Roseanne C. Berger MD

Roseanne Berger

Roseanne C. Berger
MD

Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Family Medicine

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Specialty/Research Focus

Family Medicine; Primary Care

Contact Information
UBMD Primary Care of Amherst
850 Hopkins Road
Williamsville, New York 14221
Phone: (716) 688-9641
Fax: (716) 932-7465
bergerrc@buffalo.edu
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Professional Summary:

I am a Family Physician and clinician educator with a strong belief that excellence in health care requires curiosity, understanding of the scientific underpinnings of medicine, respect for all patients, and ability to nurture relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. I was drawn to Family Medicine because of the challenge of deciphering undifferentiated complaints and working with people over time. Patients in the rural, suburban, and urban settings where I've worked have taught me about the strengths and gaps in our health care system and also about the resilience and strengths of people.

My career started as a clerkship coordinator at the Jacobs School, followed by 29 years as the inaugural leader and Designated Institutional Official in the Office of Graduate Medical Education. During that time, I worked on accreditation, NY State GME policy, started a partnership with the Royal College of Physicians in London that evolved into the Jacobs Educator Excellence Program, implemented the Generalists Scholars Program that provides fourth year medical students with a continuity clinic and preview of residency training, and supported the establishment of the GME Ombudsman position at the Jacobs School. I also directed the Mini Medical School, a lecture series for members of the community, that promoted understanding of medical science and health conditions.

I now have the rewarding role of coaching a block of students in the Well-Beyond Curriculum and serving as a lead coach for the Heron Neighborhood. Supporting students as they adjust to the demands of medical school and envision their lives as future physicians, as well as teaching fundamental skills of interviewing and physical exam, is a capstone of my career.

Education and Training:
  • Certificate, Educator Program, Royal College of Physicians/University at Buffalo (2008)
  • Fellowship, Geriatrics, University at Buffalo (1987)
  • Residency, Family Medicine, University Hospital San Diego (1980)
  • Residency, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo/Deaconess Hospital of Buffalo (1979)
  • MD, Medicine, New York Medical College (1977)
  • BA, Art History, Cornell University (1972)

Employment:
  • Lead Coach - Heron Neighborhood, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2024-present)
  • Clinical Associate Professor, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (1993-present)
  • Primary Care Physician, UBMD Primary Care (1986-present)
  • Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Office of the Dean, University at Buffalo (2020–2021)
  • ACGME Designated Institutional Official, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2000–2020)
  • Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Office of the Dean, University at Buffalo (1992–1999)
  • Director of Faculty Development and Continuing Medical Education, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1989–1993)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (1986–1993)
  • Director of Predoctoral Education, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1991–1992)
  • Preceptor, Family Medicine Center (1983–1992)
  • Acting Medical Director, Akron Health Center (1989)
  • Associate Medical Director, Deaconess Skilled Nursing Facility (1989)
  • Staff Clinician and Faculty Preceptor, Akron Health Center (1981–1989)
  • Associate Medical Director, Family Medicine Center (1980–1983)
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Awards and Honors:
  • Buffalo Spree Top Doctor (2024)
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society (2015)
  • Parker J. Palmer Courage to Lead Award (2014)
  • Dean's Award (2014)

Research Expertise:
  • Osteoporosis Prevention: Physician Attitudes, Knowledge & Behaviors: Prospective Review of Falls at Buffalo General Hospital
  • Technology Diffusion Using Geriatric Education Centers: Multi-Site Study Flu Vaz Project, Millard Fillmore Hospitals

Grants and Sponsored Research:
  • January 1992–December 1995
    Training in Predoctoral Education in Family Medicine
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • January 1989–December 1989
    Osteoporosis Prevention: Physician Attitudes, Knowledge & Behaviors
    American Academy of Family Physicians
    Role: Principal Investigator

Journal Articles:

Books and Book Chapters:

  • Berger R. (2006) Hearing Difficulty. In: Office Care Geriatrics. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Inc., 134-146.

Professional Memberships:
  • New York State Board of Medicine; Board members are advisory to the NYS Department of Education on matters of licensure including developing standards and reviewing qualifications of applicants (2016–present)

