Continuing Work to Reduce Gun Violence
6/23/25

The annual Remembrance Conference focused on the role medical schools and health care in general can play in reducing firearm injuries and deaths. 

Surtees Named Chair of Biochemistry
6/17/25

Jennifer A. Surtees, PhD, professor of biochemistry in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has been named chair of the Department of Biochemistry, effective July 1.

UB Awards 305 Biomedical Science Degrees; 31 Earn PhDs
5/22/25

A total of 31 doctoral, 73 master’s and 201 baccalaureate degrees in biomedical science fields were awarded during the May commencement ceremony.

Highlighting UB’s Impact on Health of WNY Community
5/8/25

Highlighting the many ways the University at Buffalo is going about improving the health care of the community was the theme of the 2025 Harrington Lecture as part of UB’s Alumni Weekend.

Medical School Awards Diplomas to 172 Graduates
5/6/25

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences celebrated its most recent graduates during its 179th commencement on May 2. 

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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
After near-fatal accident, medical student Catherine Lawton is one of many celebrating Match Day.
3/25/25

Watch the WGRZ story

Kara Kelly, MD, named great leader in health care by Becker's
3/25/25

Read the Becker's Hospital Review story

John Leddy, MD, clinical professor in the Department of Orthopaedics, discusses a different approach to treating concussions.
3/3/25

Read the Wall Street Journal story

Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, health sciences VP and Jacobs School dean, named Trailblazer in Health Care
3/3/25

Read the City & State story

UB lands $28 million 'landmark award' to address health outcomes in Western New York
3/3/25

Read the Buffalo News story

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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.
  • Office of Graduate Medical Education
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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.   
  • Offices of Medical Education
    3/21/24
    Medical school is one of the most exciting times in the life of an aspiring physician. Yet, it is also one of the most challenging.

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Community Engagement

Several backpacks lined up on the ground with one that has a memorial school drive sticker on it.

Jonathan D. Daniels, MD, Memorial School Drive

The fourth annual backpack drive will provide school supplies to students in the East Side neighborhood where Daniels was a beloved pediatrician.

Learn more about the drive and how to get involved

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