Dori R. Marshall MD
Dori R. Marshall
MD
Associate Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Psychiatry
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDProfessional Summary:
I have worked for over a decade with teenagers who need acute inpatient hospitalization. My primary interest is in caring for adolescents and young adults as they begin their exciting, but sometimes challenging, transition into adulthood. To truly understand my young patients and give them the best possible care, I suspend assumptions based on my first impressions until I understand my patients’ whole story, including their family structure, economic, sociocultural and educational backgrounds, personal struggles and achievements and life goals. I take the time to get to know my patients and their families; without a full understanding of their concerns and complex histories, I cannot identify the best treatment for my patients, including whether to prescribe psychotropic medications if I think they will help.
I hold teaching and mentoring responsibilities in the Department of Psychiatry. For example, I teach an ethics seminar every six weeks to third-year medical students during their psychiatry clerkship. In teaching and mentoring medical students, my overall goal is to impart a holistic view of our patients, so that regardless of the medical field my students choose—e.g., psychiatry, primary care, surgery--they will remember that, until they have asked about the “whole story,” they should guard against making assumptions about their patients or their patients’ families. My students learn from me that they cannot render the best care for a patient until they know that patient.
My support of medical students extends to the student-run Human Rights Initiative. I collaborate with medical student scribes to provide much-needed forensic interviews for victims of torture who seek asylum in the United States. My partnership with the medical students demonstrates my commitment to them and to their altruism, which I think should be a hallmark of every physician.
I also teach residents and fellows, both in clinical (inpatient) and didactic settings. I interact with nearly all our residents when they are on call with me multiple times each month. I address their questions, and we discuss at length their patients’ care. I foster a supportive environment for them, and I provide career advice and one-on-one mentoring when they ask me for help. Additionally, I nurture and mentor residents, fellows and junior faculty as they pursue their academic and research interests within our department.
Education and Training:
- MD, Psychiatry, University at Buffalo (2006)
- Internship, University at Buffalo (1998)
- MD, University at Buffalo (1997)
- BA, University at Buffalo, Magna Cum Laude (1992)
Employment:
- Director and Associate Dean Jacobs School of Medicine, Office of Admissions, Jacobs School of Medicine. (2017-present)
- Director of Inpatient Psychiatry, Erie County Medical Center (2016-present)
- Attending Psychiatrist, Erie County Medical Center (2006-present)
- Staff Psychiatrist, University Psychiatric Practice, Inc. (2006-present)
- Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine (2019–2023)
- Director of Medical School Admissions and Associate Dean, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2017–2023)
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine (2006–2019)
- Medical Director of the Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, Erie County Medical Center (2009–2017)
- Staff Psychiatrist, Buffalo State College (2007–2010)
- Resident Supervisor, Buffalo State College (2008–2009)
- Assistant Clinical Instructor, Psychiatry, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2002–2006)
- Assistant Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1997–1998)
Awards and Honors:
- Josie Olympia Service to the Department Award (2022)
- 2022 Faculty Award of Excellence for Promoting Inclusion and Cultural Diversity (2022)
- Leonard Tow 2018 Humanism in Medicine Award (2018)
- Induction into Gold Humanism Honor Society (2018)
- Dr. Josie Olympia Award (2013)
- Outstanding Clinician Award (2013)
- Educator (2011)
- Service Award (2009)
- Siegel Teaching Commendation (2008)
- Resident Service Award (2004)
Journal Articles:
- Dubovsky SL, Marshall D. (2022) Benzodiazepines Remain Important Therapeutic Options in Psychiatric Practice. Psychotherapy and psychosomatics (Jan), 91(5): 307-334.
- Homish GG, Marshall D, Dubovsky SL, Leonard K, Marshall DR. (2013) Predictors of later bipolar disorder in patients with subthreshold symptoms. J Affect Disord (Jan), 144(1-2): 129-133.
- Boora K, Cummings MR, Marshall DR. (2010) Generalized seizure in three adolescents with bupropion overdose. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol (Apr), 20(2): 159-160.
- Cummings KM, Marshall DR. (1988) Awareness of the New York State law banning the sale of tobacco to minors. N Y State J Med (Aug), 88(8): 418-419.
- Dubovsky SL, Marshall D. (1900) Calcium Channel Antagonists for Mood Disorders. Journal of clinical psychopharmacology (Jan), 42(2): 188-197.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Dubovski, SL Marshall, D. (2022) Chapter: Barbiturates and Similarly Acting Substances. In: D. Kaplan and Sadock’s Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry.
- Dubovsky SL, Marshall D. (2022) Benzodiazepines, in press. In: Kaplan and Sadock’s Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry.
- Dubovski, SL Marshall, D. (2022) Calcium Channel Inhibitors, in press. In: Kaplan and Sadock’s Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry.
Professional Memberships:
- AAMC; NEGSA (2018–2023)
- American Psychiatric Association (2005–present)
- Western New York Psychiatric Association (2005–present)
Presentations:
- "Recruiting and Holistic Review to Increase Program Diversity" Meeting of WNY Dietetics Program Directors from UB, Buffalo State, D'Youville, Medaille (2021)
- "GME and Holistic Review, Lessons Learned from UME" GMEC meeting, requested presentation (2020)
- "Looking into the Crystal Ball: Is Medical School in My Future?" Mini-medical school presentation (2020)
- "Trauma and Recovery" Presentation to Residents and Staff at Buffalo City Mission (2017)
- "Gun Violence in Schools" Presentation to Parishes of St. Ann's and St. Margaret's in N. Buffalo (2013)
- "Use of Antidepressants Among Children and Adolescents" Presentation to ERIE-1 BOCES (2007)
- "Elected Woman Officers in the Professional Organizations of Psychiatrists and Neuroscientists" 2nd International Congress of Women's Mental Health; International Congress of Women's Mental Health (2004)
- "Response Rates to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors for Treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder" 2nd International Congress of Women's Mental Health; International Congress of Women's Mental Health (2004)
Service Activities:
- Working group to review submissions for presentations to Spring Meeting and otherwise organize the meeting; AAMC - NEGSA (2022–2023)
- Meeting with representatives from UME and GME to review data and develop best practices for interviews (in person vs virtual vs hybrid); Member AAMC UME/GME Interview Working Group (2022–present)
- Co-lead these two sections of the school's Strategic Plan; Lead for Jacobs School's Strategic Plan for Community Engagement and Pathways Programs for Workforce Development/Recruitment (2022–2023)
- Worked as a group to prepare the required documentation for AAMC's initiative; Domain Leader at Jacobs School for AAMC's Collective Action Initiative on Advancing DEI (2022)
- Reviewed applications of Applicants, Interviewed Applicants; Committee Member Search for AVP of Business Operations, Jacobs School (2022)
- ; Co-Chair Psychiatry Department Diversity Committee (2021–present)
- Took phone call coverage for the Warmline to support employees struggling with mental wellness during Covid Pandemic; Kaleida and ECMC Covid Response, member of Warmline community support service (2020)
- Oversee the inpatient services and psychiatrists at ECMC for the department of psychiatry; Director of Inpatient Psychiatry (2020–present)
- Elected to President of Governing Board from 2019-2023; President, FPMP Governing Board (2019–2023)
- ; Physician Wellness Committee (2019–2021)
- Arrange appeals meeting for students granted an appeal of dismissal by the Dean; Dean's Liaison to Faculty Council Student Appeals Committee (2019–present)
- Elected president of the Faculty Practice Management Plan since 2019; President of Governing Board (2019–present)
- Call together the appeals committee when a dismissed student appeals. Meet with the student to prepare them. Collect and disseminate all relevant paperwork for review by the committee; Dean's Liaison to Faculty Council Student Appeals Committee (2018–present)
- Coordinated with GME a list of local psychologists and psychiatrists who would prioritize seeing residents in crisis for mental health assessment and treatment; Collaborated with GME to develop ReST (REsident Support Team) (2017)
- Jacobs School; Chair of Jacobs School Faculty Council Committee on Admissions Policy (2016–present)
- Associate Clinical Director of Behavioral Health at ECMC; Associate Chief of Service (2016–2023)
- ; At Large Member of ECMC Medical Executive Committee (2016–2022)
- Elected member of the Executive Committee (elected by the Governing Board); UBA Executive Committee (2015–2023)
- Meet monthly regarding practice plans under the Control Board; Control Board Member (committee of the Governing Board) (2013–2023)
- Elected to the UBA BOD; UBA Board of Directors (2013–2023)
- FPMP Governing Board; Member - Elected by the department of psychiatry (2012–2023)
- UBMD Governing Board; Member (2012–2022)
- ; Member, Executive Committee, Department of Psychiatry (2012–present)
- Admissions Committee; Member of screening, interview, and selection subcommittees. (2011–2023)
- ; ECMC Ethics Committee (2011–present)
- Ethics Committee Erie County Medical Center; Member (2011–present)
- University Psychiatric Practice Board of Directors (2010–present)
- ; Member, Board of Directors, Department of Psychiatry (2010–present)
- Experts on Adolescent Psychiatric health Nichols School; Panel Member (2009)
- Oversaw the 16 bed inpatient psychiatric unit, on call 7 days/week; Medical Director, Adolescent Psychiatry Unit at Erie County Medical Center (2009–2017)
- Director of Medical Student Education Erie County Medical Center, Adolescent Psychiatry; Director (2008–2017)
- Graduate Medical Education Committee; School Representative (2007–2008)
- The use of antidepressants among children and adolescents. ERIE-1 BOCES; Presentor (2007)
- Psychotherapy Supervisor; University at Buffalo, Buffalo Psychiatry Residency Program; Advisory Committee (2006–2011)
- Education Policy Committee; Member (2006–present)
- Women's Psychiatry Clinic Planning Committee University Psychiatric Practice; Member (2006–present)
- ACGME Site Visit Department Representative; School Representative (2004)
- Sexual Abuse Lecture, Amherst High School; Presentor (2003)
- Residency Program Selection Subcommittee; Member (2002–2011)
- Curriculum Subcommittee for Resident Curriculum; Member (2002–2006)
- Assisted and advised first-year and second-year medical students and arranged the summer internship program in primary care Volunteer for three months (2000)
- ; Elected to Polity (1992–1993)
- Student Government (1992–1993)