Presentations:
  • "Reflective Practice in Learning" Jacobs Educator Excellence Program (2024)
  • "Small Group Teaching" Jacobs Educator Excellence Program (2024)
  • "Creating an Equitable and Safe Learning Environment" Jacobs Educator Excellence Program - Faculty Development Program, Jacobs School of Medicine (2024)
  • "Feeding Back and Forward: Ways to Nourish and Promote Learning." Woodhull Faculty Development Workshop, NYC Health + Hospitals (2021)
  • "Feedback to Feedforward." Virtual Conference, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull (2021)
  • "Unconscious Bias and Its Impact on Education and Clinical Care." Admissions Committee, University at Buffalo (2021)
  • "Leading the Response to Micro-aggressions and Unconscious Bias." Jacobs Leadership Track, University at Buffalo (2021)
  • "Consciously Exploring Unconscious Bias." Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2020)
  • "ERASE-ing Patient Mistreatment of Trainees." Inaugural Medical Education and Educational Research Conference, University at Buffalo (2020)
  • "The Trouble Within: Patient Mistreatment of Physicians and Clinical Staff." Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2020)
  • "Certification of an Online Tool to Facilitate Delivery of Appreciation Notes to Trainees." Gold Humanism Summit, Gold Foundation (2019)
  • "Unconscious Bias and Its Impact on Education and Clinical Care." Admissions Committee, University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "Unconscious Bias." Group on Resident Affairs, Annual Meeting, Association of American Medical Colleges (2017)
  • "Critical Reflection and Unconscious Bias." Diversity Committee Grand Rounds and Workshop, Creighton University Medical Center (2016)
  • "Rewards and Challenges of Establishing a Faculty Development Program Through a Ten-Year International Collaboration." International Conference on Residency Education (2016)
  • "Small Group Teaching: A Smorgasbord of Techniques." International Conference on Residency Education (2016)
  • "Unconscious Bias." Group on Resident Affairs, Annual Meeting, Association of American Medical Colleges (2016)
  • "Promoting a Culture of Teaching and Learning." Faculty Development Retreat, Woodhull Medical Center (2016)
  • "Promoting a Culture of Teaching and Learning." Faculty Development Retreat, Woodhull Medical Center (2015)
  • "GME: Preparing the Physician Workforce of the Future." Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2014)
  • "Dashing Through Our Programs: Facilitating an Annual Special Review Process Through Use of an Institutional Dashboard at the University at Buffalo." Group on Resident Affairs, Annual Meeting, Association of American Medical Colleges (2014)
  • "DIO Leadership Skills in the New Environment." Group on Resident Affairs Plenary, Association of American Medical Colleges (2014)
  • "Role of a GME Ombudsman." Group on Resident Affairs, Annual Meeting, Association of American Medical Colleges (2014)
  • "Dashing Through Our Programs: Facilitating an Annual Special Review Process Through Use of an Institutional Dashboard at the University at Buffalo." Annal Educational Conference, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (2014)
  • "Falls, Screening and Prevention." VA Healthcare Center of Western New York (2013)
  • "New York State's Institutional GME Budget Experience: It's Not Just About the Numbers." Group on Resident Affairs, Spring Meeting, Association of American Medical Colleges (2012)
  • "Preventing Falls in the Geriatric Population." Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Erie County Medical Center (2012)
  • "Shaping Tomorrow's Doctors: Responding to Proposed Changes in Resident Education Requirements." Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2010)
  • "Evaluation of a web-based tool to assess clinical teaching." 14th Ottawa Conference on the Assessment of Competence in Medicine and the Healthcare Professions (2010)
  • "Leadership/Teamwork Training is an Effective Method to Teach System-Based Practice, Professionalism and Communication Skills." Department of Surgery 6th Annual Research Day, University at Buffalo (2010)
  • "Concepts of Competence and ACGME Core Competencies." Department of Surgery Development Retreat, University at Buffalo (2005)
  • "Teaching and Evaluating Professionalism." Group on Resident Affairs, Professional Development Meeting, Association of American Medical Colleges (2004)
  • "The 3 Ps of Resident Work Hours: Professionalism, Patient Care, Police Tactics." Group on Resident Affairs, Professional Development Meeting, Association of American Medical Colleges (2003)
  • "Implementation and Use of a Web-Based Tool for Managing Resident Work Hours." Annual Meeting, Association for Hospital Medical Education (2002)
  • "What is the Value Added of GME?" Group on Resident Affairs, Professional Development Meeting, Association of American Medical Colleges (1999)
  • "Resident Work Hours." Graduate & Undergraduate Medical Education in the New Millennium, New York Academy of Medicine (1998)
  • "Encouraging Community Physicians to Teach: A Novel Funding Strategy." Primary Education for the 21st Century: Lessons from National Initiatives (1998)
  • "Elements of a Core Curriculum for Residency Education." Group on Resident Affairs Special Workshop, Professional Development Meeting, Association of American Medical Colleges (1998)
  • "Consortium Approach to Graduate Medical Education: Responding to the HCFA Demonstration Project." Group on Resident Affairs, Professional Development Meeting, Association of American Medical Colleges (1997)
  • "GME Consortia: Mechanisms for Managing Resident Training Positions." Association of Hospital Medical Educators (1996)
  • "GME Financing." Albany Medical School (1995)
  • "Changing GME: Market Forces vs. Regulation." Annual Conference, Association of American Medical Colleges (1995)
