The suicides of a fourth-year student at New York University's (NYU's) Langone Medical Center, in New York City, and a psychiatry resident at NYU Langone Health, which occurred within a week of each other, have sparked a wave of emotions and a renewed search for answers.
The university confirmed the deaths to Medscape Medical News in a statement: "We were saddened to learn of the recent deaths of one of our medical students and one of our psychiatry residents, both by suicide. Counseling and support services are being offered to students, faculty, and staff. On behalf of the institution, we extend our deepest condolences to their families, friends, classmates, and colleagues. Because of the sensitive nature of this issue, we will not be commenting further."
The New York Post, citing police sources, reported that the body of Andrea Liu, 26, was found hanging by a rope inside Vilcek Hall — an NYU-owned dormitory — on the morning of May 1.
According to the New York Post, sources said, "Police believe it was a suicide and say Liu left a note." The newspaper reported she was on track to graduate within weeks.
The university did not release the name of the psychiatry resident or further details.
