New York, NY (April 23, 2026)—New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is proud to host the Forum on Inter-Collegiate Regional Events for Nursing Doctoral Students and Faculty (FIRE). The NYAM Section on Nursing’s flagship annual event will take place on Monday, April 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Attending doctoral nursing students submitted their scholarship ahead of time. The attendees with most engaging submissions will present their findings publicly over the course of the evening. NYAM Fellow Aliza Bitton Ben-Zacharia, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, FAAN, an assistant professor at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing who is co-leading the event, said FIRE creates a space to highlight scholarship, collaborate on ideas, and learn from peers across disciplines.
“For anyone interested in collaboration, feedback, or simply seeing the range of ongoing doctoral work, it’s a worthwhile experience,” Dr. Ben-Zacharia told NYAM in a recent conversation. “I’m most looking forward to the conversations that come out of it—hearing how others are thinking about their work, the challenges they’re tackling, and the different approaches they’re using.”
NYAM Fellow Gabriela Mattson, PhD, RN-C, MBA, MSN, echoed Dr. Ben Zacharia’s enthusiasm for the event that can create a collaboration pipeline for nursing students at an early stage of their careers. Mattson reflected that she was once a Student Member at FIRE, and now serving in leadership with NYAM’s Section on Social Work. “Becoming a NYAM Fellow opens doors. (FIRE) is about growth, mentorship, and community,” she explained.
Registration is free of charge, and there is still space available. We hope you’ll join us for an evening that will empower healthier, longer lives for all.
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