Explore Careers in Medicine: Physician Alumni Lecture Series
Discover the diverse career paths in medicine through our Physician Alumni Lecture Series, featuring distinguished alumni sharing insights into their medical specialties. From primary care and emergency medicine to surgery and public health, these talks provide an inside look at what it’s like to work in various medical fields.
Hear firsthand from experienced physicians about their career journeys, daily responsibilities, and advice for aspiring medical professionals. Whether you're considering medical school or exploring different specialties, these sessions offer valuable perspectives to help guide your future in healthcare.
Read more about alumni physicians inspiring and guiding the next generation of students. Students can also connect with alumni further through HARP 302, a course exploring medical specialties and key healthcare issues.
Join us for engaging discussions and gain a deeper understanding of the many possibilities within the medical profession!
UPCOMING LECTURES:
'A Day in the Life' of an Emergency Medicine Physician and Assistant Medical Director
- Dr. James Rodriguez '99
- Friday, February 28 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Atrium, Old Champlain
Dr. Rodriguez will walk us through his Binghamton experience, medical school, residency, fellowship and career as an emergency medicine physician and assistant medical director. Dr. Rodriguez will answer questions from students.
Dr. Rodriguez majored in biological sciences and earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine in Syracuse. He completed an internship and residency in emergency medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Rodriguez is an emergency medicine physician with clinical and leadership experience working at academic and community-based emergency departments, urgent care centers, and with adult and pediatric patients. He is the Assistant Medical Director and EMS Director at Teamhealth.
'A Day in the Life' of a Gastroenterology Fellow
- Dr. Michelle Bernshteyn '14
- Friday, March 28 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Atrium, Old Champlain
Dr. Bernshteyn will walk us through her Binghamton experience, medical school, residency, and fellowship and answer questions from students.
Dr. Bernshteyn majored in integrative neuroscience at Binghamton and attended medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Dr. Bernshteyn stayed at SUNY Upstate Medical University to complete an internal medicine residency and serve as chief for quality and patient safety at the Syracuse VA Medical Center before joining Guthrie for her gastroenterology fellowship, where she is in her third year.
