Northwell Health and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of
Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, in partnership with Broadridge
Financial Solutions, have announced the establishment of an endowed
deanship supporting medical student scholarships, funded by a
generous $3 million gift from Broadridge Financial Solutions. The
newly named Deborah and Lawrence Smith Dean of the Donald and
Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell position
honors the institution's founding dean and his late wife, who both
played pivotal roles in the school’s creation in 2008. David L.
Battinelli, MD, dean of the Zucker School of Medicine and executive
vice president and physician-in-chief of Northwell Health, has been
named the inaugural recipient of the endowment, which will enable
more students to graduate debt-free from a top-ranked medical
school, fully prepared to provide exceptional care to their
patients and communities.
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Broadridge Financial Solutions generously
gifted $3 million to the Zucker School of Medicine at
Hofstra/Northwell, establishing an endowed deanship in honor of
Founding Dean Dr. Lawrence G. Smith and his late wife, Deborah, and
supporting scholarships for medical students. Pictured (L to R):
Zucker School of Medicine Dean David L. Battinelli, MD; Founding
Dean Lawrence G. Smith, MD, MACP; and Rich Daly, Executive
Chairman, Broadridge Financial Solutions. Photo Credit: Northwell
Health Studios
“We are immensely grateful to Broadridge for their
transformative support in helping us offer more scholarships for
students in need, allowing them to focus fully on their studies and
provide the best patient care,” said Dr. Battinelli. “It is a
profound honor to be the first dean to hold this endowed position,
which pays tribute to my dear friend and colleague Dr. Smith and
honors the memory of his compassionate wife, Deborah. Their legacy
of service and humanitarianism will live on through the success of
our future physicians.”
Broadridge is a Long Island-headquartered global technology
leader that provides mission critical infrastructure and services
that power investing, governance and communications. In addition to
its trusted and transformative role in financial services,
Broadridge has delivered on its long-standing commitment to
corporate social responsibility locally and globally. Through the
financial support and initiatives of its foundation, Broadridge has
consistently demonstrated its dedication to removing barriers to
education and helping at-risk youth reach their full potential.
Since 2011, Broadridge has been a steadfast supporter of Hofstra
University and the Zucker School of Medicine, funding scholarships
and programs across schools at the university that have provided
essential financial aid to aspiring business and health care
professionals. This latest gift to the medical school is a
testament to the organization's unwavering commitment to the
medical school’s future and will establish scholarships for
incoming medical students, beginning with the new class entering in
2025.
“Broadridge’s long association with Northwell Health has proven
to be a key differentiator, enabling Broadridge to remain an
employer of choice to our associates, specifically through our
in-house medical facilities which are affiliated with Northwell
physicians, physician assistants and nurses,” said Tim Gokey, CEO
of Broadridge. Rich Daly, executive chairman of Broadridge, added,
“I have had the privilege of knowing Larry and Debbie Smith for
over 40 years. Larry’s never-ending commitment to help all of
Broadridge’s associates obtain the best medical care available has
extended and saved many of our associates’ lives. All of us at
Broadridge are proud to honor Larry and Debbie and support the
entire exceptional Northwell Health system.”
Since welcoming its first class in 2011, the Zucker School of
Medicine – founded through a partnership between Hofstra University
and Northwell Health – has gained national recognition for its
outstanding outcomes, distinguished faculty, research opportunities
and innovative approach to medical education. The school was
recently named among the 2024 Best Graduate Schools for Medicine by
U.S. News & World Report, ranking in the top tier for medical
research and recognized as one of the most diverse schools in the
nation, tied for fourth in New York State.
Founding Dean Lawrence G. Smith, MD, MACP, guided the school
through significant milestones, including its first graduating
class in 2015, full accreditation the same year and reaccreditation
in 2020. Dr. Smith also championed initiatives to promote diversity
and equity in the medical field, such as the Medical Scholars
Pipeline Program, launched in 2010 to support underserved students
pursuing careers in health care.
“I am deeply honored by this recognition from the Zucker School
of Medicine and the Broadridge Foundation,” said Dr. Smith, who
served as dean until his retirement in 2022. “This is not just a
personal honor but a tribute to the values of compassion and
service that define our school.”
Deborah Smith, a passionate advocate for human rights, played a
crucial role in shaping the school’s culture, mission and vision.
Her devotion to ending food insecurity and advancing global welfare
continues to inspire the school’s ongoing commitment to social
responsibility – a value strongly aligned with the Broadridge
Foundation’s philanthropic mission. “Debbie would be thrilled that
our names are now attached to a legacy that will help more students
achieve their dreams of becoming physicians, ultimately shaping the
future of medicine and improving health care and uplifting
communities,” added Dr. Smith.
While serving as founding dean, Dr. Smith was also the chief
medical officer for Northwell Health, New York State’s largest
health care provider. He served in that role from 2006 to 2011
before transitioning to physician-in-chief until December 2021.
This unique dual role enabled the Zucker School of Medicine to
leverage Northwell Health’s extensive clinical resources,
seamlessly integrating academic coursework with hands-on clinical
experiences from day one of medical school.
Dr. Battinelli, who succeeded Dr. Smith as dean of the Zucker
School of Medicine in 2022, is a founding member of the medical
school and previously served as its vice dean and dean for medical
education. He also chaired the committee charged with developing
the new medical school’s curriculum.
Dr. Battinelli will be formally installed as the Deborah and
Lawrence Smith Dean of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of
Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, along with other endowed professors
and chairs, during Northwell’s sixth annual Celebration of
Excellence event on October 9 at the New-York Historical Society in
New York City. The event brings together philanthropists,
physician-scientists and clinical leaders who are shaping the
future of health care through excellence in academic medicine.
Endowed gifts provide financial stability in perpetuity, which
allows Northwell to make strategic investments that propel new
research, advance medicine and support education and training for
the next generation of health care professionals. Endowment support
is an integral part of Northwell’s Outpacing the Impossible
campaign, a $1.4 billion comprehensive fundraising effort to fuel
innovation and support Northwell’s promise to the people it serves.
To date, the campaign has raised more than $1.36 billion with $246
million supporting endowment, including 30 new chairs and
professors.
“We are grateful to donors like Broadridge, whose vital
investment in our clinicians, scientists and students enables us to
elevate research and improve clinical care,” said Brian T. Lally,
president of the Northwell Foundation and chief development officer
at Northwell Health. “Supporting student scholarships through this
endowed deanship will have a profound impact on a new generation of
health care leaders and practitioners as well as patients in
Northwell’s communities and around the world.”
Zucker School of Medicine graduates consistently match into top
residencies nationwide, including at Northwell Health, which offers
over 200 residency and fellowship programs based at 15 Northwell
hospitals. Since its inception, the medical school has trained ten
graduating classes of physicians, scientists, and researchers who
are serving patients and leading the transformation of medicine and
health care nationally and globally.
“We thank the Broadridge Foundation for this generous gift,
named in honor of Deborah and Dr. Lawrence Smith,” said Hofstra
University President Susan Poser. “The financial support provided
by the endowment will give generations of medical students the
security to pursue their academic and professional goals, while
affirming the Zucker School’s leadership role in the health care
community.”
About the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at
Hofstra/Northwell Established in 2008, the Donald and Barbara
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell was founded by two
equal partners: Hofstra University and Northwell Health. The School
of Medicine is built upon the strong clinical and graduate medical
education programs of Northwell, as well as the robust research and
academic programs of both Hofstra and Northwell’s Feinstein
Institutes for Medical Research. For nine years in a row, the
Zucker School of Medicine has been recognized among the top medical
schools nationwide for medical research (2016-2024, U.S. News &
World Report’s Best Graduate Schools), and for the fourth year as
one of the most diverse medical schools in the country (2021-2024,
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools). The
institution comprises more than 4,000 faculty members across 25
academic departments and enrolls a diverse community of over 400
students. For more information, visit medicine.hofstra.edu.
About Broadridge Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:
BR), is a global technology leader with the trusted expertise and
transformative technology to help clients and the financial
services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing,
governance, and communications – enhancing operational resiliency,
elevating business performance, and transforming the investor
experience.
Our technology and operations platforms underpin the daily
trading of more than $10 trillion of equities, fixed income and
other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®,
Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 14,000
associates in 21 countries. For more information about us, please
visit www.broadridge.com.
About Northwell Health Northwell Health is New York
State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21
hospitals, about 900 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000
affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually
in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic
support from our communities. Our 87,000 employees – 18,900 nurses
and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health
Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the
better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein
Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation
of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker
School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell
School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information
on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and
follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and
LinkedIn.
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Lois Bentivegna, Zucker School of Medicine
516-402-2943/Lois.bentivegna@hofstra.edu
Gregg Rosenberg, Broadridge Gregg.Rosenberg@broadridge.com
Kerri Tortorella, Northwell Health Ktortorel1@northwell.edu
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