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  • Emmanuelle A. D. Schindler, MD, PhD, FAHS

    Meet Dr. Emmanuelle A.D. Schindler, MD/PhD ’12, Discovery Day 2026 Keynote Speaker

    October 26, 2026

    Meet Dr. Emmanuelle A.D. Schindler, MD/PhD ’12, keynote speaker for Discovery Day 2026, the College of Medicine’s annual day of research. Dr. Schindler is medical director of the Headache Center of Excellence at the Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System and an associate professor of neurology at Yale School of Medicine. She is a board-certified neurologist and headache medicine specialist.

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  • Salus at Drexel Physician Assistant Class of 2026 Honored with Day of Accomplishments

    October 7, 2026

    The Class of 2026 received their long white coats in a ceremony, and later that day, the group celebrated at a separate commencement ceremony.

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  • Pulse Is Now Online

    October 6, 2026

    Pulse, the College of Medicine's newsletter, has launched a new website, making it easier than ever to read and share stories about our research, clinical care, community impact, education and achievements.

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    Drexel Alumni Shape the Next Generation of Pathologists’ Assistants

    September 17, 2026

    TKelly Lozier, MS, PA(ASCP), and Krista Mingione, MS, PA(ASCP), both graduated from the Drexel University College of Medicine Pathologists’ Assistant (PathA) program in 2017 and have since returned to the College to take on leadership roles in the program.

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  • Mark Trombetta, MD

    Mark Trombetta, MD, Named Academic Chair of Radiologic Sciences

    September 17, 2026

    Mark Trombetta, MD, has been named academic chair of radiologic sciences. He has served as interim academic chair since 2021. A professor of radiation oncology, he has been an active and valued contributor to the College through service on numerous committees, including those focused on MD program admissions, faculty appointments and faculty development.

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  • Leadership Changes in the Department of Medicine

    September 15, 2026

    James B. Reilly, MD, MSHP, has been appointed academic chair of the Department of Medicine. He is also senior vice president of academic affairs at Allegheny Health Network and regional associate dean for the College of Medicine. Meera Harhay, MD, MSCE, has been named vice chair of research for the department. She also serves as medical director of clinical research in the College of Medicine’s Office of the Vice Dean for Research and Innovation. 

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  • Erum N. Ilyas, MD, MBE

    Erum N. Ilyas, MD ‘01, MBE, Appointed Academic Chair of Department of Dermatology

    September 8, 2026

    Erum N. Ilyas, MD ’01, MBE, has been appointed academic chair of Drexel University College of Medicine’s provisional Department of Dermatology. Dr. Ilyas has been serving as interim chair of the department since January 2024. She has been a College of Medicine faculty member since 2016 and has served as the Dermatology Pathway director since 2021.

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  • A Voice Disorder May be an Early Sign of Dementia

    September 3, 2026

    The findings, which suggest that voice disorders may be a more accurate early sign of cognitive decline than hearing loss alone, were recently published in the Journal of Voice from researchers at Drexel University’s College of Medicine.

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  • Asif Ilyas, MD, MBA

    Asif Ilyas, MD ’01, MBA, Named Academic Chair of Orthopedic Surgery

    September 2, 2026

    Asif Ilyas, MD '01, MBA, has been named academic chair of orthopedic surgery. He has served the College as interim chair of the department since December 2025 and is a professor of orthopedic surgery and pediatrics, and associate dean of clinical research.

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  • College of Medicine Faculty Mentor Undergraduate Student Researchers Through STAR Program

    August 21, 2026

    Over the summer, 11 College of Medicine faculty members mentored undergraduate student researchers through the Pennoni Honors College STAR (Students Tackling Advanced Research) Scholars Program. STAR gives first-year Drexel students the opportunity to gain research experience during the summer after their freshman year, and this Thursday they’ll present the projects they contributed to at the STAR Summer Showcase.

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