Ellen P. Rich MD
Ellen P. Rich
MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Internal Medicine
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDEducation and Training:
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester (1995)
- MD, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester (1992)
- BA, Wellesley College (1988)
- Residency, The Genesee Hospital
Employment:
- Medical Director, UBMD Internal Medicine, Youngs Road, Amherst (2016-present)
- Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2004-present)
- Associate Program Director, Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2011–2014)
- Program Director, Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2004–2011)
- Medical Director, Matthew Gajewski Human Services Center (1998–2004)
- Assistant Professor, Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1997–2004)
- Primary Care Physician, Panorama Internal Medicine Associates (1995–1996)
- Emergency Department Physician, Genesee and Rochester General Hospitals (1993–1996)
Awards and Honors:
- Steven Noyes Faculty Award (2013)
- F. Carter Pannill, Jr, M.D. Teaching Award (2002)
- Third Year Resident Teaching Award
Journal Articles:
- Wheat D, Co C, Manochakian R, Rich E, Rich EP. (2011) An Assessment of Patient Sign-Outs Conducted by University at Buffalo Internal Medicine Residents. Am J Med Qual (Sep).
- Garg VK, Bidani R, Rich EP, Hershey E, Hershey CO. (2005) Asthma patients' knowledge, perception, and adherence to the asthma guidelines. J Asthma (Oct), 42(8): 633-638.
- Dickerson S, Reinhart AM, Feeley TH, Bidani R, Rich E, Garg VK, Hershey CO, Rich EP. (2004) Patient Internet use for health information at three urban primary care clinics. J Am Med Inform Assoc (Nov), 11(6): 499-504.
- Garg VK, Bidani R, Rich EP, Hershey E, Hershey CO. (2006) Patient knowledge of the asthma guidelines and their perception of the benefits and problems. Journal of General Internal Medicine (May).
- Khan LS, Halbriech U, Hershey CO, Bloom MS, Bidani R, Rich EP. (2004) Screening for mental illness in primary care clinics. Int J Psychiatry Med (Jan).
- Wheat D, Co C, Manochakian R, Rich EP. (2011) An assessment of patient sign outs conducted by University at Buffalo Internal Medicine Residents. Am Journal Med Qual (Sep).
Professional Memberships:
- Society of General Internal Medicine (2011–present)
- Fellow, American College of Physicians (2008–present)
- Association for Program Directors Internal Medicine (2004–2013)
- American College of Physicians (1993–present)
Service Activities:
- Housestaff Evaluation Committee, Internal Medicine; Member (2016–present)
- School of Medicine Working Group 5; Member (2015–present)
- Jewish Federation of Buffalo, Campaign Co-Chair Engaging in community fund raising to support agencies which service at risk community individuals; Co-Chair (2015–present)
- Jewish Federation of Buffalo Physician Committee Committee for Buffalo Professionals. Designed to engage Jewish professionals in volunteer commitments and philanthropy.; Committee Member (2015–present)
- School of Medicine Appeals Committee; Member (2015–present)
- Hebrew High Sub Committee on Curriculum Reform Committee was developed to help transform the Hebrew High School Education curriculum to meet the challenges of contemporary teenagers.; Committee Member (2014–2016)
- Board of Jewish Education, Member Member of the board which develops and implements educational activities for members of the Jewish community at all ages.; Board Member (2013–present)
- School of Medicine Student Progress Committee; Member (2012–present)
- Admissions Policy Sub-Committee on Admissions Requirements; Member (2012–present)
- Royal College of Physicians Faculty Development Working Group; Member (2009–2013)
- Graduate Medical Education Committee; Member (2005–2008)
- Housestaff Evaluation Committee; Chair (2004–2011)
- Clarence NY House Soccer League, Coach (2004–present)
- Erie County Health Department Quality Assurance Committee; Member (2001–2004)
- Housestaff Evaluation Committee, Internal Medicine; Member (1999–2014)