Manhattan Restorative Health Sciences Announces Inaugural Class of Medical Assistant Student Fellows

Manhattan Restorative Health Sciences (MRHS), a leader in integrative and regenerative medicine, has announced the inaugural class of Medical Assistant Student Fellows—three outstanding future healthcare leaders who have each been awarded a $50,000 grant to participate in an immersive, 12-month fellowship focused on interventional pain, behavioral health, and restorative care, according to a recent press release.

The program is housed at MRHS’s flagship facilities, in Manhattan and New Hyde Park, along with satellite locations across New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. Designed to offer unparalleled hands-on training, this highly competitive fellowship equips students with real-world clinical experience in minimally invasive procedures, behavioral medicine, and patient-centered innovation.

“We are proud to invest in these future leaders who share our mission to move medicine forward through compassionate, evidence-based care,” said Dr. Timothy Canty, Founder and Medical Director of MRHS. “This fellowship is more than just training—it’s a partnership in transforming how we treat pain, trauma, and chronic illness.”

2025 Inaugural Fellows

Nathalie Ramirez Rodriguez, Pre-PA – Boston University, Undergraduate Class of 2025
Originally from Long Island, NY, Nathalie graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology on the pre-Physician Assistant track. A proud first-generation college graduate and fluent Spanish speaker, she is passionate about breaking down language and cultural barriers in healthcare. Her commitment to increasing Latinx representation in medicine is matched by her dedication to health equity and inclusive care—especially in underserved communities. During her time at MRHS, she looks forward to working closely with patients from diverse backgrounds, particularly women, and plans to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant with a special interest in women’s health. A personal motto she embraces is: “All it takes is a smile.”

Michelle Cho, Pre-Med – Georgetown University, Undergraduate Class of 2025
Michelle was born in Indiana and now calls Staten Island, NY, home. She recently graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in Healthcare Management and Policy on the pre-med track. While at Georgetown, she served as captain of the university’s cheerleading team, worked as an EMT with Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Services, and conducted research in the Forcelli Lab in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology. Michelle plans to attend medical school and ultimately combine her systems-level understanding of healthcare with her clinical training to improve care for NYC residents, particularly non-English-speaking communities.

Joaquin Casino, Pre-Med – Cornell University, Undergraduate Class of 2025
Joaquin Casino grew up on Long Island, NY, and recently graduated from Cornell University. He plans to enter medical school in 2026 and is particularly interested in programs in the Northeast. Inspired by his mother and other mentors in the healthcare field, Joaquin chose to pursue medicine to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. In addition to his clinical interests, Joaquin enjoys snowboarding, walking his dog, spending time with friends, and watching movies.

Each fellow will rotate through MRHS’s interventional pain and behavioral health teams, engaging in high-volume procedural clinics, including spinal cord stimulation (SCS), peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS), kyphoplasty, Intracept, and regenerative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC). Fellows will also contribute to innovative non-opioid programs, such as Ketamine-VR therapy for treatment-resistant depression, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for PTSD and anxiety.

Fellowship Details:

• 12-month program
• $50,000 grant per fellow
• Mentorship under board-certified physicians
• Exposure to real-world healthcare delivery, EMR platforms, and multidisciplinary care planning
• Access to MRHS’s high-volume clinics, performing over 40,000 procedures annually

Next Cohort & Application Info

Applications for the next cycle open in January 2026. Interested students should send their CV and cover letter to people@mrhsclinics.com.