Reality Check: Careers in Hospital Medicine or Primary Care - What Are They Really Like?

Gain practical insights on:

• Day-to-day workflow
• Scheduling models
• Compensation and contract structures
• Work–life balance, burnout prevention
• Opportunities for flexibility and advancement in both academic and community settings.

Moderator: Agostina Velo, MD

Panelists: 
Raphael Rabinowitz, MD, FACP, Clinical Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, NYU
Sravan Ponnekanti, MD,  Chief Hospitalist, Guthrie Corning Hospital
Alison Koransky, MD, FACP, Asst. Professor of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Bailey Perry, MD, Internal Medicine Physician, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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The IMG Journey: Thriving in the U.S. Healthcare System by Matching into Fellowship and Attending Roles

Sponsored by NYACP IMG Work Group

Medical students, residents, and fellows are invited to a moderated forum featuring three International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are now practicing as attending physicians. Panelists will discuss navigating J-1 and H-1B visa transitions during fellowship and into attending roles, as well as career planning and professional development as IMGs.

Panel topics will include:

• Challenges faced during the fellowship application process and strategies for overcoming them
• The role of networking, elective rotations, and research in Match and job outcomes
• Visa considerations when transitioning to fellowship or attending positions
• Cultural and professional adjustments within the U.S. healthcare system
• Key advice for IMGs pursuing competitive fellowships or attending roles

Moderator:  Agostina Velo, MD

Panel Speakers:
Marcos Borthelle, MD, Hospital Medicine, Lincoln Medical Center
Debbie Fermin, MD, Primary Care Physician, Mount Sinai
Zhuoran Yang, MD, Hospital Medicine, Mount Sinai

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Her Health, Her Story, Her Power: Raising Maternal Health Awareness and Empowering Women of Color

Sponsored by NYACP's Health Equity Ad Hoc Committee

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This educational program will bring together multidisciplinary specialists to increase maternal health awareness and equip Black, Indigenous, and People of Color with the knowledge, tools, and community-based resources needed to make informed healthcare decisions.

Gain perspective and practical insight to: 

• Practical tools to support maternal health education and early intervention
• Updated insights on maternal morbidity and mortality risk factors, including anemia, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension
• Strategies to strengthen preconception and postpartum counseling
• Guidance on recognizing postpartum warning signs and improving patient awareness
• Community-based resources and referral opportunities to support patient care