Alysia V. Kwiatkowski DO, MS

Alysia Kwiatkowski

Alysia V. Kwiatkowski
DO, MS

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Department of Medicine

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Education; Educational Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; Internal Medicine; Rheumatology

Contact Information
Erie County Medical Center/DK Miller Building
C-215
462 Grider Street, New York 14215
Phone: 716.898.3152
Fax: 716.898.3152
avk6@buffalo.edu


Patient Care

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Education and Training:

  • Certificate, Medical Education Research Certification Program, Association of American Medical Colleges (2022)
  • Certificate, SAIL Clinical Leadership Academy, SUNY (2022)
  • Certificate, Jacobs Educator Excellence Program, University at Buffalo (2021)
  • Fellowship, Rheumatology, Rush University Medical Center (2019)
  • Certificate, Teaching Excellence Certification Course, Rush University Medical Center (2018)
  • Residency, Albany Medical Center (2017)
  • Residency, Chief Residency, Albany Medical Center (2017)
  • DO, Medicine, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (2014)
  • MS, Natural Sciences, The State University of New York at Buffalo (2010)

Employment:

  • Program Director, Internal Medicine Training Program, State University of New York at Buffalo (2022-present)
  • Divisional Educational Faculty Leader: Rheumatology, Internal Medicine Training Program, State University of New York at Buffalo (2020-present)
  • Divisional Research Faculty Leader: Education, Internal Medicine Training Program, State University of New York at Buffalo (2020-present)
  • Divisional Research Faculty Leader: Rheumatology, Internal Medicine Training Program, State University of New York at Buffalo (2020-present)
  • Educator Development Specialist, Medical Education and Educational Research Institute, State University of New York at Buffalo (2019-present)
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2019-present)
  • Senior Associate Program Director, Director of Curriculum, Internal Medicine Training Program, State University of New York at Buffalo (2020–2022)
  • Site Director: Internal Medicine and Advanced Medicine Clerkships, Internal Medicine, Erie County Medical Center, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2019–2021)
  • Associate Program Director, Curriculum Development, Internal Medicine Training Program, State University of New York at Buffalo (2019–2020)

Awards and Honors:

  • 2023 Top Doctors, Rheumatology (2023)
  • 2022 Top Doctors, Rheumatology (2022)
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society (2021)
  • White Coat Award (2021)
  • Moments of Excellence in Education: Recognition and Inspiration Program (2020)
  • F. Carter Pannill, MD Award (2020)
  • Psi Sigma Alpha, The National Osteopathic Scholastic Honor Society (2012)
  • Sigma Sigma Phi, The National Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity (2012)


Journal Articles:

Abstracts:

  • Kwiatkowski AV, Shakoor N, Ruthberg A, Block JA, Khandelwal S. (2019) Education of Rheumatology Faculty: Evaluation of an Interactive Team Based Approach versus Traditional Didactic Teaching. Arthritis & Rheumatology, (Jan) Oral
  • Ajayi T, Khanna A, Quigley B, Kwiatkowski A. (2021) Is Your Program Website Optimized for Recruitment? An Evaluation of Rheumatology Fellowship Program Websites. Arthritis & Rheumatology, American College of Rheumatology National Meeting. Virtual, (Nov) Poster
  • Khanna A, Keerthy Gopalakrishnan, Dawid Czarny, Quigley B, Kwiatkowski A. (2021) The Kardashian Index of Rheumatology Program Directors: Comparing Scholarly Activity and Twitter Use of Rheumatology Fellowship Program Directors in the United States. Arthritis & Rheumatology, American College of Rheumatology. Virtual, (Nov) Poster
  • Kwiatkowski A, Meka J. (2021) Putting the Grand Back in Grand Rounds: An Evaluation of Interactive Models in Increasing Learner Satisfaction in Traditional and Virtual Settings. University at Buffalo, Celebration of Scholarship. Buffalo, New York (Jun)
  • Gurdogan H, & Kwiatkowski A. (2021) Residents as Educators in Rheumatology: Near-Peer Teaching as a Means to Enhance History and Examination Skills in a Cohort of Third- and Fourth-Year Medical Students. University at Buffalo, Celebration of Scholarship. Buffalo, New York (Jun) Poster
  • Kaye M, Khan H, Bhatt H, Yatsynovich Y, Graham S, Kwiatkowski A. (2021) Effect of near-peer virtual ECG didactics on internal medicine resident comfort level in interpreting ECGs. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Cardiology National Meeting. (May) 3353 Poster
  • Reis Ferreira de Lima F*, Battel L*, Gurdogan H*, Makdissi R, Meka J, Kwiatkowski A. (2021) Interactive Near-Peer Teaching: Preliminary Results of Ongoing Curricular Changes in an Internal Medicine Residency Program. Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine. (Apr) Poster
  • Copetti A, Khanna A, Battel L, Kalanadhabhatta N, Zinnerstorm K, Grabowski C, Kwiatkowski A, Conway E, Mishra A. (2021) Code ESCape (Educational & Skills Curriculum): Using Gamification & Simulation to Teach & Test Medical Emergency Concepts to Internal Medicine Residents. Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine. (Apr)
  • Czarny D, Khanna A, Quigly B, Gudleski G, Kwiatkowski A. (2021) RHEUM-OTE Learning: Evaluation of a Synchronous Online Interactive Session in Enhancing Musculoskeletal Knowledge Among Medicine Residents During a Global Pandemic. Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Annual Educational Conference. (Feb) Poster
  • Khanna A, Czarny D, Wadhwa V, Kwiatkowski A. (2020) Rheumatology Fellowship Program Directors in the United States: Analysis of Demographics, Educational and Scholarly Achievements. Arthritis & Rheumatology, American College of Rheumatology National Meeting. (Nov) Oral
  • Khanna A, Trivedi G, Czarny D, Shehata M, Kwiatkowski A. (2020) Escape Rheum: Unlocking Innovative Teaching Techniques During COVID 19. University at Buffalo, Celebration of Scholarship. Buffalo, New York (Jun) Poster
  • Khanna A, Battel L, Makdissi R, Kwiatkowski A. (2020) Evaluating the Efficacy of a Personalized Big Brother Big Sister Mentorship Program Using a Matching System in a Cohort of Internal Medicine Residents. University at Buffalo, Celebration of Scholarship. (Jun) Poster
  • Fernandez C, Makdissi R, Kwiatkowski A. (2020) “Ten-Hut!”: Assessing Efficacy of a Pre-Residency Virtual Boot Camp in Easing Learner Transition for a Cohort of Incoming Medicine Residents. University at Buffalo, Celebration of Scholarship. (Jun) Poster
  • Gregory E, Khan H, Makdissi R, Meka J, Kwiatkowski A. (2020) Implementing a Distant Educational Curriculum as a Mixed Model Synchronous Learning Platform in a Cohort of Internal Medicine Residents During the Pandemic, and Perhaps Beyond. University at Buffalo, Celebration of Scholarship. Buffalo, New York (Jun)
  • Kwiatkowski A, Walsh C, Kelly E, Gupta S. (2019) The Development of a Team-Based Learning Module: A Unique Educational Experience for the M4 Teacher and the M3 Learner. American Association of Medical Colleges: Central Group on Educational Affairs Spring Meeting. (Mar) Oral
  • Kwiatkowski AV, Shakoor N, Ruthberg A, Block JA, Khandelwal S. (2019) Time to Bridge the Gap in Rheumatology Education: Interactive Team Based Learning Is Most Eff ective in Increasing Internal Medicine Residents’ Knowledge. Arthritis & Rheumatology, (Jan)
  • Grant M, Kwiatkowski AV, Shakoor N. (2019) The Opioid Epidemic: The Rheumatology Response to Management of Chronic Pain. Arthritis & Rheumatology, (Jan)
  • Kwiatkowski A, Shakoor N, Block JA, Manadan A, Khandelwal S. (2018) Effectiveness of Elective Completion in Enhancing Board Preparedness and Comfort with Diagnosing and Treating Rheumatologic Conditions in a Cohort of Internal Medicine Residents at an Academic Medical Center. Arthritis & Rheumatology, (Jan)
  • Kwiatkowski A, Shakoor N, Block JA, Manadan A, Khandelwal S. (2018) Back to Bedside Teaching: Completion of a Rheumatology Rotation Significantly Increases Internal Medicine Residents’ Competency and Comfort with Comprehensive Knee Examinations. Arthritis & Rheumatology, (Jan)
  • Kwiatkowski AV, Grisanti L, Grisanti J, Hatem J. (2015) Patient Preferences Regarding Route of Biologic Administration in an Inflammatory Arthritis Cohort. Arthritis & Rheumatology, (Jan)
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Professional Memberships:

  • Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (2020–present)
  • Rheumatology Research Foundation, Board of Directors; Served a year term as invited fellow representative. (2018–2019)
  • American College of Rheumatology (2015–present)
  • American College of Physicians (2015–2021)

Presentations:

