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

Beth A. Smith, MD.

Beth A. Smith, MD.

Beth A. Smith, MD, is chair of the Department of Psychiatry, which offers outstanding research opportunities for medical students, residents and fellows.

Psychiatry News

Faces and Voices

“Forensic psychiatry is the link between psychiatry and the criminal justice system.”
4/21/23
Daniel Antonius, PhD
Director, Division of Forensic Psychiatry;
Associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry
“Mentoring takes place at so many levels in psychiatry, and it’s very individualized to your interests.”
3/5/25
Beth Smith, MD ’00
Professor and chair of psychiatry

Patient Care

UBMD Psychiatry doctors provide comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment for children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens.

Upcoming Events

Department of Psychiatry 20th Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry: Mental Healthcare in the Digital Age September 11th & 12th, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Richardson Hotel

Department of Psychiatry: 20th Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry: Mental Healthcare in the Digital Age
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Richardson Hotel

Research Highlights

Research Centers

Our department has strong relationships with several research centers in the Buffalo area.

Areas of Research

Our faculty conduct NIH-funded research from the molecular level up to behavioral intervention studies on topics as diverse as psychosomatics, domestic violence and medical ontology.

Research Opportunities for Students, Residents and Fellows

Research skills form a key component of a successful, responsive clinical practice, as well as founding your academic career.

Recent Research Funding

Faculty members have received funding for research on diverse subjects like psychosomatic issues, pain management, patient reporting and compliance behaviors, whole community and family roles in psychiatric conditions and treatment, and teaching strategies.