The New York Academy of Medicine Awards Posthumous Degree to First African-American Package on Laser Vision Correction Physician (Continued from Page 1)

Inn ght A PUBLICATION FEATURING NEWS ABOUT NYEE PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND STAFF | WINTER 2019

Looking Forward to the New Year

On behalf of the senior leadership team at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE), I would like to thank each and every one of our physicians and staff for their dedication and hard work, which has had a positive impact on the lives of our patients and The award was accepted by Professor Joanne Edey-Rhodes on behalf of colleagues alike. Dr. McCune Smith’s family.

James C. Tsai, MD, MBA Several major projects challenged our The New York Academy President, NYEE resources in recent months. Last fall we of Medicine Awards System Chair, Department completed The Joint Commission (TJC) of Ophthalmology, MSHS survey, which was a great success for Posthumous Degree to First NYEE. Preliminary reports showed a very low number of requirements African-American Physician for improvement. The teamwork displayed during the week was James McCune Smith, MD, was a determined, ambitious, and inspiring, and surveyors were extremely complimentary of NYEE and accomplished man who worked to overcome the prejudices that faced its staff, noting many best practices that they will bring back to the African-America men in the 1800s as he pursued his dream of becoming Commission. Shortly after, surveyors from the Department of Health and a physician. When no university in the United States would accept him, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services arrived for a second survey. he travelled to the University of Glasgow in Scotland where he earned Again NYEE received impressive results. In addition, our extraordinary his medical degree. He was the first African-American to be awarded a nursing team completed our redesignation for Magnet status. degree in medicine. We sincerely thank the faculty and staff, especially our nurses, physicians, and support staff, whose enthusiasm and pride in providing Years later he returned to the United States to begin his medical world-class care were highlighted by the surveyors. Your ongoing efforts practice. He became the first African-American pharmacist and was to provide our patients with quality care are paramount, and the medical director at the Colored Orphan Asylum. A hero to the your efforts have made all the difference. black community, Dr. McCune Smith was renowned for his leadership as an abolitionist, working tirelessly to support black emancipation As we celebrate the extraordinary work done by the NYEE team, we and equality. In 1853, his work with fellow freedom fighter Frederick want to underscore the importance of sustaining our momentum. Douglass helped start the National Council of Colored People. By adopting a mindset of continuous improvement, we can continue to strive for and achieve excellence in all areas of patient care. In 1847, Dr. McCune Smith’s accomplishments were recognized by The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) which invited him to join this The ongoing success of NYEE depends on a strong, committed staff, new society. Unfortunately, his nomination was subsequently withheld and we are confident that together we can all address the challenges and tabled, without formal explanation, for more than 170 years. and opportunities that may be encountered as we approach our Had it not been for a chance visit by an NYEE doctor to the academy’s bicentennial celebration in 2020. continued on page 12 NYEE Welcomes New Faculty to Celebrating Staff Milestone Department of Ophthalmology: Anniversaries

Louis R. Pasquale, MD, FARVO, is Site Chair On October 5, NYEE held an event to celebrate milestone anniversaries of Ophthalmology at The Mount Sinai Hospital and recognize an incredible group of people who make a and Mount Sinai Queens, as well as System difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve. Vice Chair for Translational Ophthalmology During the reception, more than 300 celebrants received a certificate of Research, Mount Sinai Health System. In recognition and an anniversary lapel pin to mark the event. In addition, these combined roles, he uses the latest those celebrating 25, technologies for data acquisition and analysis 30, 35, and 40 years of and integrates the Department’s translational research efforts into the service were presented global research network. with a Cross pen set. Two Douglas Fredrick, MD, is Deputy Chair colleagues celebrated 45 for Education in the Department of and 50-year milestones Ophthalmology and Chief of Pediatric and were presented with