  • "Optimizing Small Group Learning- from Lecture to Rounds" University at Buffalo: Internal Medicine Grand Rounds (2022)
  • "Promises & Pitfalls: Harnessing Evidence-based Strategies to Enhance Teaching and Learning" University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine (2022)
  • "Understanding and Responding to Generational Differences in Education" University at Buffalo, School of Pharmacy (2022)
  • "Beyond the Basics: From Feedback to Coaching" University at Buffalo: Internal Medicine Grand Rounds (2022)
  • "Diagnosing and Remediating the Struggling Medical Learner" University at Buffalo: Internal Medicine Grand Rounds (2022)
  • "Core Concepts for the Culturally Responsive Educator" University at Buffalo: Internal Medicine Grand Rounds (2022)
  • "Diagnosing and Remediating the Struggling Graduate Medical Learner" Faculty Development Workshop, Olean Department of Family Medicine (2021)
  • "Facilitating Small Groups" Jacobs Educator Excellence Program (2021)
  • "Incorporating Assessment for and of Learning Into Your Teaching Practice" Jacobs Educator Excellence Program (2021)
  • "Autoimmunity, Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Arthritis" The Garret Club of Buffalo (2021)
  • "Creating a Positive Learning Environment & Facilitating Clinical Reasoning" University at Buffalo, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds (2021)
  • "Designing and Using Effective Gamification in Medical Education" Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine National Meeting Workshop (2021)
  • "Feedback and Assessment: Fostering Learner Development and Self Regulated Learning" University at Buffalo - Department of Medicine Grand Rounds - Department of Neurology Grand Rounds - Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds (2021)
  • "Feedback and Assessment: Fostering Learner Development and Self Regulated Learning" RUSH University Medical Center, Division of Rheumatology Grand Rounds (2021)
  • "Improving Learner Performance through Effective Evaluation & Useful Written Comments" University at Buffalo, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds (2021)
  • "Let’s Play! Designing and Using Effective Gamification in Medical Education" Association for Medical Education in Europe, Annual Meeting (2021)
  • "Let’s Play! Designing and Using Effective Gamification in Medical Education" American College of Rheumatology, Annual Meeting (2021)
  • "Lunch with a Doc" New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine (2021)
  • "Riddle Rheum" Fellow in Training (FIT) Welcome Session, co-presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting (2021)
  • "Delivering Effective Feedback" Faculty Development Workshop, Olean Department of Family Medicine (2020)
  • "Improving Learner Performance Through Useful Written Comments" Faculty Development Workshop, Olean Department of Family Medicine (2020)
  • "Mini Medical School: Rheumatoid Arthritis, A Joint Problem!" (2020)
  • "Team Based Learning: Tips Tricks & Hydbrids" Medical Education and Educational Research Institute Annual Conference (2020)
  • "Effective Teaching for the Culturally Responsive Educator" : A Workshop Series co-presented for the Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the Medical Education and Educational Research Institue (completion of which resulted in a digital badge for the participant) Backward Design and Developing Critical Thinking in Our Learners Culturally Responsive Teaching and Facilitating Small Group Discussions Engaging Learners through Active Pedagogies Feedback and Assessment: Fostering Learner Development and Self-Regulated Learning (2020)
  • "Incorporating Active Learning into Session Design," University at Buffalo, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds (2020)
  • "Session Design, Active and Virtual Learning" Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine, Chief Resident Workshop Series (2020)
  • "The Not So Giant Cell Arteritis: An Overview and Update on Management" Internal Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2019)
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Service Activities:

  • Search Committee for Chair of Medicine (2023–present)
  • GME Council Member-New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine (2022–present)
  • Medical Student Career Advisor, Internal Medicine (2022–present)
  • Women in Medicine Group, founder (2022–present)
  • Curriculum Committee; Committee Member (2021–present)
  • Faculty Counsel; Representative (2021–present)
  • Mini Medical School, Advisory Board (2021)
  • Celebration of Scholarship Planning Committee (2021)
  • Diversity and Inclusion Committee; Member (2021–present)
  • Teaching Competency Committee; Founder & Member (2020–present)
  • PQRS Committee, Graduate Medical Education; Member (2020–present)
  • Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York; Board Member (2020–present)
  • Internal Medicine Interest Group Panel; Panelist (2019–present)
  • Rheumatology Research Foundation; Fellow representative (2019–2020)
  • Curriculum Advisory Task Force; Participant (2019–2020)

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Contact Information

Erie County Medical Center/DK Miller Building
C-215
462 Grider Street, New York 14215
Phone: 716.898.3152
Fax: 716.898.3152
avk6@buffalo.edu

This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.

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