  • "GME Consortia: The Buffalo Experience." Plenary Session, National Meeting, Association of American Medical Colleges (1994)
  • "Geriatric Pearls." Invited Address, Department of Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (1994)
  • "Graduate Medical Education Financing." Family Medicine Faculty Development Seminar, University at Buffalo (1994)
  • "Problem Based Learning." Family Medicine Faculty Retreat, University at Buffalo (1994)
  • "Graduate Medical Education - Predicting the Future." Department of Pediatrics Faculty Retreat, University at Buffalo (1993)
  • "Graduate Medical Education Consortia." School of Medicine Retreat, SUNY Stony Brook (1993)
  • "The Graduate Medical Education Consortium of Buffalo." New York State Council on Graduate Medical Education (1993)
  • "Problem Based Learning - Introduction to Tutorials." Gowanda Medical Center (1992)
  • "Development of a Student Self-Assessment Form for an Eight Week Community-Oriented Primary Care Course." Predoctoral Education Conference, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (1992)
  • "Tips From Here and Elsewhere - Having Fun with Feedback." Predoctoral Education Conference, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (1992)
  • "Evaluation Skills: Tips from Here and Elsewhere." University at Buffalo (1990)
  • "Geriatric Assessment." J.N. Adam Developmental Center (1989)
  • "Falls in the Elderly." Department of Family Medicine, Millard Fillmore Hospital (1988)
  • "Falls in the Elderly." Psychiatry Residents, Millard Fillmore Hospital (1987)
  • "Development of an Academic Nursing Home." Annual Meeting, Association of American Medical Colleges (1986)
  • "Faculty Practice: Many Forms, Many Functions." Northeast Regional Conference, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (1986)
  • "Falls in the Elderly." Psychiatry Residents, Millard Fillmore Hospital (1986)
  • "Introduction to Geriatrics: A Review of Demographics, Physiologic changes, Physical Findings." Department of Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (1986)
  • "Behavioral Problems in the Elderly." Deaconess Skilled Nursing Facility (1986)
  • "Psychosocial Issues in Prenatal Care." Department of Family Medicine, University at Buffalo
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Service Activities:
  • Select faculty members for recognition of outstanding achievement; Member, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Awards Committee (2025–2028)
  • Mini Medical School: Provide guidance and recommendations for content and programming for education series targeting community members; Advisory Board Member (2024–present)
  • ; Alternate Representative - Faculty Council (2024)
  • Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Food As Medicine Annual Symposium; Planning Committee - advise on themes and speakers; raise funds in support of event (2022–present)
  • University at Buffalo: Workgroup on Graduate Education reporting to President's Advisory Council on Race; Chair (2021)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Subcommittee on Teaching, Education and Development; Co-Chair (2021–2023)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: 1st & 2nd Year Medical Student Mentoring Groups; Facilitator (2020–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Subcommittee on Recruitment of URM students, residents and graduate students; Chair (2019)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Leadership Track; Mentor (2019–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: LCME Task Force on Academic Environment and Diversity; Co-Chair (2018–2019)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: LCME Advisory Task Force; Member (2018–2019)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Search Committee for Inaugural Director of Medical Education and Educational Research Institute; Chair (2018)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: LCME Task Force on Standard 3 for LCME Site Visit Preparation; Co-Chair (2018)
  • Journal of Graduate Medical Education; Manuscript Reviewer (2018–present)
  • Greater New York Hospital Association: GME Advisory Group; Appointed Member (2017–2023)
  • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education: Clinical Learning Environment Review Team; Volunteer Site Visitor (2016–2023)
  • New York State Board of Medicine: Advisory Body to the New York State Board of Regents; Member (2016–present)
  • International Workgroup on Foreign Medical Graduates; Member (2016–present)
  • NYS Board for Medicine Advise and review NYS policies on professional practice of medicine and other clinically licensed professions; Review and recommend actions on licensure of graduates of international medical schools; participate on panels for physician license restoration and questions of moral character of applicants; Member (2015–2025)
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society, Resident Chapter: Support activities of chapter; serve on selection committee for GHHS medical students, residents, and faculty; Advisor (2015–present)
  • Review applications and recommend candidates for induction of students, residents, and faculty to GHHS; Selection Committee - Gold Humanism Honor Society (2015–present)
  • University at Buffalo: Educational Innovation and Assessment Advisory Council; Member (2014–2018)
  • Veterans Administration Medical Center: Search Committee for Chief of Staff; Member (2013)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Search Committee for Chair of Department of Surgery; Member (2013–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Search Committee for Director of Inclusion; Member (2012)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Planning Workgroup on Clinical Simulation for New Medical School; Leader (2012)
