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Rachel Boykan
Clinical Professor
Pediatrics
Renaissance School of Medicine
Biography
Dr. Boykan is a pediatric hospitalist and Associate Residency Director for the Stony Brook Pediatric Residency Program. As an advocate for tobacco control she has partnered with the New York State Smokers’ Quitline to implement their Opt-to-Quit™ program, through which smokers can be referred from a hospital or clinic electronically to the Quitline. Dr. Boykan also works closely with the American Academy of Pediatrics to address smoking exposure in children and use of electronic cigarettes in teenagers.
Education
- MD, Stony Brook University School of Medicine
- Residency, Stony Brook University Department of Pediatrics
- BA, The Juilliard School
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News Highlights
July 23, 2019
FDA Launches Nearly $60 Million Campaign To Educate Teenagers About Dangers Of E-Cigarettes
3 CBS Philly
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May 10, 2019
Vaping, on rise in Atlanta and U.S., is easier for teens to hide
Atlanta Journal Constitution
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April 24, 2019
Study Suggests Teens Who Vape Have No Idea How Much Nicotine They Are Getting And
Related Dangers
CBS New York
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April 23, 2019
Many Teens Think E-Cigs Are Nicotine-Free, They’re Not
Healthline
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January 3, 2019
FDA Expected to Rule on E-Cigarette Restrictions
USAgNet
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