Department of Anesthesiology - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo

Education and Training

Whether you’re a fellow, resident or medical student, you’ll train alongside world-class leaders in perioperative anesthesia care and pain management.

UBMD Patient Care

Doctors work with an anesthesiologist.

Doctors work with an anesthesiologist.

Our board-certified anesthesiologists are known for providing the highest level of care for patients undergoing surgery or interventional treatments.

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Setting the Standard for Excellence in an Evolving Specialty

Faculty and trainees in our department form a powerful, collaborative community united by a shared mission: to serve, to innovate and to cultivate specialists defined by mastery, compassion and impact. Through relentless advancement in education, research and clinical care, our department is shaping the future of anesthesia while transforming the lives of patients and learners alike.

Anesthesiology is a significantly evolving specialty. Driven by surgical complexity and technological advances, our anesthesiologists are adopting dynamic, patient-centered roles to optimize care before, during and after surgery.

Anesthesiology at a Glance

Invaluable Simulation
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Our anesthesia simulator and mock operating room are specially designed to teach residents how to manage rare but critical events.
Quality Patient Care
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We offer patients the latest anesthesiology treatment modalities + cutting-edge technologies.
Meeting Residents’ Needs
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Our residency is rapidly evolving with electives, moonlighting opportunities, revitalized didactics + more.
Advanced Fellowships
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Fellows can pursue training in cardiothoracic anesthesiology, pain medicine anesthesiology + pediatric anesthesiology.
Affordable Living
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Enjoy the perks of living in Buffalo, which a cost of living 4–11% lower than the national average.
Strong Faculty Research
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Via top-tier academic journals, we put our research into the hands of physicians and scientists worldwide.

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Why UB?

“The residency program at UB provides me with diverse training amongst six different clinical sites and exposure to a wide variety of cases.”

Olivia Hanes, MD

Resident, Department of Anesthesiology

“Each day begins with a clear plan and structured goals, which creates an efficient, supportive learning environment.”

Shivana Ramsingh, MBBS

Resident, Department of Anesthesiology

“I have always found community at UB. I felt well supported throughout undergrad as well as in medical school, so choosing UB for residency was an easy decision.”

Jeanvieve Cannon, MD ’23

Resident, Department of Anesthesiology

“On reviewing residency programs, UB was touted as one of the oldest programs in the country with a proven track record.”

Omar Jack, DO

Resident, Department of Anesthesiology

“My favorite aspect of the UB anesthesiology program is the broad scope of cases we get to see throughout our clinical years.”

Kristine Karibandi, MD ’22

Resident, Department of Anesthesiology

“There has been an increase in protected academic time and greater frequency of simulations. These simulations, which take place at the medical school, are in my opinion the most valuable method of learning.”

Gurkaran Johal, MD

Resident, Department of Anesthesiology

“There’s a genuine culture of teamwork — if I ever have a question or feel unsure about something, I know I can always reach out in our group chat and get thoughtful, reliable guidance.”

Garrison Kohler, MD

Resident, Department of Anesthesiology

T32 Research Fellowship

We train investigators to execute sophisticated research and bridge the gap between basic science and clinical research germane to anesthesiology.

Hospital and Institute Affiliations

Our faculty members provide care in a variety of settings to patients of all ages across the socioeconomic spectrum.