Brashear: Jacobs School is Rooted, Resilient and Growing
11/3/25

During her 2025 State of the School address, Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, evoked the image of a mighty oak tree when describing the current state of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences — rooted, resilient and growing.

Jacobs School Launches the Buffalo Primary Care Initiative
10/24/25

The goal of the new, three-year MD program with full scholarships is to increase the number of primary care physicians in Buffalo’s East and West side neighborhoods.

Allison Brashear Elected to National Academy of Medicine
10/20/25

Election to the academy, considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. 

Medical Students Pursue Passions in HSSP Research
10/15/25

The Health Sciences Scholarly Project (HSSP) is a comprehensive four-year capstone program designed to apply scientific literacy and inquiry into practice.

Murphy Reflects on Distinguished Career at UB
10/6/25

The Jacobs School faculty member with a deep commitment to UB and the community has retired after 44 years at the university.

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Jacobs School at a Glance

  • Noteworthy history.
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    Founded in 1846, one of the oldest medical schools in the U.S.

  • Key grant.
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    $21.7 million CTSA grant from NIH furthers Buffalo’s health care and research sectors

  • Leading prestige.
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    UB is one of only two NY public universities in the AAU

  • Expert physicians.
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    630+ faculty members practice with UBMD and see 490,000+ patients yearly

  • Advancing medicine.
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    Involved in 300+ clinical studies

  • Over 14,000 active alumni.
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    14,000+ active alumni in 51 countries

  • Serious research.
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    Secured $74 million in research funding (177+ grants) in 2023

  • Innovative training.
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    Redesigned medical curriculum prioritizes innovation

  • Wide range of specialties.
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    Home to 26 academic departments

  • Major collaborations.
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    Conducting research in more than two dozen centers

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In the news: Highlights
Two members of the Physician Response Team, including Johanna Innes, MD, discuss their response to the recent tour bus crash on the Thruway.
9/26/25

Watch the Buffalo News story

Fred Archer, MD, clinical assistant professor of pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, comments on a recent study showing that kids and teens who engage in more screen time each day are at higher risk for cardiovascular issues.
9/26/25

Listen to the WBEN interview

La Bodega, the hepatitis C clinic at Erie County Medical Center founded and run by Anthony Martinez, associate professor of medicine in the Jacobs School, works hard to fight the stigma around the disease often associated with needle-sharing. The clinic has cured 98% of its 7,000 plus patients of hepatitis C.
9/26/25

Watch the story on CBS

Lindsey Alico, clinical assistant professor in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, talks about the school’s new master’s genetic counseling program, which will open to its first cohort of four students in fall 2026, with plans to take six students the following year.
9/26/25

Read the Buffalo News article

Andrew Talal, MD, MPH, professor in the Department of Medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, and a member of the state's Hepatitis C Elimination Task Force, discusses New York's goal of eliminating the transmission of Hepatitis C by 2030.
9/26/25

Listen to The Capitol Pressroom episode

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  • Medical Education Program (MD) Admissions
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    The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences selects students who possess the intelligence, integrity and personal and emotional characteristics that are considered necessary to become excellent and effective physicians. We provide a broad-based clinical education in both ambulatory and hospital settings with a strong core curriculum in primary care and an exposure to all the specialties.
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    Welcome to UB Graduate Medical Education! We offer 70+ ACGME-accredited programs across a broad spectrum of surgical and medical disciplines. With multiple training sites based at urban and rural sites throughout Western New York, our residency and fellowship programs provide challenging and rewarding clinical and educational experiences.   
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