Education and Training:

• Residency, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (1979)
• MD, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (1976)
• Fellowship, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (1971)
• PhD, Microbiology, Catholic University of America (1969)

Employment:

• Senior Associate Dean for Health Policy, Medicine, University at Buffalo, The State university of New York (2010-present)
• Clinical Professor, Medicine, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (1979-present)
• Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, Medicine, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (2003–2010)
• Chief Medical Officer, Independent Health (2004–2007)
• Associate Medical Director for Quality, Independent Health (1997–2004)
• Assistant Dean for Adademic and Student Affairs, Medicine, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (1979–2003)
• Private Practice, Internal Medicine (1994–2002)
• Chief Medical Officer, Western Regional Offices, NY State Department of Health (1995–1997)
• Regional Medical Coordinator, Office of Professional Medical Conduct/Office of Health Systems Management, NY State Department of Health (1989–1997)
• Private Practice, Buffalo Medical Group, Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases (1979–1994)
• Member, Board for Professional Medical Conduct, NYS Department of Health (1985–1989)
• Assistant Director, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Buffalo General Hospital (1979–1985)

Awards and Honors:

• Elizabeth Blackwell Award, American Medical Women‘s Association, 2009
• Hall of Fame, West Virginia University, 2009
• Distinguished Alumnus Award, University at Buffalo School of Medicine, 2008
• Institute of Medicine, 2009
• President, American Medical Association, 2008-2009
• Distinguished Alumni Award, The Catholic University of America, 2010
• Master, American College of Physicians, 2009