معرفی
Dr. Alwyn Cohall is a Professor of Public Health and Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center and the Mailman School of Public Health. He directs the Harlem Health Promotion Center, Project STAY, and the NYC CDC STD Prevention Training Center. He serves as Co-PI for the NIH-funded Link2Care project and co-directs the citywide BeWell health initiative for youth.
Education
- MD from UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- BA from Wesleyan University
- Internship and residency at Montefiore Hospital
- Fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center
Research Focus spans adolescent health, sexual/reproductive health equity, HIV/AIDS prevention, trauma-informed care integration, and digital health communication strategies targeting youth of color and marginalized populations.
Scientific Contributions emphasize technology-enhanced health promotion, justice-involved youth screening, and urban health disparities. His work combines community engagement with innovative clinical approaches.
Honors & Awards
- 1989 AMA Distinguished Service Award
- 1991 New York Magazine Outstanding Physician
- 1996 NY Urban League 'Building Brick' Award
- 2001 NYC DOHMH Health Achievement Award
- 2003 NYCLU recognition
- 2005 AAP Founders of Adolescent Health Award
- 2005 TheBody.com HIV Leadership Award
- 2006 Family Planning Advocates Shirley Gordon Award
- 2011 PHANYC Allan Rosenfield Social Justice Award
- 2015 NY DOH HIV Youth Service Award
- America's Top Doctor
- NY Top Doctor
