Ellen P. Rich MD
Ellen P. Rich
MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Internal Medicine
Education and Training:
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester (1995)
- MD, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester (1992)
- BA, Wellesley College (1988)
- Residency, The Genesee Hospital
Employment:
- Medical Director, Medicine, UBMD Internal Medicine, Youngs Road, Amherst (2016-present)
- Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine, University at Buffalo (2004-present)
- Associate Program Director, Medicine, University at Buffalo (2011–2014)
- Program Director, Medicine, University at Buffalo (2004–2011)
- Medical Director, Matthew Gajewski Human Services Center (1998–2004)
- Assistant Professor, Medicine, University at Buffalo (1997–2004)
- Primary Care Physician, Medicine, Panorama Internal Medicine Associates (1995–1996)
- Emergency Department Physician, University of Rochester Residency, Genesee and Rochester General Hospitals (1993–1996)
Awards and Honors:
- Steven Noyes Faculty Award (2013)
- F. Carter Pannill, Jr, M.D. Teaching Award (2002)
- Third Year Resident Teaching Award
Journal Articles:
- Wheat D, Co C, Manochakian R, Rich E, Rich EP. An Assessment of Patient Sign-Outs Conducted by University at Buffalo Internal Medicine Residents. Am J Med Qual. 2011.
- Wheat D, Co C, Manochakian R, Rich EP. An assessment of patient sign outs conducted by University at Buffalo Internal Medicine Residents. Am Journal Med Qual. 2011.
- Garg VK, Bidani R, Rich EP, Hershey E, Hershey CO. Patient knowledge of the asthma guidelines and their perception of the benefits and problems. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2006.
- Garg VK, Bidani R, Rich EP, Hershey E, Hershey CO. Asthma patients' knowledge, perception, and adherence to the asthma guidelines. J Asthma. 2005; 42(8).
- Dickerson S, Reinhart AM, Feeley TH, Bidani R, Rich E, Garg VK, Hershey CO, Rich EP. Patient Internet use for health information at three urban primary care clinics. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2004; 11(6).
- Khan LS, Halbriech U, Hershey CO, Bloom MS, Bidani R, Rich EP. Screening for mental illness in primary care clinics. Int J Psychiatry Med. 2004.
Professional Memberships:
- Society of General Internal Medicine (2011–present)
- Fellow, American College of Physicians (2008–present)
- Association for Program Directors Internal Medicine (2004–2013)
- American College of Physicians (1993–present)
Service Activities:
- Jewish Federation of Buffalo Physician Committee; Committee for Buffalo Professionals. Designed to engage Jewish professionals in volunteer commitments and philanthropy.; Committee Member (2015–present)
- Jewish Federation of Buffalo, Campaign Co-Chair; Engaging in community fund raising to support agencies which service at risk community individuals; Co-Chair (2015–present)
- Hebrew High Sub Committee on Curriculum Reform; Committee was developed to help transform the Hebrew High School Education curriculum to meet the challenges of contemporary teenagers.; Committee Member (2014–2016)
- Board of Jewish Education, Member; Member of the board which develops and implements educational activities for members of the Jewish community at all ages.; Board Member (2013–present)
- Clarence NY House Soccer League, Coach (2004–present)