Department of Psychiatry - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo

Beth A. Smith, MD.

Beth A. Smith, MD.

Beth A. Smith, MD, is interim chair of the Department of Psychiatry, which offers outstanding research opportunities for medical students, residents and fellows.

Psychiatry News

In the News

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Faces and Voices

“Forensic psychiatry is the link between psychiatry and the criminal justice system.”
4/21/23
Daniel Antonius, PhD
Director, Division of Forensic Psychiatry;
Associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry
“Mentoring takes place at so many levels in psychiatry, and it’s very individualized to your interests.”
4/23/21
Beth Smith, MD ’00
Professor of psychiatry
“To see these players become healthier and return to play was remarkable.”
4/23/21
Barry Willer, PhD
Professor of psychiatry

Upcoming Events

Psychiatry IN-PERSON Faculty Meeting
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Smith Auditorium ECMC

Psychiatry Grand Rounds : "Exploring the Complexities of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Functions and Consequences"
8:00 am - 9:30 am
ZOOM

Psychiatry Grand Rounds : "Integrating Means Safety Interventions into Suicide Risk Management Protocols: Takeaways and Lessons Learned"
8:00 am - 9:30 am
ZOOM

Research Highlights

Research Centers

Our department has strong relationships with several research centers in the Buffalo area.

Recent Research Funding

Faculty members have received funding for research on diverse subjects like psychosomatic issues, pain management, patient reporting and compliance behaviors, whole community and family roles in psychiatric conditions and treatment, and teaching strategies.

Research Opportunities for Students, Residents and Fellows

Research skills form a key component of a successful, responsive clinical practice, as well as founding your academic career.

Areas of Research

Our faculty conduct NIH-funded research from the molecular level up to behavioral intervention studies on topics as diverse as psychosomatics, domestic violence and medical ontology.