BRIDGE Academic
Sites & Partners
BRIDGE proudly partners with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to train future health leaders and improve care for older adults in Brooklyn.
Located in the heart of Brooklyn, SUNY Downstate is the only academic medical center in New York City that’s part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It serves 2.7 million residents through education, research, and hands-on patient care.
SUNY Downstate Highlights:
ACADEMIC PARTNERS
Department of Psychiatry
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One of the most diverse psychiatry departments in the U.S.
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Focuses on improving mental health care, education, and research
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Based in Brooklyn’s only public medical school
📞 Outpatient Psychiatry: (718) 270-1808
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Division of Geriatric Psychiatry
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Serves adults aged 55 and over
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Offers therapy, medication management, and group support
📞 Call: 718-270-2003
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College of Nursing
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Trains nurses through programs like Accelerated BS and graduate degrees
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Prepares students to serve Brooklyn’s diverse communities
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School of Public Health
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Focuses on urban and immigrant health
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Offers MPH, DrPH, and certificate programs
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Works to improve community health through education and research
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School of Health Professions
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Offers programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, midwifery, and more
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Trains healthcare professionals to meet Brooklyn’s unique needs
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