NIH Awards UB $28.4 Million
1/17/25

With the CTSA funding, UB will build on its strong success improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities in WNY.

White House Honors Dubocovich With Award
1/16/25

Margarita L. Dubocovich, PhD, a SUNY Distinguished Professor of pharmacology and toxicology at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).

NEJM Study: For Chronic Subdural Hematomas, Blocking the Artery Supplying the Brain Covering Reduced Re-Operations Threefold
11/20/24

A dramatic reduction in repeat operations in patients surgically treated for chronic subdural hematoma was achieved when the artery supplying the brain covering was blocked, according to results published in the New England Journal of Medicine. 

Transforming Community Focus of Jacobs School Efforts
11/6/24

Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, opened her 2024 State of the School address, “Transforming the Health of WNY with the Community,” by talking about communities.

UB, Medical Community Mourn Loss of Hopkins
10/7/24

The SUNY Distinguished Professor and world-renowned neurosurgeon best known for changing the way stroke patients are treated died Oct. 5.

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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
“Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, health sciences VP and Jacobs School dean, named Trailblazer in Health Care”
1/23/25

Read the City & State story

“UB lands $28 million 'landmark award' to address health outcomes in Western New York”
1/23/25

Read the Buffalo News story

“WNY's largest medical group, UBMD, was named one of 10 Companies of the Year for 2024 by Buffalo Business First. ”
1/10/25

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“Brian D. Rambarran, MD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Urology, flies his plane to save dogs from kill shelters”
8/22/24

Read the Good Morning America story

“Kratom Use Rising Despite Warnings of Cardiac Arrest, Seizures: What to Know ”
8/22/24

Read the Healthline story

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  • Medical Education Program (MD) Admissions
    3/21/24
    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
    10/18/24
    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.

Latest News

  • Community Table Event Celebrates New Partnerships
    2/14/25

    The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences hosted its first-ever Community Table event to celebrate the impactful partnerships formed between its first-year medical students and community-based organizations making a difference in Buffalo and Western New York.

  • Elkin Co-Author on GenAI Environment Scan Study
    2/14/25

    Peter L. Elkin, MD, professor and chair of biomedical informatics, is a co-author on a new study to determine the current state-of-the-art with respect to usage of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), including large language models (LLM) and multimodal AI in academic universities.

  • Armbruster Honored for Postdoc Mentoring Efforts
    2/7/25

    Chelsie E. Armbruster, PhD, associate professor of microbiology and immunology, has been honored with a 2024-2025 Distinguished Postdoc Mentor Award from The Graduate School at the University at Buffalo.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Infographic shows that the Jacobs School ranks among the top 20 public medical schools in the country for diversity; is 18th among public institutions; is 28th out of 168 schools; and that nearly 23 percent of its medical students come from groups underrepresented in medicine. It also shows that “diversity index" is a measure of how successful schools are at enrolling students historically underrepresented in medicine. The data source is the 2024-2025 America’s Best Graduate School rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
9/17/24
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