The Phillip Capozzi, M.D. Library has written our blog, FYI, since 2009. We are pleased to announce that today, FYI has moved from the WordPress platform to this new home embedded within our library website!
All posts since January 2020 are available here. Older posts have been unpublished at this time to remove out-of-date information.
This move is aimed to help you find important library-related information and updates more easily. Use the header at the top of the page to seamlessly navigate between out blog and the rest of the library's website.
We hope that you will subscribe to the blog using the Subscribe box on the right side of the Blog homepage.It's a great way to stay up-to-date with all the resources, events, and services available to you through the Capozzi Library. If you have any issues subscribing to the blog, please reach out to us via Ask a Librarian.
The goal of TouroData is to collect the records of research data produced by Touro and NYMC scholars and hosted across multiple data repositories in one central location. This will improve the visibility and discoverability of these research efforts, as well as encourage collaboration and future research.
Here are some frequently asked questions about TouroData:
Can TouroData host my research data?
No, TouroData is a data catalog, not a repository. If you need help locating an appropriate repository for your research data, you can schedule a meeting with a librarian who would be happy to help you. Once your data is in a data repository, we add a record of your research data to the catalog.
What kind of research data qualifies for a record in TouroData?
The data must be original. This means the data was collected or generated through your research efforts. Secondary datasets (such as data from the CDC or HCUP, etc.) do not qualify for an entry in the catalog.
The data must be research data, meaning it was created or generated for the purpose of asking a specific research question or questions.
The data must be hosted in an official data repository with a permanent link or DOI. Data hosted on private servers or computers cannot be added to the catalog because we cannot link to those places from the catalog.
The data must have been generated or collected while you were affiliated with Touro University or New York Medical College.
Can I submit my research data for inclusion in TouroData?
Yes, we’d love to include a record of your research data! Please complete the form on this website to submit a record of your data to the catalog.
The Capozzi Library seeks to provide access to all required textbooks through Course Reserves. You can easily find these titles in the library catalog, NYMCat, under the Course Reserves section.
Textbooks are organized by course name and instructor, with the course number included when available. Use the search feature to quickly locate the course or instructor you need.
Materials are available in print, electronic format, or both. Print copies are kept in the Reserve Collection behind the Library
ACP Journal Club is one of the added content features of the Annals of Internal Medicine. It summarizes some of the best new evidence in internal medicine from leading clinical journals, with a clinical impact rating, bottom-line conclusion, and commentary for each article. For example, September 2025's issue critiques an article from Stroke answering the question, "What is the risk for intracranial hemorrhage with apixaban vs. aspirin used for ischemic stroke prevention?"
Besides the original research one would expect, other features include:
In the Clinic - focuses on the practical management of common clinical conditions. September's issue provides an overview of chronic kidney disease, covering diagnosis, treatment, etc.
Annals Graphic Medicine - short, original graphic narratives on medically relevant topics, like the one from Yujin Kim, an undergraduate student at Brown University, double concentrating in Health and Human Biology and Visual Arts, on the term idiopathic
Annals Story Slam – doctors share brief stories with an audience in video form, building on the popular Annals’ feature, “On Being a Doctor“
Annals Consult Guys – videos of a medical consultation “talk show” featuring Drs. Howard Weitz and Geno Merli
Beyond the Guidelines – multimedia grand rounds discussions on vexing clinical issues
EBSCO, Ovid, and UpToDate joined the library's first vendor fair in five years. We are so glad to bring back these in-person events to campus, where staff, students, and the library can come together and meet the people behind our resources. We had a fun-filled event where students chatted with our representatives and participated in games and a raffle drawing. The vendors supplied some of the prizes and giveaways! Prizes were:
1st Amazon gift card ($50)
2nd EBSCO Yeti tumbler
3rd Dunkin Donuts gift card ($10)
4th Starbucks gift card ($10)
Stella from Ovid
Stella directing traffic to Mike from EBSCO
Matt and Libby from UpToDate
Library staff collecting raffle tickets
The Capozzi Library offers many resources that can be located through the Databases pages.
Hello students!
You have been working so hard on researching and developing your topic. Now, learn how to present and convey your efforts in the best way possible for optimal clarity and understanding.
Our GSBMS Thesis Prep Series continues with guidance on how to write effectively. We will be joined by Amy Stermer, Assistant Director in the Office of Academic Excellence.
These classes are presented in partnership with the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Phillp Capozzi, M.D., Library for the purpose of successfully guiding you on starting and completing your M.S. Thesis or Literature Review.
Please register in advance.
