Faces and Voices

See what current students and alumni have to say about the strengths of our programs and department.

“The residency program at UB provides me with diverse training amongst six different clinical sites and exposure to a wide variety of cases.”
1/19/26
Olivia Hanes, MD

Resident, Department of Anesthesiology
“My favorite aspect of the UB anesthesiology program is the broad scope of cases we get to see throughout our clinical years.”
1/20/26
Kristine Karibandi, MD ’22
Resident, Department of Anesthesiology
“On reviewing residency programs, UB was touted as one of the oldest programs in the country with a proven track record.”
2/5/26
Omar Jack, DO
Resident, Department of Anesthesiology
“I have always found community at UB. I felt well supported throughout undergrad as well as in medical school, so choosing UB for residency was an easy decision.”
2/5/26
Jeanvieve Cannon, MD ’23
Resident, Department of Anesthesiology
“Each day begins with a clear plan and structured goals, which creates an efficient, supportive learning environment.”
2/5/26
Shivana Ramsingh, MBBS
Resident, Department of Anesthesiology
“There has been an increase in protected academic time and greater frequency of simulations. These simulations, which take place at the medical school, are in my opinion the most valuable method of learning.”
2/26/26
Gurkaran Johal, MD
Resident, Department of Anesthesiology
“There’s a genuine culture of teamwork — if I ever have a question or feel unsure about something, I know I can always reach out in our group chat and get thoughtful, reliable guidance.”
2/26/26
Garrison Kohler, MD
Resident, Department of Anesthesiology