Ophthalmology for the Mount Sinai Health From left: Stacey A. Conklin, MSN, MHCDS RN, engraved crystal bowls System. Dr. Fredrick works closely with NE-BC, Vice President for Patient Care Services to commemorate the and Chief Nursing Officer, NYEE; leadership at NYEE and The Mount Sinai Wendy Velasquez, RN; Teresa Moriarty, RN. occasion. Hospital to build upon the Department’s We proudly recognized Sara Shippman, CO, COMT, who celebrated national and international reputation as a premier teaching institution 50 years at NYEE, a professional milestone. Ms. Shippman leads NYEE’s for residents and fellows. In addition, Dr. Fredrick leads the expansion Orthoptics Service and has spent her career caring for countless of pediatric ophthalmology services, including the establishment of a children and adults with strabismus, binocular vision disorders, and comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology center to treat a wide variety double vision. Ms. Shippman’s dedication during her extraordinary career of childhood eye diseases. has touched the lives of thousands of patients, students, residents, and Valerie I. Elmalem, MD, is Director of Neuro- colleagues. Her expertise is widely sought by fellow physicians, and Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai West. She is she has received numerous professional honors and industry awards. fellowship-trained in neuro-ophthalmology At the recent American Orthoptic Council (AAOC) conference, she and ophthalmic plastics and orbital surgery. was presented with a certificate for “50 years and still going” by Ron Dr. Elmalem’s clinical focus includes diagnosis Biernacki, past president of the council. and management of optic nerve and brain We would also like to congratulate the disorders affecting vision and management of following staff and recognize them a wide range of eyelid and orbital conditions in adults and children. for their extraordinary dedication and Gareth Lema, MD, PhD, has joined the service: Department of Ophthalmology as Director of Lourdes Divino-Jose, RN, 45 years Quality, Safety, and Experience at The Mount Arthur Tortorelli, Glaucoma and Laser Sinai Hospital. Dr. Lema is a fellowship-trained Services Director, 40 years retina specialist with particular interest in Juan Dumey, Receiving Manager,

diseases of the retina and posterior uveitis, Juan Dumay, 40 years 40 years including diabetic retinopathy, macular Congratulations to all and thank you–for your loyalty, valued degeneration, and ocular trauma. He also holds a PhD in biophysics. contributions, and your commitment to NYEE. Please accept our heartfelt appreciation, and we wish you all the best as you celebrate these special milestones.

2 A Preview of NYEE’s Bicentennial Celebration in 2020

Since our founding in 1820, New “While many things have changed • Coffee table book capturing York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount since our founding, our commitment NYEE’s history and contributions to Sinai has remained in the forefront of to providing high-quality patient the advancement of ophthalmology ophthalmology and otolaryngology care, educating physicians, and and otolaryngology during the past specialties in the United States. Over leading global ophthalmology and 200 years the past 200 years, we have made otolaryngology advances remains at • Bicentennial Gala fundraising event significant advances in research, the core of our mission today,” said October 15, 2020, at The Plaza Hotel medical education, community health, James C. Tsai, MD, MBA, President of and patient care while staying true NYEE. “We look forward to enhancing • Bicentennial Continuing Medical to our original mission of serving our reputation for clinical excellence, Education Symposium October 16, the health needs of New Yorkers, innovation, and the development 2020, featuring speakers and panel especially the working poor. of advanced vision and hearing discussions on the latest advances restoration therapies.” and the future of ophthalmology and As we look back on the many otolaryngology accomplishments that have been A series of celebrations and achieved and the profound impact observances are planned commencing • A series of special events for staff, NYEE has had on ophthalmology in 2019 to commemorate two alumni, patients, and the community and otolaryngology, nationally and centuries of excellence and We look forward to celebrating internationally, we have much to be innovation. “200 Years and Counting” the legacy of NYEE and faculty, proud of as we get closer to celebrating signature activities include: voluntaries, and staff who are at the this momentous milestone in 2020. heart of our success.

