New York, NY - John Jay College Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with the Mount Sinai Health System's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Human Performance, creating expanded opportunities to support the health, wellness, and performance of John Jay student-athletes.
This partnership brings together the expertise of the Mount Sinai's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Human Performance team with the commitment of John Jay Athletics to provide comprehensive sports medicine services and resources for Bloodhound student-athletes. Through the partnership, student-athletes will benefit from enhanced access to specialized evaluation, injury management, rehabilitation guidance, and performance-focused care.
"We are excited to partner with the Mount Sinai PM&R Program to further strengthen our sports medicine program at John Jay Athletics and the level of care and support available to our student-athletes," said Head Athletic Trainer; Philena Latcha. "A special thank you to all those at Mount Sinai that were involved in getting this program off the ground.
This collaboration reflects our continued commitment to student-athlete wellness and to providing resources that help our athletes succeed both on and off the field."
"The health and well-being of our student-athletes are our highest priorities; and this partnership represents an important investment in their success," said Interim Director of Athletics Brandon Fieland. "By connecting our athletic training staff with one of the nation's leading health systems, we are creating additional opportunities for our student-athletes to receive specialized care, guidance, and resources throughout their athletic careers. We are grateful to Mount Sinai for their collaboration and look forward to building a long-term partnership that benefits our student-athletes and strengthens the John Jay Athletics community."
The Mount Sinai Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Human Performance Program is nationally recognized for its expertise in rehabilitation medicine, musculoskeletal care, and sports-related injury management. The collaboration will help provide John Jay Athletics with additional medical insight and support in areas including injury prevention, recovery strategies, rehabilitation planning, and return-to-play guidance.
"We are excited to partner with the John Jay athletic community and support its student- athletes. By working closely with the athletic training staff, coaches, and administration, we hope to create an environment where athletes receive exceptional care, recover confidently from injuries, and have every opportunity to succeed in their sport," said Dr. Sean Schowalter, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Human Performance at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
"We are honored to partner with John Jay Athletics to advance the health and performance of its student-athletes. By working closely with athletic trainers, coaches, and university leadership, we aim to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care that supports injury prevention, facilitates recovery, and empowers athletes to reach their full potential in competition and in life," said Dr. Joseph Herrera, Chair for the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Human Performance for the Mount Sinai Health System.
"As a proud John Jay graduate
, I'm thrilled about this partnership and the opportunity to support the Bloodhounds as they pursue excellence on the field," said Oscar Pagan III '04, Associate Director of Business Development for the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Human Performance.
The partnership underscores a shared commitment between John Jay College Athletics and Mount Sinai to advancing student-athlete care through evidence-based medicine, collaborative practice, and community engagement.
This partnership will officially start in Fall 2026.
