Samy McFarlane

Samy McFarlane, MD, MPH, MBA is a Professor at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's School of Health Professions, specializing in the Physician Assistant Program. He holds joint appointments in the Departments of Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Radiology. His clinical practice and research focus on Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Osteoporosis.

• Education: MD (University of Alexandria), MPH (Urban Health & Epidemiology, SUNY Downstate), MBA (George Washington University, Healthcare Administration)

As Medical Director of the Physician Assistant Program since 2008, Dr. McFarlane provides curricular consultation, recruits clinical training sites and preceptors, participates in student admissions, and teaches Pathophysiology, Adult Primary Care Medicine, and Health Promotion. He also directs the Osteoporosis and Bone Densitometry Units at University Hospital at Downstate and Kings County Hospital Center.