3 NYEE Receives a Recognizing Excellence $2 Million Gift from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. J. Louis Heller

Eye Hear You’re Great Staff Appreciation Awards 2018 J. Louis Heller, MD, founded the NYEE Congratulations to the recipients of the “Eye Hear You’re Great” awards— Anesthesia Department in 1952 and served NYEE’s employee recognition program to acknowledge staff who have as Chief of the Department for 40 years gone above and beyond in performing their jobs. until 1992.

After the passing of Dr. Heller, in 1993, and of his beloved wife, Lydia Charlotte Heller, in 2017, the estate bequeathed $2 million to NYEE.

With their generous support, NYEE can continue to offer the very best, innovative care to our patients and their families. We extend our deep appreciation to the Heller family

JULY 2018 - From left: Rosa Aquino; Charles Jones; Courtney Peloso, RN, CMSRN; James C. Tsai, for this gift. MD, MBA, NYEE President; Jack McNally; and Volodymyr Protas. A ceremony will be scheduled in 2019 to honor their generosity with a naming dedication to forever associate the Heller name with NYEE.

Annual Eyeglasses Donation Event Yields More Than 275 Pairs of Glasses

SEPTEMBER 2018 - From left: Derrick Tan, RN; Larisa Heiser, CO, COMT; Arijana Perovic; James C. Tsai, MD, MBA, NYEE President; Andrea Lundy, RN; Pavel Krasov; and Willie Albritton. Our annual eyeglasses donation drive was a big success. We collected more than 275 pairs of glasses and donated them to New Eyes for the Needy. This organization refurbishes the glasses and sends them to medical missions and charitable organizations for distribution.

Thank you for your contributions to this worthwhile cause.

NOVEMBER 2018 - From left: Maria Lojek; Edith Martinez; Maria Begliomini; James C. Tsai, MD, MBA, NYEE President; Nancy Kelleghan; and Ramrattie Somwaru.

4 Spotlight: Human Resources Team Supports Talent Development

The NYEE Human Resources Managers should review this Department strives to create an information with their teams and environment designed to attract, encourage staff to take advantage develop, optimize, and retain top of the programs. talent, supported by an environment of mutual respect and collaboration. What is the “Eye Hear You’re Great” Employee Recognition The services provided by Human Program? Resources include staff recruitment This program has been in effect and retention, compensation, at NYEE since March of 2016, employee benefits, staff and we have recognized 72 team development, human resources members from multiple disciplines. policy development, employee Anne Marie Middleton, Director, Human Resources, NYEE Employees can nominate their communications, employee relations, colleagues for going above and organizational strategic planning, and more. What types of qualities do you look for beyond the call of duty and for making a when hiring new staff? positive difference in the lives of our staff “Retaining, rewarding, developing, and Generally, for clinical and non-clinical and/or our valued patients. The program is advancing NYEE’s workforce is key to our positions, we look for excellent interpersonal designed to create a culture of reward and ongoing success,” said Anne Marie Middleton, skills, strong work ethic, and the ability to recognition and to celebrate employees who Director, Human Resources, NYEE. be adaptable, flexible, and a team player. are identified as providing excellent service. She responded to a few questions that Applicants must meet the basic qualification address key issues of interest. The program’s recipients receive a certificate stated in the posting. of recognition and are invited to attend an Many employees are looking for career advancement opportunities. How can To help new hires transition, we recently exclusive lunch in the executive boardroom employees learn about job postings? instituted a 90-day orientation review hosted by James C. Tsai, MD, MBA, President program for new hires. After the 90-day We update vacancies several times a week on of NYEE, and Christopher Spina, Senior Vice probation period, employees are invited to a the NYEE intranet. To apply for a position, staff President and Chief Operating Officer. lunch and have an opportunity to reconnect need to complete a “transfer application” form Managers, co-workers, and peers can with the HR team who can monitor how (available on the intranet). The application is nominate someone who embodies our they are doing and respond to any confidential. HR staff reviews all applications core values (collaborative, agile, passionate, questions or issues. and resumes, then works with the hiring creative, and empathetic) by submitting manager to determine whether the Does Mount Sinai Health System the employee’s full name, department, candidate meets the requirements. Those offer staff enrichment and talent and an explanation of how the candidate who meet the criteria will be asked to development programs? demonstrated service excellence based interview for the position. The Health System sends a monthly system- on the Health System’s core values.

