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Connected by Purpose: Brashear Outlines Shared Mission, Bold Growth
10/14/26

The 2026 State of the School address delivered by Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, on Oct. 7 highlighted the people, progress and priorities shaping the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Gun Violence Conference Delivers Messages of Hope, Prevention and Resilience
10/6/26

More than 100 scholars, students, social workers, health care providers, law enforcement representatives, educators and activists from Buffalo and across the country gathered at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Sept. 11-12 for Rise, Respond and Rebuild: Healing Communities by Ending Gun Violence.

White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Class of 2030
7/27/26

On July 17, the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Class of 2030 received their white coats during a ceremony and celebration held at UB's Center for the Arts. 

Long White Coat Ceremony Celebrates New Doctors
7/7/26

New doctors at the University at Buffalo donned their long white coats for the first time during an afternoon ceremony June 30 at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

UB Awards 314 Biomedical Science Degrees; 29 Earn PhDs
5/20/26

A total of 29 doctoral, 55 master’s and 230 baccalaureate degrees in biomedical science fields were awarded during the May 17 commencement ceremony.

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“One of the program’s greatest strengths is the diversity of its clinical training sites, as each setting emphasizes a different skill set.”
7/23/26

Claire Conrad, MD ’25
Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine

“Being able to train at different hospitals was a major plus when I was ranking residencies. I have had such a great exposure to different patient populations, surgical techniques, health care delivery models, and business models.”
7/23/26

Mona Lisa Delva, MD
Resident, Department of Surgery

"We encourage and motivate all our team members to participate at whatever level they feel comfortable." 
7/23/26

Gitanjali Rebello, MD
Fellow, Department of Pediatrics

“The faculty contributed to my training as a postdoc at UB and continue to be incredibly supportive in helping me navigate the early stages of setting up my long-term research program.”
7/23/26

Joseph T. Smith Jr., PhD
Assistant professor of microbiology and immunology

“I learn best through hands-on experience and love coaching/teaching. I wanted to be a part of an environment that encouraged that behavior in its residents and attendings.”
7/23/26

Christine Etzel, MD
Resident, Department of Orthopaedics

“I think anyone that comes here for OB-GYN training will be beyond well prepared to practice out in the real world.”
7/23/26

Yamini Mulla, MD

Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

The Jacobs School has empowered me to pursue my research on the molecular mechanisms underlying corneal dystrophy progression. The strong sense of community, the academic rigor, the unwavering support, all combined with the shared commitment to improve the human condition — I wouldn’t hesitate to do it all again.
7/23/26

Jacob Tondreau
PhD student

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Episode 25 – An Epic Future: Connecting Patients, Physicians, Learners & Researchers

This week's episode covers the transition to Epic, a shared electronic health record connecting UBMD, Kaleida Health and Erie County Medical Center. Guests explore what a more connected health record means for patients — from easier access to medical information and improved medication safety to better coordination among physicians and care teams.

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