louis L. Levine
President & Chief Executive Officer
53 East 124th Street
New York, New York 10035
Dear President Levine,
It is with great pleasure that I write to you today to congratulate Dr. Halina M. Semla-Pulaski who
will be receiving the College’s most prestigious award, the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, for
her commitment to healthcare and to podiatric medicine, and for her community service.
It is my honor to bring you greetings on the occasion of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine’s
annual Academic Convocation and Testimonial Dinner, which benefits the Student Scholarship Fund.
NYCPM has long been a leader in providing quality podiatric medical education for its students. Tonight, I
also recognize the hard work of the faculty, students and alumni at this College.
Congratulations once again on a great year. I know that New York College of Podiatric Medicine, will
continue to be an integral part of the community. Have a great dinner!
I extend my sincere wishes for a wonderful evening, and continued success.
Best Wishes,
Stephen Levin
Council Member, 33rd District
Office of the County Executive
1550 Franklin Avenue
Mineola, New York 11501
November 14, 2013
Dear Friends,
I am pleased to join all of you who have gathered to celebrate the
success of The New York College of Podiatric Medicine on the occasion of its
Annual Convocation and Testimonial Dinner.
The New York College of Podiatric Medicine, the nation’s oldest and
most prominent college of podiatric medicine is deserving and worthy of the
esteem of Nassau County for their selfless service to the community through its
many educational programs and services.
This wonderful institution is to be commended for providing the means
through which generous acts of public service and hours of dedication can be
demonstrated.
This year’s event gives us the opportunity to recognize the achievements
of its guest of honor, Halina M. Semla-Pulaski, DPM, the recipient of the
honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters and to all of you who have
worked toward forwarding the goals of this fine organization throughout the
year.
Best wishes for continued success in all your endeavors.
Sincerely,
Edward P. Mangano
Nassau County Executive
The Mount Sinai Health System
Congratulates
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
on its
2013 Convocation and Testimonial Dinner
and its
Honorary Degree Recipients
Susheel Bathla, DPM
Kathleen Reilly Fallon, DPM
Halina M. Semla-Pulaski, DPM
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SUSHEEL BATHLA, DPM
KATHLEEN REILLY FALLON, DPM
HALINA M. SEMLA-PULASKI, DPM
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To President Louis L. Levine
And
The New York College of Podiatric Medicine
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102 years of Podiatric Medical Education
and Service to the Community
Congratulations to the 2013 Honorees!
Dr. Susheel Bathla
Dr. Kathy Reilly Fallon
Dr. Halina Semla-Pulaski
SALUTES THE
NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
AND THE
2013 HONOREES
SUSHEEL BATHLA, DPM
KATHLEEN REILLY FALLON, DPM
HALINA M. SEMLA-PULASKI, DPM
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FELLOW TRUSTEES
ON AN HONOR RICHLY DESERVED
Dr. Susheel Bathla
Dr. Kathleen Reilly Fallon
Dr. Halina Semla Pulaski
Board of Trustees
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Stanley S. Mandel, Chairman
Maj. Gen. William F. Ward, Jr., A.U.S. (Ret.) – Vice Chairman
Rock G. Positano. DPM, MSc., MPH, - Deputy Chairman
Keith A. Greathouse, - Secretary
Eugene H. Webb, - Treasurer
Andrew A. Alberti
Gabriel P. Caprio
Jordan Heller
Peter J. Norton
William G. Raisch
G-d bless your well-deserving honoree
Dr. Kathy Reilly Fallon
who is so generous in all ways to aid those in need,
who selflessly helps to ease the pain and suffering of others,
and can brighten one's day with hope and beauty
through her books, music and beautiful spirit ....
our fondest admiration,
John Michael Williams
Linda Katzen Swartz
Rock G. Positano, D.P.M., M.Sc., M.P.H.
Deputy Board Chairman
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New York College of Podiatric Medicine
and the 2013 Honorees
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Kathleen Reilly Fallon, DPM
Halina M. Selma-Pulaski, DPM
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PROUDLY SALUTES
THE NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
FOR ITS SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN ADVANCING PODIATRIC HEALTHCARE
AND CONGRATULATES HONOREES
DR. SUSHEEL BATHLA
DR. KATHLEEN REILLY FALLON
DR. HALINA SEMLA-PULASKI
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Dearest Kathleen,
Congratulations on receiving an
Honorary Doctorate Degree of Humane
Letters from NYCPM. I admire your
dedication and hard work in all that you
do for your patients and all the children
you help through your charity. I wish you
continued success. I love you. xoxo
Love, Mom
THE CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
Congratulates
SUSHEEL BATHLA, DPM
Who supports the efforts of
Anthony R. Iorio, DPM, MPH
for all his voluntary devotion and
commitment in educating our doctors and in
Improving Healthcare for ALL people of
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Warmest wishes and good fortune,
Rev. Dr. Tomi Thomas, IMS
Director General
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President/CEO
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Congratulates
the three honorees
Susheel Bathla, DPM
Kathleen Reilly Fallon, DPM
Halina M. Semla-Pulaski, DPM
DR. HALINA SEMLA PULASKI
Congratulations on all
your hard work and accomplishments,
both personally and professionally.
It is with great pride and love, that we watch you
being honored tonight for your achievements.
Your perseverance and persistence in life is
unmatched and your success comes as no surprise
to those around you.
You are truly a role model and inspiration.
With love,
Your daughter
Ania
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PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE
NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
AND RECOGNIZES THE 2013 HONOREES
FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO PODIATRIC MEDICINE
AND THEIR DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY SERVICE
CHEERS TO THE
NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
AND THE
2013 HONOREES
IN MEMORY OF
STANLEY KORNHAUSER, PH.D.
MARK A. YOUNG, MD, FACP
WHITE MARSH ACUPUNCTURE & PAIN CENTER
CONGRATULATIONS TO
TONIGHT’S HONOREES
AND CHEERS TO NYCPM!
JOHN LEPORE
NOGA CAFE
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HONOREES
FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO
PODIATRIC MEDICINE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
The Staff of NYCPM
Congratulate the 2013 Honorees!
Dr. Susheel Bathla
Dr. Kathy Reilly Fallon
Dr. Halina Semla-Pulaski
We are grateful to the following contributors for their
generous donations in honor of the
2013 Honorees and in support of the
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Scholarship Fund:
ADP
Allstate Sprinkler Corporation
J. Alpern Company, Inc.
Biofreeze
City Center Real Estate, Inc.
City Waste Services of NYC
Complete Orthopedic Services, Inc.
Confidential Shredding, LLC
DermAvance
Eneslow
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ertel
Gordon Laboratories
Heavenly Productions Foundation
Maestro Technologies, Inc.
Mercury Capital
Moberg Pharma, North America
NY Daily News
Nutresse
Ortho-Rite Inc.
Polish American Pharmacy
Polsat, Inc.
Promenet
Dr. Aldona Pyrchla
Maria Robertson
US Security Associates, Inc.
Splenda
Julius Zorn, Inc.
Congratulations to the
2013 NYCPM Honorees:
Dr. Susheel Bathla
Dr. Kathleen Reilly Fallon
& Dr. Halina M. Semla-Pulaski
Thank you for your commitment
to our community and to
Podiatric Medicine.
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