A wider variety of job postings throughout wide employee update email. The email Email submissions to: the Mount Sinai Health System can be found includes details on wellness programs, talent [email protected] at https://careers.mountsinai.org/jobs. development, and learning courses as well as Employees can also refer friends and family diversity initiatives. members to this site.

5 Awards and Recognition: Paul A. Sidoti, MD, Appointed Site Chair of Ophthalmology at NYEE

Maura K. Cosetti, MD, Honored A faculty leader at NYEE for with the Paul L. Chodosh, MD Otolaryngology more than 24 years, Dr. Sidoti Teaching Scholar Award was appointed Site Chair of Ophthalmology. His leadership has been instrumental in the growth of NYEE’s national and international reputation as one of the top teaching hospitals for ophthalmology. Dr. Sidoti specializes in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma, with particular areas of interest and expertise in the management of co-existing glaucoma and corneal disease.

George B. Wanna, MD, Appointed Senior Board From left: Maxwell Pleninger Chodosh; Joshua Chodosh, MD; James Chodosh, MD; Maura Cosetti, MD; Pamela Chodosh and Eva Seidl Chodosh. Examiner for the American Board of Otolaryngology

In 1999, the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary established the Paul L. Chodosh, MD Professorship in Otolaryngology as an endowment. Dr. Wanna is also Chief, Division of The Paul L. Chodosh, MD Otolaryngology Teaching Scholar Award Otology-Neurotology at the Mount recognizes one individual who is identified by the otolaryngology Sinai Health System and Director, residents as being an exceptional educator in the field of otolaryngology. Ear Institute, Mount Sinai Health System. Senior examiners have On September 14, 2018, the award was presented to Maura K. Cosetti, served as oral guest examiners and MD, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology and demonstrate leadership ability and Neurosurgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and other professional qualifications. Director of the Cochlear Implant Program at the Ear Institute at NYEE. They are elected by the Board of ”I am honored to be selected as the inaugural recipient of this award,” Directors, and it is from this pool said Dr. Cosetti. “This award will be used to promote and advance that future directors are selected. otolaryngology initiatives and innovative teaching techniques.” George

B. Wanna, MD, Appointed Senior Board Examiner for the American Dr. Wanna will administer oral examinations for residency graduates Board of Otolaryngology and will serve as Chairman of the Hearing of ACGME-accredited otolaryngology programs applying for primary Preservation and Cochlear Implant International Conference 2019. certiﬁcation, as well as those seeking maintenance of certiﬁcation. In addition, Dr. Wanna will serve as Chairman of the 2019 International Hearing Preservation and Cochlear Implant Conference to be held in New York City November 7-10. An elite group of leading senior scientists, international researchers, and noted surgeons will be invited to participate in this premier educational and networking event to learn about innovative technologies and treatments along with the latest industry advancements.

6 The New York Academy of Medicine Richard B. Rosen, MD, Appointed Deputy Chair Honors Two NYEE Visionaries for Clinical Affairs in Ophthalmology

