Dr. Melissa Glassman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Melissa E. Glassman is an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the Medical Director of the Newborn Clinic at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She founded the Newborn Clinic in 2009 to provide timely outpatient follow-up for newborns discharged from the hospital, focusing on general newborn care, education, and addressing unique medical issues of this age group. Dr. Glassman also established the NYP Outpatient Breastfeeding Support Program in 2017, which offers in-person and telelactation visits, assisting breastfeeding mothers in achieving their feeding goals with the support of international board-certified lactation consultants. In 2021, she implemented self-scheduling telelactation capabilities that help reduce disparities and increase access to breastfeeding support. Dr. Glassman is committed to promoting breastfeeding medicine and collaborates with the NYC Department of Health on the Baby Friendly Designation initiative, facilitating education and support for new families. She is an active member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and serves as chair of its abstract review committee. Her expertise includes breastfeeding medicine, promotion, and general newborn care.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

2009-01-01 — Present

Newborn Clinic, Ambulatory Care Network • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Founded the Newborn Clinic to provide outpatient follow-up for discharged newborns.

Medical Director

2017-01-01 — Present

NYP Outpatient Breastfeeding Support Program • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Established the breastfeeding support program to assist mothers and infants.

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)