Events and Programs
Past Events
The Medical Emeritus Faculty Society sponsors and hosts events and programs throughout the year. We hope you will join us at one soon!
Garden Tour and Dinner
at the Martin House
Celebrate the first day of summer with a tour of the Darwin Martin House Gardener's Cottage, Landscape, and Garden, followed by a docent-led presentation, and dinner in the Greatbatch Pavilion.
Dr. Allison Brashear, new Dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and Vice President for Health Sciences will be attending to meet and address the attending emeritus members. Please see below to learn more about Dr. Brashear.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
125 Jewett Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14214
Valet parking will be available.Speaker:
Dr. Allison Brashear, new Dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and Vice President for Health Sciences
Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, is an internationally recognized neurologist, accomplished researcher and health science administrator. Brashear was appointed vice president for health sciences at the University at Buffalo and dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in December 2021.
Brashear, a visionary leader whose work reflects a demonstrated and enduring commitment to serving the greater good, is responsible for setting the strategic direction for UB’s five schools of health and directly leading the Jacobs School.
Medical Emeritus Faculty Society Virtual Round Table Event
August 12, 2020
Evaluating Asylum Seekers in the United States
Featuring Kim Griswold, M.D., M.P.H., Professor of Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and Public Health and the Health Professions in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Moderated by Howard Wilinsky, MD ’61, Vice-Chair UB Medical Emeritus Faculty Society Executive Council
Eugene R. Mindell, MD and Harold Brody PhD, MD ‘61 Clinical Translational Research Award Endowment Fund
The Harold Brody/Medical Emeritus Faculty Society Award (a plaque and $1,000) is given each year at Spring Clinical Day to a junior scientist who has conducted exemplary basic research directed toward solving a clinical problem.
Gold Humanism Honor Society
The Gold Humanism Honor Society is a steadfast advocate for humanism and honors medical students, residents, role-model physician teachers and other exemplars recognized for “demonstrated excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service." Organized to elevate the values of humanism and professionalism within the field of medicine and its constituent institutions, the Gold Humanism Honor Society is fast becoming integrated into the educational environment.
In 2004, the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo established the Richard Sarkin / Medical Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.