Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Highlighting UB’s Impact on Health of WNY Community

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.

Jacobs School Ranks as One of Nation’s Leading Public Medical Schools

4/8/25

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo has distinguished itself as one of the nation’s leading public medical schools, according to the 2025-26 America’s Best Graduate Schools guide by U.S. News & World Report.

Match Day 2025 Reveals Residency Training Plans

3/21/25

The medical students in the University at Buffalo’s Class of 2025 gathered at the Powerhouse in South Buffalo for Match Day to learn where they will pursue their residency training programs.

Jacobs School Names Beth Smith Chair of Psychiatry

3/5/25

Beth A. Smith, MD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Psychiatry in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

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Jacobs School at a Glance

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Founded in 1846, one of the oldest medical schools in the U.S.
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$21.7 million CTSA grant from NIH furthers Buffalo’s health care and research sectors
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UB is one of only two NY public universities in the AAU
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630+ faculty members practice with UBMD and see 490,000+ patients yearly
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Involved in 300+ clinical studies
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14,000+ active alumni in 51 countries
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Secured $74 million in research funding (177+ grants) in 2023
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Redesigned medical curriculum prioritizes innovation
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Home to 26 academic departments
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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
4/22/25
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

Gun Violence Impacts and Prevention Are the Focus of the UB/MSU Remembrance Conference June 6-8 in Buffalo
5/15/25
Health care providers, medical students and educators interested in working to address gun violence are invited to attend Remembrance Conference 2025 on June 6-8.
Curtis Receives Award for Distinguished Women in Medicine from Columbia University
5/15/25
Anne B. Curtis, MD, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has received the Virginia Kneeland Frantz ’22 Award for Distinguished Women in Medicine from her alma mater.
Fliesler Recognized With 2025 AOCS Schroepfer Medal
5/14/25
Steven J. Fliesler, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Meyer H. Riwchun Endowed Chair Professor of ophthalmology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has been honored with the 2025 Schroepfer Medal from the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS).