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Lori Solomon, M.D., M.P.H.

Chair and Clinical Associate Professor of‌ Family and Community Medicine at New York Medical College
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Lori Solomon, M.D. '99, M.P.H. '09, has been an active NYMC faculty member since completing her residency in family medicine at Brown University, where she served as a chief resident. She has filled many roles in the School of Medicine including associate dean of community health affairs, director of the Family Medicine Clerkship, director of the Foundations of Clinical Medicine course and chair of the Third- and Fourth- Year Curriculum Subcommittee. Dr. Solomon has led curricular reform initiatives on cultural competency, community and preventive medicine, evidence-based medicine, clinical skill development and longitudinally integrated clerkships.

Dr. Solomon spent a year doing HIV bench research before attending New York Medical College. She is a member of the medical honors society Alpha Omega Alpha and has been awarded for her work in the community in Westchester County and the Bronx. Her research interests include environmental determinants of physical activity in children, health literacy and medical education.

As a family physician, Dr. Solomon is committed to improving patients' healthcare experience and health outcomes through longitudinal, comprehensive medical care. She loves helping her patients adopt healthy lifestyles and supporting patients through all life phases.

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  • Understanding Daytime vs. Nighttime OTC Cold and Flu Treatments
    Dr. Solomon, chair and clinical associate professor at New York Medical College, is available to discuss the distinctions between daytime and nighttime OTC cold and flu treatments. As medical director of the Family Health Center, she provides insights into effective symptom management for all ages.
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    Dr. Solomon advises maintaining a regular sleep schedule and gradually adjusting bedtime by 15 minutes if sensitive to time changes. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment, avoid caffeine and screens before bed, and establish a bedtime routine. "Adequate sleep is important for overall health," she notes, highlighting its impact on mood, memory, and immunity.
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