In November, Stacey A. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Conklin, MSN, MHCDS RN, Sinai’s Convocation 2018 was held NE-BC, Vice President for on Thursday, October 4. The Patient Care Services and ceremony highlights the school’s Chief Nursing Officer, New commitment to excellence in York Eye and Ear Infirmary research, education, and clinical care, of Mount Sinai was inducted and recognizes individual faculty for as Fellow of the New York their outstanding contributions to From left: James Flynn, Trustee, NYAM; Academy of Medicine (NYMA). Stacey A. Conklin, Vice President for serving science and society. Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing This is a prestigious honor Richard B. Rosen, MD, was Officer, NYEE; and Judith A. Salerno, MD, that recognizes health MS, President, NYAM. honored with The Belinda Bingham Pierce and Gerald G. Pierce, MD professionals who have been Distinguished Chair of Ophthalmology professorship, in recognition active in their field and embody the highest levels of achievement and of his significant achievements in the field of ophthalmology and leadership in their profession. ocular imaging. In addition, John A. Seedor, MD, was recognized for his 30-year In addition, Dr. Rosen was appointed Deputy Chair for Clinical Affairs in tenure as a fellow during the organization’s 169th Anniversary Discourse Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai Health System and will work to improve and Awards. clinical operations and patient care delivery. He continues to serve as NYMA fellows comprise a network of more than 3,000 experts elected Director of Ophthalmic Research and Director of the Retina Service/ by their peers from various professions and a wide range of disciplines, Retina Fellowship at NYEE. including medicine, social work, administration, and nursing. These distinguished professionals embody the highest levels of achievement and leadership and are dedicated to maintaining and improving health. 2019 ACGME Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award Bestowed on Douglas Fredrick, MD

South Nassau Communities Hospital Names The prestigious 2019 ACGME Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award New Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer honors program directors who find innovative ways to teach residents and to provide quality health care. More than 11,000 U.S. programs are We are pleased to announce the recent appointment of considered for the awards each year, with only nine awards given out Stacey A. Conklin as Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer annually by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. of South Nassau Communities Hospital, effective Monday, February The recipient of the 2019 award is Douglas Fredrick, MD. He is the 11, 2019. In her new role, she will be responsible for developing and fourth program director at Mount Sinai to win this prestigious award. implementing nursing policies, protocols, strategic planning and Dr. Fredrick joined Mount Sinai in September 2018 as Deputy Chair for operational standards to ensure patients receive quality nursing care. Education in the Department of Ophthalmology and Chief of Pediatric Prior to assuming this new position, she served as Vice President for Ophthalmology for the Mount Sinai Health System. He was recruited Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at New York Eye and from Stanford University, where he served as Residency Program Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. Director and Vice Chair for Education and Clinical Affairs for 11 years. South Nassau Communities Hospital and the Mount Sinai Health Congratulations to Dr. Fredrick for this prestigious honor. System recently finalized a partnership, making South Nassau Mount Sinai’s flagship hospital on Long Island in a move designed to bring advanced-level health care to the South Shore of Nassau County and to Long Island. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Conklin on her appointment to the South Nassau leadership team. 7 Recent Events at NYEE

Don’t Have a Cow. Have a Cone!

In August, NYEE staff were treated to a summer staff appreciation event featuring a Ben & Jerry’s pop-up ice cream shot at NYEE.

Staff enjoyed signature flavored scoops such as EYENilla, Fudge REYEpple and EYErish Cream.

Our staff makes a difference in the lives of our patients and we appreciate all of their hard work and dedication. Cheers to a great summer!

From left: Anastas Gale, RN; Geraldine Gale, OR Tech and Edmund T. Maquiling, RN.

NYEE Ear Institute Team Raises More Than $5,700 in Support of the Hearing Loss Association of America Walk4Hearing Event

On Sunday, September 23, NYEE staff, friends, and family members participated in the annual Walk4Hearing event to promote awareness of hearing health and raise funds for national and local programs to provide information, education, support, and advocacy.

The team raised more than $5,700 in support of this important cause. Thanks to everyone for taking part. Your efforts were truly appreciated.

The Ear Institute team with family and friends.

