Jerry Saunders II, MD, PhD
Pathologist
1468 Madison Ave New York NY, 10029About
Dr. Jerry Saunders II is a physician-scientist and pathology resident in New York, NY. Pathologists specialize in the diagnosis and characterization of diseases, largely through the study of body tissues, cells, fluids, and using various laboratory medicine techniques. As a nascent pathologist, Dr. Saunders may help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition as well as help direct medical decision making. Potential analyses include examination of biopses, blood cells, micro-organisms, molecular/genetic testing, and informatics. Drawing upon his scientific training, Dr. Saunders is engaged in research studies focused on both new and existing questions in medicine. He is passionate about science communication as well as enhancing both medical and scientific literacy.
Education and Training
University of Rochester Doctor of Medicine 2023
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry PhD in Pathology 2020
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Master of Biomedical Sciences 2013
Brandeis University BA, BS Majors: Biology, Health: Science, Society, and Policy 2011
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Awards
- William B. Hawkins Award 2023 University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- Society of ’67 Kinney Scholar 2022 Association of Pathology Chairs University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- Best Poster Award 2019 University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- Best Poster Award, Molecular and Cell Biology 2018 James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute University of Rochester Medical Center
- Best Poster Award 2018 33rd National MD/PhD Student Conference Keystone Conference Center
- NIH NIAID Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in HealthResearch Award 2017
- Best Poster Award 2017 Cell Biology of Disease Graduate Program University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- Semifinalist, Master’s in Biomedical Sciences Best Thesis Award 2013 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Richard Kaufman ’58 Memorial Prize for Leadership and Academic Excellence 2011 Brandeis University
- Dean’s List 2011 Brandeis University
- Eli J. Segal Citizen Service Fellowship 2009 Brandeis University
- Posse Foundation Full-Tuition Leadership Scholarship 2011
- Featured Doctor, Best in New York Magazine 2024 The Mount Sinai Hospital
Professional Memberships
- Radiation Research Society
- College of American Pathologists
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Rochester Museum and Science Center - Ask It Explainer- Educated museum guests about scientific and historic exhibits. Communicated scientific principles through interactive demonstrations
- Brandeis Men of Color Alliance, Brandeis University - Participated in student-led community service projects to promote the positive development of male minority youth in Waltham, Massachusetts.
- Escort Safety Service, Department of Public Safety, Brandeis University
- Emergency Department, Newton Wellesley Hospital - Volunteer- Assisted medical professionals as needed to address the concerns of patients and their families.
Internships
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
What do you attribute your success to?
- I chose to pursue a career in health for two simple reasons. I have always been fascinated by the natural world, and it has always been a goal of mine to empower and to improve the lives of others. Combining the two, academic medicine was a natural fit.
Areas of research
Hematology
Hematopoiesis
Clinical pathology
Radiobiology
Medical sociology
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