Mill Etienne

Mill Etienne, M.D., M.P.H., FAAN, FAES, serves as Vice Chancellor for Campus Engagement and Associate Dean for Student Affairs at New York Medical College's School of Medicine. He is also an Associate Professor of Neurology and Medicine, directing the "Multiculturalism in Medicine" and "Impact of War on Medicine" electives for fourth-year medical students. Dr. Etienne additionally serves as director of neurology at WMCHealth's Good Samaritan Hospital and is a visiting scholar at the National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care at Tuskegee University.

Dr. Etienne's educational background includes:

• M.D. from New York Medical College (2002)
• M.P.H. from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health
• B.A. from Yale University
• Neurology Residency at Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia University
• Fellowships in Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Neuroepidemiology from Columbia University and NIH

As a board-certified specialist in neurology, epilepsy, clinical neurophysiology, brain injury medicine, and public health, Dr. Etienne's research spans multiple domains of neurological care. His work particularly focuses on disaster medicine, healthcare access, representation in medicine, and the intersection of public health with neurological conditions. With expertise in both clinical practice and public health policy, his research addresses critical gaps in neurological care delivery across diverse populations and emergency contexts.

Analysis of Dr. Etienne's recent publications reveals a strong focus on healthcare disparities, AI applications in medicine, neurological aspects of disaster response, and specialized neurological conditions including epilepsy and brain injury. His work demonstrates increasing emphasis on AI integration in healthcare, health equity issues, and the neurological implications of public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Etienne has received significant recognition for his contributions:

• 2024 American Academy of Neurology DEI Changemaker Award
• 2024 American Medical Association Dedication to the Profession Award
• Multiple teaching awards at New York Medical College
• Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, American Neurological Association, and American Epilepsy Society

As an active educator and mentor, Dr. Etienne has guided numerous medical students through specialized electives on multiculturalism and the impact of war on medicine. His military service as a Captain in the U.S. Navy, including deployment during the Haiti earthquake response and the COVID-19 pandemic, has informed his approach to medical education and disaster response training. He serves as executive officer of the USNS Comfort Reserve unit and has held leadership positions including past president of the New York State Neurological Society.

Dr. Etienne maintains active roles in multiple professional organizations and serves as a visiting scholar at the National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care at Tuskegee University. His work bridges clinical neurology, public health, military medicine, and medical ethics, creating a unique interdisciplinary approach to neurological care and education.