  • Kaleida Health: Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; Member (2012–2015)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Council of Inclusion in Medicine and Science Oversight Committee; Member (2012–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Clinical and Translational Research Seminar Series Planning Committee; Chair (2011–2013)
  • Independent Health Association: Physician Advisory Committee on Geriatrics; Member (2010–2012)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Search Committee for Chair of Department of Medicine; Member (2010)
  • University at Buffalo Clinical and Translational Research Center: Research Education, Training and Career Development; Co-Chair (2009–2011)
  • University at Buffalo Clinical and Translational Research Center: Operations Committee; Member (2009–2011)
  • New York State Council on Graduate Medical Education: Workgroup on Transparency and Accountability; Chair (2007–2012)
  • WBFO Public Service Radio: Advisory Board of Directors; Chair (2005–2008)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences/Royal College of Physicians: Educator Program; Co-Founder and Faculty Member (2005–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Mini Medical School; Director (2003–2024)
  • Organize, moderate, and promote evening education on science and medicine to an audience of adults and students. Special sessions designed for students enrolled in BOCES and high school AP classes.; Director, Mini Medical School (2003–2024)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: LCME Task Force on GME Accreditation Self Study; Chair (2002)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Graduate Medical Education Committee; Chair (2001–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Family Medicine Endowment Board; Treasurer (2001–2016)
  • WBFO Public Service Radio: Advisory Board of Directors; Member and Past President (1999–2010)
  • Association of American Medical Colleges: GME Core Curriculum Working Group; Co-Chair (1999)
  • Association of American Medical Colleges: Group on Resident Affairs; Past Chair (1999)
  • Association of American Medical Colleges: Group on Resident Affairs; Chair (1998)
  • Planned Parenthood of Buffalo and Eric County, Inc.: Medical Committee; Chair (1996–1997)
  • Association of American Medical Colleges: Group on Resident Affairs; Chair-Elect (1996)
  • Planned Parenthood of Buffalo and Eric County, Inc.: Board of Directors; Member (1994–2000)
  • Association of American Medical Colleges: Group on Resident Affairs; Member (1994–2022)
  • Association of American Medical Colleges: Section on Resident Education Steering Committee; Member (1994–1997)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Indirect Medical Education Oversight Committee; Member (1994)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Robert Wood Johnson Generalist Physician Initiative Steering Committee; Member (1993–1997)
  • New York State Council on Graduate Medical Education; Member (1992–2012)
  • New York State Council on Graduate Medical Education: Primary Care Subcommittee; Member (1992–2006)
  • New York State Council on Graduate Medical Education: Consortia Subcommittee; Member (1992–2006)
  • Graduate Medical/Dental Education Consortium of Buffalo: Administrative Committee; Member (1992–2002)
  • University at Buffalo Primary Care Resource Center: Executive Committee; Member (1992–1997)
  • Health Care Association of Western New York State: Graduate Medical Education Task Force; Chair (1992–1994)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Family Medicine/Nurse Practitioner Collaboration Joint Committee; Member (1992)
  • LCME: University of Oklahoma Fellow Program; Member (1992)
  • Graduate Medical/Dental Education Consortium of Buffalo: Incoming Resident Week; Director (1992–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Program Directors Advisory Committee; Member (1992–present)
  • Health Resources and Services Administration: Faculty Development Grant Review Committee; Member (1991–1994)
  • Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital: ad hoc Committee on Caring for the Elderly; Chair (1991)
  • Project Hope; Physician Volunteer (1990–1991)
  • Department of Health and Human Services: Faculty Development Grant Cycle; Consultant (1990–1993)
  • New York State Task Force on Life and the Law: Coalition of Attorneys, Physicians and Concerned Citizens; Member (1989–1990)
  • UBMD Family Medicine: Executive Committee; Member (1989–1992)
  • Deaconess Skilled Nursing Facility: Pharmacy Committee; Member (1989)
  • Deaconess Skilled Nursing Facility: Medical Advisory Committee; Member (1989)
  • PRAXIS: Departmental Newsletter Editorial Board; Chair (1988–1992)
  • Buffalo General Hospital: Task Force on Falls Prevention; Chair (1988–1989)
  • UBMD Family Medicine: Primary Care Team Committee; Member (1986–present)
  • Child Care Resource and Referral Center of Erie County: Board of Directors; Member (1986)
  • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine: Northeast Regional Conference Program Committee; Member (1986)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Family Medicine Intern Support Group; Faculty Leader (1984–1986)
  • Family Planning Association of Erie County: Medical Advisory Committee; Member (1982)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council; Ex-Officio Member (1982–present)
  • Millard Fillmore Hospital: Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; Chair (1981–1989)
  • Buffalo General Hospital: Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; Chair (1981–1989)
  • Deaconess Hospital: OB-GYN Committee; Member (1981–1983)

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Contact Information

UBMD Primary Care of Amherst
850 Hopkins Road
Williamsville, New York 14221
Phone: (716) 688-9641
Fax: (716) 932-7465
bergerrc@buffalo.edu
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