Department News

Emergency Physician to Lead Clinical Affairs in Joint Role
10/2/13
David P. Hughes, MD ’95, has been named inaugural senior associate dean for clinical affairs, part of a groundbreaking role designed to enhance clinical academic performance and health care quality.
Majority of New Faculty Hires Have Ties to UB Med School
9/13/13
More than half of the new faculty at UB’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences are graduates of the school or its training programs.
Crash Ratings Less Relevant than Vehicle Type
6/7/13
Passenger car drivers are more likely to die in crashes with sport utility vehicles, regardless of crash safety ratings, according to a study led by Dietrich V. Jehle, MD, professor of emergency medicine.
New Faculty in 4 Departments Bring Broad Experience to School
6/5/13
Ten faculty members with diverse backgrounds and expertise have joined the school’s faculty during the past several months.
Newly Established Calkins Award Supports Residents, Junior Faculty
3/20/13
The Office of Graduate Medical Education announced the Evan Calkins, MD, Fellowship for Community-Based Research, an award for residents and junior faculty members who conduct community-based research or quality improvement projects.
New Faculty in 7 Departments Bring Broad Experience to School
3/5/13
Sixteen faculty members with diverse backgrounds and expertise have joined the school’s faculty during the past several months.
GME Scholarly Exchange Day Honors Outstanding Research
7/5/12
Nine residents and fellows received honors for outstanding poster presentations at the 15th annual Scholarly Exchange Day.
Innovation Award Expected to Reduce WNY Health Care Costs
6/11/12
G. Richard Braen, MD, is principal investigator on a $2.57 million federal grant to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits.
Obese Drivers Much Less Likely to Buckle Up, UB Researchers Find
6/4/12
Obese drivers are far less likely to wear seatbelts than normal weight drivers, a UB study shows.
Burstein Named County Health Commissioner, Succeeds Billittier
1/23/12
Gale R. Burstein, MD, MPH, associate clinical professor of pediatrics, has been appointed Erie County health commissioner.