Kenneth J. Steier, DO, MPH, MHA is the Associate Medical Director and Director of Osteopathic Medical Education at the Nassau University Medical Center. In his role as DME, Dr. Steier oversees the medical education of 30 residents along with dozens of third and fourth year medical students from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Stony Brook School of Medicine. As Associate Medical Director, Dr. Steier assists the Medical Director in leading the medical staff of the hospital, monitoring quality improvement initiatives, and interacting with the medical community. When the Medical Director is unavailable, the Associate Medical Director serves in his capacity.

Dr. Steier graduated from NYCOM in 1983 and completed a rotating internship as well as an Internal Medicine Residency and a Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship. He is triple-board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Steier also has Master's degrees in both Public Health and Health Administration, and is currently enrolled in a Master's of Business Administration ("MBA") program.

As Patient Safety Officer, Dr. Steier oversees patient safety throughout NUMC and serves on the Joint Commission Leadership Team. He is chair of the important Medication Safety Committee and Vice-chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. He is also Medical Director of the Pulmonary Care Unit.

In addition to his responsibilities at NUMC, Dr. Steier has several Federal Appointments and has achieved national recognition. He is a member of the Food and Drug Administration's Panel on Respiratory Drugs and Devices, which reviews new drugs and medical equipment submitted to the FDA for regulatory approval. In addition, Dr. Steier is a consultant to the Health Resources Services Administration, which evaluates grant applications for residency support from hospitals across the United States. Recently, Dr. Steier was appointed by the President of the American Osteopathic Association to the Council on Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions, which oversees residency training nationally.

Dr. Steier was chosen by the NYCOM graduating class of 2005 as the "Preceptor of Year" and has previously been chosen by interns and residents as "Teacher of the Year." He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Dean for NYCOM.

Dr. Steier also makes frequent appearances, as a medical expert, on News 12, Channel 29 and Channel 55.

Dr. Steier is an avid sports fan, closely following the New York Yankees, Rangers, Jets and Knicks, and plays competitive league basketball twice per week.