Sarah J. Ventre MD, MPH
Sarah J. Ventre
MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
General Pediatrics; Pediatrics
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Pediatrics for Equitable Developmental Start (PEDS) Learning Network, United Hospital Fund (2021)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University of Rochester (2019)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University of Rochester (2018)
- Cert, Community Health and Advocacy Resident Education (CARE) Track, University of Rochester (2018)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University of Rochester (2016)
- Internship, Refugee Health, Upstate Health Care Center (2015)
- MPH, SUNY Upstate Medical University (2015)
- MD, Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University (2015)
- Internship, Infectious Disease, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Services (2011)
- Internship, Hospital for Burned Children of Nicaragua (2010)
- BS, Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2010)
- BA, Anthropology, University at Buffalo (2010)
- Internship, Service-Learning, SUNY Geneseo (2009)
Employment:
- Co-Medical Director, Buffalo Public School District (2020-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2019-present)
- Attending Physician, General Pediatrics, UBMD Pediatrics, Oishei Children‘s Hospital (2019-present)
- General Pediatrician, Rochester General Pediatric Associates (2018–2019)
- Coordinator, Refugee Intake Clinic, Upstate Health Care Center (2011–2012)
- Emergency Medical Technician, Rural/Metro Medical Services (2008–2010)
- Refugee Mentor, Priscilla Project, Jericho Road Community Health Center (2008–2010)
- Research Assistant, Biological Sciences, University at Buffalo (2007–2008)
Awards and Honors:
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (2014)
- SUNY Upstate Medical University: Benjamin H. Kean Traveling Fellowship in Tropical Medicine (2011)
- SUNY Upstate Medical University: International Student Leadership Award (2011)
- SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (2010)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- November 2020–November 2022
Environmental Health Scholar
New York State Children’s Environmental Health Center
Role: Principal Investigator
Professional Memberships:
- Association of Pediatric Program Directors (2018–2019)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2015–present)
Presentations:
- "Improving Pediatric Discharge Summaries" Annual Meeting, Pediatric Academic Societies (2019)
- "Increasing Enrollment of Refugees in Early Childhood Education" North American Health Refugee Conference, Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers (2018)
- "Examination Of Functional Health Literacy In Adult Refugees Within 90 Days Of Resettlement" North American Health Refugee Conference, Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers (2016)
- "Malingering versus ‘Cry for Help’ in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease" Annual Meeting, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (2014)
- "Citalopram-Induced Seizure in an Adolescent" Annual Meeting, American Psychiatric Association (2014)
- "Medical Student Volunteerism at a Refugee Domestic Health Assessment" North American Health Refugee Conference, Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers (2012)
Service Activities:
- Buffalo Public Schools; Co-Medical Director (2020–present)
- University of Rochester Medical Center: Medical Student Pediatric Clerkship; Teacher (2018–2019)
- University of Rochester Medical Center: Pediatric Quality Assurance Committee; Committee Member (2017–2019)
- SUNY Upstate Medical University; Advisor (2011–2015)
- SUNY Upstate Medical University Center for Civic Engagement: Nicaragua Trip; Coordinator (2011–2015)
- SUNY Upstate Medical University Center for Civic Engagement: Student Service; Learning Leader (2011–2012)
- Enlace Project (El Sauce, Nicaragua); President (2009–present)
- University at Buffalo: Community Action Corps; Co-Director (2007–2010)