ICARE Peer-to-Peer Support Program Helps Staff Cope with Work Related Stress

The ICARE Team is staffed by colleagues who volunteer their time to the daily pressures faced on the job and difficult situations can be a provide confidential, “emotional first aid” to fellow staff who need help welcome source of comfort. coping with stressful situations. Talking with someone who understands For assistance, please call 212-979-4357 and leave a message. Your call will be returned the next business day.

8 NYEE Staff Enjoys “Home for the Holidays” Party

As we enter a new year, we would like to acknowledge the extraordinary work done by all NYEE faculty and staff. The enthusiasm, pride, and teamwork displayed has been extraordinary, and we truly appreciate everyone’s hard work and dedication.

On December 12, staff gathered for special holiday lunch, enjoyed a fun photo booth, created holiday cards for children, and participated in the annual holiday gift basket raffles. Fourteen baskets were created with prizes ranging from Knicks tickets to electronics and pet pampering accessories to theatre tickets. From left: Mark Jones, Director of Finance and Business Op; Andrew Wuthrich, RN, Nurse Manager; Juliet Singca, BSN, RN Nurse Manager, 4th Floor OR; and Henedia Sirilan, RN, Nurse Manager, ENT Clinic.

Photo at left: Mona Kim, Administrative Coordinator

Photo at Right: Bibiano Malabas- won pet raffle.

Congratulations to the lucky winners!

AMC Movie Tickets and Snacks Martina Bracy ENT Faculty Cold Coffee Brewer Lianne Garcia 2nd Floor OR Echo Dot Isabella Fortunato Admitting Echo Spot Nick Di Bari Security Frozen Tickets Hilda Demetrious Marketing Lianne Garcia - won coffee brewer Ice Cream Maker Idalissa Rosado 5th Floor ASU The ongoing success of NYEE depends on a Knicks Tickets Rufino Hernandez Housekeeping strong, committed staff, and together we look Men’s Grooming Kit Barb Straub Nursing forward to the challenges and opportunities Netflix / Popcorn Maker Mariebelle Pacheco Eye Faculty Practice that we may encounter as we approach our Party Basket Max Davila Food Service bicentennial celebration in 2020. With best Pet Bed and Accessories Bibiano Malabas Mailroom wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2019! Ring Home Security Virginia Pasumbal Nursing Assistant, Eye Clinic She Shed Helene La Mare ENT Slow Cooker Cherrie Prado 5th Floor ASU

9 Recent Events at NYEE

Mount Sinai Doctors Stuyvesant Town Makes it Convenient to Stay Healthy

Easily accessible, high-quality health care for the entire family is available at Mount Sinai Doctors Stuyvesant Town. Adults and children of all ages receive personalized treatment for temporary and chronic medical conditions. Specialties include primary care, orthopedics, podiatry and cardiology. The practice is located at 518 East 20th Street. Walk-ins are welcome, and same-day appointments are available. For appointments, call 646-682-3555.

NYEE Celebrated Perioperative Nursing Week, November 11-17

A special luncheon was held to recognize the perioperative nursing team for their dedication and hard work to ensure a collaborative team environment that contributes to the best possible surgical outcomes for our patients.

The Perioperative Team.

10 Magnet Recognition: A Note of Appreciation Redesignation Process Underway

The nursing team did an outstanding job in preparing and submitting the required documentation for NYEE’s third redesignation as a Magnet hospital. Magnet designation is the highest and most prestigious credential a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence. Once the documentation is reviewed and accepted by the appraisers in early 2019, an on-site review will be conducted to complete the process.

We thank the nursing team for all their contributions and hard work during this rigorous process.

New Year, New You!

