Leadership

Alan J. Lesse, MD, vice chair for education, is responsible for the organization and delivery of the educational product of the department. This includes educational aspects for medical students, residents and fellows.

As vice chair for finance, Vernon C. Cliffton, MD, MBA is responsible for various health care-related business activities utilizing his perspective as a physician. He collaborates with the Department of Medicine CEO and COO, administrators, division chiefs, and physicians  to achieve the desired  Department of Medicine goals.

Jessica H. Reynolds, PhD, vice chair for faculty development, is responsible for enhancing the careers of our faculty and providing support for faculty to reach their goals.

As vice chair for quality and safety, Roberto Diaz Del Carpio, MD, MPH, is responsible for developing an overall strategy for quality improvement as well as maximizing patient safety associated with care provided by the department.

As vice chair for research, Jeffrey M. Lackner, PsyD, is committed to expanding the department’s portfolio of high quality, innovative research that addresses important clinical problems that have measurable impact on the WNY community.