Episode 5: David Elkowitz D.O. Pathologist and Dean of an MD school! A Jedi Mentor!
- Author
- Ian Storch & Tianyu She
- Published
- Wed 27 May 2020
- Episode Link
- None
Approach it with a good attitude, defined as:
- working with diligence and a smile
- understand that the patient is always watching
Dr. David Elkowitz comes from a line of physicians, with his father being one of the founders of NYITCOM. He trained as a pathologist and found early on in his career that he had a passion and skill for teaching students.
For years, he was a professor at NYITCOM and was ultimately recruited by the progressive Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Zucker is an MD institution where he now holds the title of Associate Dean. Dr. Elkowitz wins teaching awards almost yearly and has inspired and mentored thousands of students over the years.
