The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences' DoctHERS is a network of female physicians, scientists, faculty, health care professionals, residents and students who address current issues in the medical and scientific fields in order to foster advancement, mentorship and equal opportunities for future generations of women in medicine and science.
About Us
The network provides year-round opportunities for support and development through various events. By connecting alumni to each other and to current students, we have the ability to inspire, empower and teach our peers and the next generation. Contact us for more information!
Dr. Lauren Kuwik received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Fordham University in 2004, where she was part of the Fordham College Honors Program and graduated magna cum laude. She went on to study medicine at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, where she graduated summa cum laude with research honors in 2008.
Dr Kuwik completed her residency training in Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Buffalo in January 2013. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
Dr. Kuwik enjoys spending time with her husband Keith, and their three children. In her free time, she runs, does yoga and loves to read. She teaches local UB medical students. She also enjoys blogging and other forms of medical thought piece writing.
UB DoctHers Co-Presidents 2025-2026
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Aya Halwah, Class of 2028
- Carla Schwarz, Class of 2028
- Mackenzie Lenahan, Class of 2028
- Abby Contello, Class of 2028
- Rose Berkun, MD '92
- Lynn-Marie Aronica, MD '99
- Gale R. Burstein, MD '90
- Helen M. Cappuccino, MD '88
- Iris Danziger, MD '86
- Roberta E. Gebhard, DO
- Lauren Kuwik, MD '08
- Susan Littler, MD '91, PhD '83
- Lori Luzi, MD '88
- Julie Madjeski, MD
- Nancy Nielsen, PhD, MD '76
- Melissa Rayhill, MD '10
- Sylvia H. Regalla, MD '75
- Stephanie Tzetzo
- Karen Walcott, MD '02
Five women have reached the presidency of the American Medical Association, including our own Dr. Nancy Nielsen. From left to right, Dr. Patrice Harris, president-elect; Dr. Ardis Hoven (2013-2014); Dr. Barbara McAneny, current president; Dr. Nancy Nielsen (2008-2009); Dr. Nancy Dickey, first woman president, (1997-1998).
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Contact us if you want to join the DoctHERS network, get involved in events and learn what you can do to better assist our members!
Contact Information:
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Office of Medical Advancement
316 Harriman Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
716-829-2773
Fax: 716-829-6067
Jennifer Britton
Senior Director of Constituent and Alumni Engagement
Health Sciences
716-829-2586
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