We honor Red’s service, generosity, and enduring contribution to NYZC. His presence and commitment remain part of the life of our community.
Robert (Red) Schiller was Senior Vice President, Clinical Affairs; Chair, Graduate Medical Education; Chair, Alfred and Gail Engelberg Department of Family Medicine at Mount Sinai/Beth Israel. He attended the New York University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in family medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, where he also completed a one-year fellowship in family medicine. He had a professional interest in homeopathy, acupuncture, and other alternative therapies that complement conventional medical care, as well as a strong interest in the integration of alternative medicine into primary care training. Dr. Schiller was the recipient of several awards including the Park-Davis Award for Teaching Medicine. Shiller was known for his leadership and innovation as a physician and administrator, served on NYZC’s Advisory Board, and worked closely with Koshin and Chodo on the biennial Symposium as well as many other projects.