State University of New York Upstate Medical University

{{infobox University |name= State University of New York Upstate Medical University |image_name= Upstate Medical University Seal.png |image_size = 150px |established= 1834 |type= [[Public university|Public]] |endowment = US $40.2 million |motto = {{lang-la|Crescat scientia vita excolatur}}
(Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched) |faculty= 403 |president= David Smith, M.D. |students= 1300 |city= [[Syracuse, New York|Syracuse]] and [[Binghamton]] |state= [[New York|NY]] |country= [[United States|USA]] |campus= [[Urban area|Urban]], 120 acres (2.4 km²) |free_label= |free= |nickname = |mascot= |colors= blue and white |website= [http://www.upstate.edu/ www.upstate.edu] }} The '''State University of New York Upstate Medical University''' is a [[State University of New York]] university of [[health sciences]] in the [[University Hill, Syracuse|University Hill]] district of [[Syracuse, New York]], [[USA]]. SUNY Upstate is an upper-division transfer and graduate college with degree programs within the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Health Professions, and the College of Graduate Studies. Its Syracuse campus includes University Hospital. In addition to affiliations with Binghamton Hospital and 22 other hospitals throughout central New York, where much of the core clinical teaching takes place, Upstate has numerous partnerships, including a joint PhD Program in Biomedical Engineering with Syracuse University; science enrichment programs for local youth in tandem with the SC Hope Clinic; and SUNY ESF. Upstate has been an engine of opportunity for students, workers, and the wider Central New York community. It directly generates 10,117 jobs, making it the Central New York's largest employer. == History == The present-day university's earliest predecessor was [[Geneva Medical College]] founded 1834 as part of Geneva College, today known as [[Hobart and William Smith Colleges]]. The new medical college was located in [[Geneva, New York]], and became the first college to grant a full M.D. to a woman, [[Elizabeth Blackwell (doctor)|Elizabeth Blackwell]] in 1849. In 1871 the college was disbanded and its assets donated to the recently-founded [[Syracuse University]], which subsequently founded a medical college. In 1950 Syracuse University sold the college to the [[State University of New York]] (SUNY) for only $1, where it remains today. After carrying the names "SUNY Upstate Medical Center" (initially) and "SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse" (1986), the institution was renamed to its present nomenclature in 1999. A clinical campus in [[Binghamton, New York]] was established in 1979. A plaque in the lobby of Weiskotten Hall aptly describes one of the institution's driving philosophies: "Dedicated to all those of scientific and technological mind who purpose to serve humanity." ==Campus== The university's main campus is located in downtown [[Syracuse, New York]] flanking [[Interstate 81]]. It includes the University Hospital, the Institute for Human Performance, Setnor Academic Building, Central New York Gamma Knife Center, Jacobsen Hall, Regional Oncology Center, Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, Weiskotten Hall (which includes the Health Sciences Library), Silverman Hall and Clark Tower dormitory for 170 students. A clinical campus in [[Binghamton, New York]] was established in 1979. Medical students spend their first two years of medical school in [[Syracuse, New York]] and then approximately a quarter of the class completes their training in Binghamton. ==Organization== The College of Medicine, one of the oldest medical schools in New York. More physicians practicing in Central New York received their training here than at any other medical school. Upstate also ranks eighth nationally for the number of graduates who are on the faculty at academic medical centers across the country. The Colleges of Nursing and Health Professions also play a unique role in the life of the Central New York. The College of Nursing offers graduate programs in: nurse practitioner (family and psychiatric), and clinical nurse specialist. The College of Health Professions is the gateway for students seeking to enter some of the most competitive and highly paid careers in health care today: Physician Assistant (MS), Physical Therapy (DPT), Cardiovascular Perfusion (BS), Medical Technology (BS and MS), Medical Biotechnology (BS), Radiation Therapy (BS and BPS), Respiratory Therapy (BS), Medical Imaging (BS and BPS), and Ultrasound (BS and BPS). The School of Graduate Studies is known for its excellence in basic science education and research. Students have the opportunity to work side by side with many of the top neuroscientists and basic researchers in the country. The university operates the Southern Tier Center on Aging in conjunction with the [[Binghamton University|SUNY Binghamton]]. The Center develops, implements and evaluates new interventions and models of service delivery geared to enhancing quality of life of older adults and their caregivers. The current president is David Smith, MD. == Notable alums and professors == [[File:Weiskotten Hall.JPG|200px|thumb|Weiskotten Hall, College of Medicine]] * Robert B. Barlow, Ph.D. - Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of Center for Vision Research * Elizabeth Blackwell, M.D. - First woman in the United States to be awarded the degree of Medical Doctor. Founder of The New York Infirmary, now The New York Downtown Hospital. * Joe Dervay, M.D. - [[NASA]] Flight Surgeon * Maxwell Mozell, Ph.D. - Distinguished Service Professor of Clinical Olfactory Research Institute and Chemosensory * Frederick Parker, M.D. - Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Chairman of the Department of Surgery * Robert Rohner, M.D. - Professor of Pathology, Philip Armstrong Award Winner * David P. Schenkein, M.D. - Senior Vice President Clinical Hematology/Oncology at [[Genentech]] Inc. (San Francisco, CA); Former Senior Vice President of Oncology Clinical Development at Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc. and developer of cancer drug [[Velcade]] * Elinor Spring-Mills, Ph.D - Distinguished Service Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology * [[Thomas Szasz]] - Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry * Irwin M. Weiner, M.D. - Professor of Renal Physiology, architect of the SUNY Graduate Research Initiative * William J. Williams, M.D. - Professor of Clinical Medicine, author of the Williams Manual of Hematology ==External links== *[http://www.upstate.edu/ Official website] *[http://www.upstate.edu/tours/upstate_map.pdf campus map] {{SUNY}} {{coord missing|New York}} {{DEFAULTSORT:State University Of New York Upstate Medical University}}