Chief Residents

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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, N.Y. (Specifically MFSH)

College: Canisius College (Now Canisius University)

Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Medical/Research Interests: ultrasound and EMS, mass gathering medicine

Scholarly Track: ultrasound

Personal Interests: reading, movies, Buffalo sports, family

How did you hear about our program: I’m from Buffalo and spent a lot of time in the EDs in Buffalo during medical school. 

About the Residency: Really diverse training in areas with high acuity. The process of training in this residency will absolutely give you the tools you need to become an expert in EM. Also the people at the helm always have our best interest in mind and are very receptive to needs of residents. 

About Buffalo: I love being from Buffalo. I love living here. I’ve never had desire to leave. I find myself visiting a lot of other places just making me appreciate everything Buffalo has to offer. From multiple pro sports teams to proximity to Canada including urban living and opportunity for rural life as well I can’t imagine a better place to be. This place is polarizing. Some people hate it here, but I find if you’re open minded you will find that this place grows on you in an unbelievable way that will surprise you. But I’m biased :). 

Birthplace: Augusta, Ga.
College: Clemson University
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Medical/Research Interests: Sports medicine, Point of Care Ultrasound, Medical Education
Scholarly Track: Sports Medicine
Personal Interests: Golfing, Skiing, Traveling, Hiking, Cooking/Baking

How did you hear about our program: I heard good things about the program from previous graduates and transplants from Buffalo. 

About the Residency: I think the biggest advantage of the UBEM program is the breadth of experience. We train in a wide variety of clinical settings, including a busy Level I trauma center at Buffalo General, a state-of-the-art children's hospital at Golisano's, a free-standing community emergency department in DeGraff Medical Park, alongside multiple others. With the array of experiences, you gain understanding into which clinical settings you enjoy and can help inform your practice decisions for post-residency. Additionally, a unique experience of this program is the scholarly tracks. You have dedicated pathways at your disposal to become more educated and gain invaluable experience in Emergency Medicine subspecialities including EMS, Ultrasound, Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, Academics, Toxicology, Administration, Public Health and Telehealth. There is a real sense of community among the residents and faculty while emphasizing wellness and work-life balance.  Whatever you envision for yourself after training, Buffalo sets you up for success. 

About Buffalo: Moving here for residency, I wasn't sure what to expect. You hear about the snow and the wings, but what often gets left out is the people. Buffalo is an incredibly welcoming city with an intensely strong sense of community. It's not called the city of good neighbors for nothing!  The snowy winters do give way to vibrant summers, and everyone takes advantage of the amazing parks' systems and accessibility of the city.  Buffalo has great food and sports scenes, and you quickly learn that a majority of your conversations end with "Go Bills." There are an abundance of hiking trails, state parks, and outdoors activities within an hour radius, and whatever your interests are you can find it here. Buffalo is a place that is rooted in and celebrates its history while revitalizing over the last decade. 

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pa.

College: Washington and Jefferson College

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Medical/Research Interests: POCUS, Sports medicine, trauma

Scholarly Track: Sports

Personal Interests: Exercising, hiking, golfing, attending or watching any sporting event!

How did you hear about our program: Completed my clinical rotations at many hospitals in Rochester area and worked with many UBEM graduates who had nothing but great things to say about the program.

About the Residency: The program has many parts that make it a great place to train. We train at a wide array of emergency departments from academic to community divisions in the Buffalo area. We also have fantastic experience with trauma. As a resident you are exposed to a broad array of clinical cases at all five different emergency departments we rotate through. The program also offers a unique experience that allows you to pick a specific scholarly track (EMS, US, academics, sports) that interests you. For example, I am in the sports medicine scholarly track as I am interested in pursuing a sports medicine fellowship. The sports medicine track has provided me with great experiences working alongside the sports medicine faculty. I also have been able to help with sideline coverage in many division I sporting events such as football, basketball, and wrestling!

About Buffalo: Buffalo is a fantastic place to live and work. The city offers the ability to attend and root for multiple professional teams to include the Bills, Sabers, and Bison. There are so many great dining options to choose from. Fun fact, Buffalo is known for its amazing wings but is also known to have the highest concentration of pizzerias per capita in the United States! Buffalo also has a theatre district that offers many different shows, events, or concerts. There is truly something to do all year long. I couldn’t have chosen a better place to train and live.