Sarah J. Ventre MD, MPH
Sarah J. Ventre
MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
General Pediatrics; Pediatrics
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:
- Fellowship, Pediatrics for Equitable Developmental Start (PEDS) Learning Network, United Hospital Fund (2021)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University of Rochester (2019)
- Community Health and Advocacy Resident Education (CARE) Track, University of Rochester (2018)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University of Rochester (2018)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University of Rochester (2016)
- Internship, Refugee Health, Upstate Health Care Center (2015)
- MD, Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University (2015)
- MPH, SUNY Upstate Medical University (2015)
- Internship, Infectious Disease, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Services (2011)
- BA, Anthropology, University at Buffalo (2010)
- BS, Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2010)
- Internship, Hospital for Burned Children of Nicaragua (2010)
- Internship, Service-Learning, SUNY Geneseo (2009)
Employment:
- Attending Physician, General Pediatrics, Oishei Children‘s Hospital (2019-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2019-present)
- General Pediatrician, Rochester General Pediatric Associates (2018–2019)
- Coordinator, Refugee Intake Clinic, Upstate Health Care Center (2011–2012)
- Emergency Medical Technician, Rural/Metro Medical Services (2008–2010)
- Refugee Mentor, Priscilla Project, Jericho Road Community Health Center (2008–2010)
- Research Assistant, Biological Sciences, University at Buffalo (2007–2008)
Awards and Honors:
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (2014)
- SUNY Upstate Medical University: Benjamin H. Kean Traveling Fellowship in Tropical Medicine (2011)
- SUNY Upstate Medical University: International Student Leadership Award (2011)
- SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (2010)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- November 2020–November 2022
Environmental Health Scholar
New York State Children’s Environmental Health Center
Role: Principal Investigator
Professional Memberships:
- Association of Pediatric Program Directors (2018–2019)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2015–present)
Presentations:
- "Routine Childhood Vaccinations Slipping" Media Interview; In Good Health (2021)
- "Improving Pediatric Discharge Summaries" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2019)
- "Increasing Enrollment of Refugees in Early Childhood Education" North American Health Refugee Conference; Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers (2018)
- "Examination Of Functional Health Literacy In Adult Refugees Within 90 Days Of Resettlement" North American Health Refugee Conference; Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers (2016)
- "Malingering versus ‘Cry for Help’ in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease" Annual Meeting; Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (2014)
- "Citalopram-Induced Seizure in an Adolescent" Annual Meeting; American Psychiatric Association (2014)
- "Medical Student Volunteerism at a Refugee Domestic Health Assessment" North American Health Refugee Conference; Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers (2012)
Service Activities:
- Buffalo Public Schools Co-Medical Director (2020–present)
- University of Rochester Medical Center: Medical Student Pediatric Clerkship; Teacher (2018–2019)
- University of Rochester Medical Center: Pediatric Quality Assurance Committee; Committee Member (2017–2019)
- SUNY Upstate Medical University; Advisor (2011–2015)
- SUNY Upstate Medical University Center for Civic Engagement: Nicaragua Trip; Coordinator (2011–2015)
- SUNY Upstate Medical University Center for Civic Engagement: Student Service Learning Leader (2011–2012)
- Enlace Project (El Sauce, Nicaragua); President (2009–present)
- University at Buffalo: Community Action Corps; Co-Director (2007–2010)