Stephen J. Yermal

Stephen J. Yermal, PhD, RN, CRNA, serves as the Clinical Professor and William Randolph Hearst Endowed Chair in Clinical Nursing at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, City University of New York (CUNY). As founding Specialty Director of the Nurse Anesthesia AGAC DNP Program, he brings extensive expertise in graduate nurse anesthesia curriculum development, having previously held leadership roles at Loyola University Chicago, Georgetown University, University of Miami, and Oregon Health & Science University.

• PhD in Nursing, Loyola University Chicago (2005)
• MS in Nursing, Rush University (1988)
• BSN in Nursing, University of Maryland (1981)

Dr. Yermal's research centers on patient-centric investigations into how psychological distress and pain affect immune and neuroendocrine system modulation in tumor surveillance during the perioperative period. He also explores educational innovations through interprofessional academic-practice partnerships to enhance advanced practice nursing programs.

His scientific accolades include the prestigious William Randolph Hearst Endowed Chair in Clinical Nursing, recognizing his contributions to nursing education and research.