Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal MedicineStandardized Patient Program CoordinatorTouro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown

Dr. Michael Foti is a physician, professor, and mental health advocate with a strong passion for medical education and wellness. After completing his internal medicine residency at Greenwich Hospital – Yale New Haven Health, he has worked in undergraduate medical education for over two years. He began his academic career at NYITCOM and, for the past two years, has served as a clinical assistant professor of internal medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, New York. His roles include Standardized Patient Program Coordinator and Co-Coordinator of the 3rd year Clinical Skills Assessment Program. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the NYS Osteopathic Medical Society and a member of the National Faculty of the NBOME. 

Education

  • DO, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • BS, Iona University

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Osteopathic Internal Medicine
  • NYS Medical License

Honors and Awards

  • American Osteopathic Foundation’s 2024 State Emerging Leader Award for NYS

Research

Research Interests: Public health and mental health, Clinical literature reviews or retrospective cohort analysis; ultrasound and validation of OMT

Memberships and Affiliations

  • NYS Osteopathic Medical Society
  • American College of Osteopathic Internists
  • American Osteopathic Association
  • Society for Simulation in Healthcare
  • Association of Standardized Patient Educators
  • Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Physical Diagnosis Instructor
  • Early Clinical Experience Instructor
  • Clinical Systems Instructor
  • Standardized Patient Program Coordinator

Languages

  • English
  • Italian