Chief Residents

Thank you for visiting our residency website. We hope you find the information provided useful in getting to know our program.

There are many exceptional emergency medicine residency programs in the country, but we feel like our program stands out among the crowd.

The variety of the clinical sites at our program is second to none.

The attending physicians here have diverse skill sets, provide unparalleled teaching, and many have fellowship training in various areas of emergency medicine.

Above all, the philosophy of the UBEM program is that we are all a family, and this mentality is evident in all areas of our training program.

Birthplace: Buffalo, NY

College: SUNY Geneseo

Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Medical/Research Interests: EMS, Ultrasound

Scholarly Track: EMS

Personal Interests: Swimming, Golfing, Buffalo Bills, Cats, Maintaining my Garden & Koi Pond

How did you hear about our program: I was very impressed with the residency program during my third and fourth year EM rotations during medical school. The attendings were welcoming and the older residents were great role models. I knew the program would be a great fit for me!

About the Residency: I love everything about our residency program. I have had wonderful mentors who I can look up to including both older residents and attending physicians. I have felt very supported by our program leadership and felt the transition from medical school to residency was very smooth. I really enjoy rotating at all our different clinical sites and I believe the variability is a great asset to EM training. This includes ECMC our Level 1 Trauma Center, BGH our comprehensive stroke and cardiac center, Oishei Children’s Hospital our Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, the VA, and our community sites, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital and DeGraff Emergency Department. I have learned a lot from our emergency medicine rotations and have had the opportunity to care for many complex critically ill patients. I also enjoy interacting with other residents and attendings during off service rotations. These rotations help facilitate positive interactions with other specialties while caring for patients in the ED. I have also had the opportunity to explore my interests in EMS by participating in EMS track activities such as attending the NAEMSP Medical Director’s Course in San Diego.

About Buffalo: I grew up in Buffalo and I absolutely love the area. I am from East Amherst and went to Williamsville East High School, Go Flames! Most of my family lives here and my husband and I bought a house in the City of Tonawanda by the canal. Buffalo is truly the city of good neighbors, and I have met many wonderful people living here. There are activities for everyone including biking/walking trails, golf courses, sports games (Buffalo Bills, Sabres, Bandits, and Bisons), many great restaurants, and more! I really enjoy experiencing all four seasons and the spring/summer weather can’t be beat!

Birthplace: Jamestown, NY

College: University at Buffalo

Medical School: University at Buffalo Jacob’s School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Medical/Research Interests: ACEP; Emergency Department ultrasound and its effect of hospital length of stay 

Scholarly Track: Academic

Personal Interests: Skiing, traveling, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills!

How did you hear about our program: I went to medical school at the University at Buffalo

About the Residency:

There are my aspects of this program that I love! We train in a number of different hospitals from tertiary academic centers such as Buffalo General Hospital and the Erie County Medical Center to the community, stand alone emergency department at DeGraff Memorial Park. There are a wide variety of clinical cases at each location! The scholarly track program is also a unique feature of the program - no matter what you are interested in (EMS, US, academics, administration) - there is something for everyone, and a chance to dig deeper into each of these aspects of emergency medicine during your time in this program!

About Buffalo:

Buffalo is a great city! It has the amenities of a large city (including an excellent NFL team, broadway shows at Shea’s theater, and excellent dining options), while still having an intimate, inviting atmosphere. There is an excellent park system, and you can be almost anywhere in the city in about 20 minutes! It is an excellent place to train!

Birthplace: Buffalo

College: SUNY Geneseo

Medical School: University at Buffalo

Medical/Research Interests: Point of care ultrasound, medical education, ASCVD prevention

Scholarly Track: Ultrasound

Personal Interests: Golf, Running, Hiking, Cooking, The Buffalo Bills

How did you hear about our program: I heard about the program through our medical school faculty

About the Residency:

Our program is an incredible place to train if you're looking for a well-rounded, hands-on experience. Residents rotate through a wide range of clinical settings—from a busy Level I trauma center and a top-notch pediatric hospital to a free-standing community emergency department—so you get exposure to the many different practice settings emergency medicine has to offer. The program combines strong clinical training with excellent teaching and simulation experiences. There’s a real sense of community among the residents and faculty, and the program puts a big emphasis on wellness and work-life balance. Whether you want to go into academic medicine, rural practice, or pursue a fellowship, Buffalo sets you up for success.

About Buffalo:

Buffalo is an incredible place to live and work, and there’s truly something for everyone here. From great local food spots and live music to kayaking on Lake Erie or catching a bills game, there’s always something fun to do when you’re off shift. I admit I’m biased being from here, but objectively this is a great town!