All Staff Are Encouraged to Take Advantage of the Mount Sinai Wellness Programs

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to providing a work culture that supports employees in achieving their optimal physical health and sense of well-being. The Mount Sinai Wellness programs, Mount Sinai Fit and Mount Sinai Calm, offer employees All health care providers strive to engage patients, improve care delivery a variety of free health and wellness services delivered in a and ensure patient safety. personalized, supportive, and streamlined manner. We understand that cleanliness is only part of an excellent patient Monthly calendars are emailed to all staff. If you would like experience. Our dedicated housekeeping team takes pride in their work to information about our nutrition, exercise, diabetes, diabetes ensure patients and visitors experience a clean facility. There efforts were prevention services, and primary care wellness visits, email the recognized by a family member who sent the above letter of appreciation. Mount Sinai Fit team at [email protected]. Thanks to our housekeeping team for all you do. For more information about our stress reduction, resilience, and overall well-being programs, including yoga and mindfulness, email [email protected].

11 Exclusive MSHS Employee Discount The New York Academy of Medicine Awards Posthumous Degree to First African-American Package on Laser Vision Correction Physician (continued from page 1)

historical medical book library, Dr. McCune Smith’s story might have stayed buried forever. During the fall of 2017, Daniel Laroche, MD— a voluntary ophthalmologist at NYEE, a co-chair of the Diversity Council at NYEE, and an academy member—visited the library to conduct research about David Kearney McDonogh, MD, the first black physician at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. His research revealed that, although Dr. McDonogh studied medicine at Columbia University, the university never awarded him an MD degree.

As Dr. Laroche probed deeper into the past, he also learned of the plight All Mount Sinai Health System faculty, staff and immediate family of another black physician, Dr. McCune Smith, whose membership members can take advantage of an exclusive discount package on in the academy had been withheld since 1847 because of his race. It the most advanced vision correction surgery to treat nearsightedness, became Dr. Laroche’s mission to right this long overdue wrong and farsightedness and astigmatism. ensure Dr. McCune Smith received the honor he deserved. Offer Details: In the spring of 2018, after months of discussion with NYAM leadership, • $3,600.00 for Custom IntraLase, the latest blade free technology Dr. Laroche received a call from James C. Tsai, MD, MBA, President of • Free evaluation to determine if you qualify for the procedure NYEE and Chair of the New York Academy of Medicine Ophthalmology • Free follow-up care for one year and no charge on any enhancements Section, who advised him that Dr. McCune Smith would be admitted to performed within the first year of the initial procedure the academy posthumously. Dr. Laroche commissioned a portrait of Dr. For inquiries and to schedule an appointment, please contact McCune Smith and donated it to the academy. Mika Lundberg at 212-979-4600 or [email protected]. In November, Dr. McCune Smith was honored with a Special Posthumous Award of Academy Fellowship at an historic event. S . P . L . A . S . H . A Simple Way to Dr. McCune Smith’s portrait is now on permanent display at the Ensure Patient Safety and Stay Healthy academy to remind members of this pioneering physician and his Hand hygiene is one of the most important unique contributions to medicine, as well as to honor his legacy. In elements of infection control and prevention. S. P. L.A.S.H. addition, at the 2018 Columbia University Vagelos College Physicians Clean Hands Save Lives To keep your hands germ-free, wash your and Surgeons graduation, Dr. McDonogh was awarded the MD hands frequently or use hand sanitizer to degree posthumously, which was proudly accepted by his help limit the transfer of bacteria, viruses, great-great-granddaughter. and other microbes. ”In America there were many great contributions to medicine by blacks Think of the code word, S.P.L.A.S.H. to keep hand despite slavery, and this should be acknowledged and celebrated,” said hygiene top of mind. It stands for Safety Protocol, Let’s All Wash Dr. Laroche. “This is not just black history, it is part of American history and Sanitize Hands. and something everyone should know about and celebrate.”

2019 NYEE Continuing Course Name Course Date Medical Education Program 9th Annual Steven M. Podos, MD Symposium Thursday, and Lecture – Innovations in Ophthalmology May 30, 2019 For additional information and/or to register Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Course Saturday, June 1, 2019 for an event, visit http://www.nyee.edu/cme 3rd Annual Endoscopic Middle Ear Surgery Dissection Course Friday and Saturday October 4-5, 2019

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