Department News

Buffalo General surgical resident learns beyond surgery during postdoctoral fellowship
6/28/19
Reinier Narvaez will be returning to Buffalo General Medical Center as a third-year surgical resident this July following a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University at Buffalo. But Narvaez’ fellowship taught him more than just top-of-the-line surgical skills. Narvaez will return to Buffalo General with a master’s degree in public health, new career aspirations and as a published researcher.
Residents Launch Startup to Solve Surgical Obstacles
6/21/19
A team of Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences entrepreneurs is launching a new company to solve problems that surgeons experience firsthand.
Congratulations Dr. Jeff Silpe!
6/21/19
PGY-5 Dr. Jeff Silpe obtained his Masters in Education from the MGH Institute of Health Professionals on June 19, 2019. CONGRATS to Jeff on this major accomplishment!
New Intern Welcome Reception
6/14/19
9 New Faculty Members Join 5 Medical School Departments
6/10/19
Nine faculty members with a variety of clinical and research experience — representing five medical school departments — have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences over the past several months.
47 Physicians, Trainees Feted by Gold Humanism Society
6/7/19
UB’s Richard Sarkin Medical Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) has inducted 47 exemplary medical students, residents, fellows and faculty members for 2019.
High School Students Sharpen Skills Useful in Surgery
6/6/19
A select group of Western New York high school students learned surgical skills this spring under the guidance of surgeons doing their residency training at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Sengupta, Beckman Honored With GME Excellence Awards
6/6/19
Graduate Medical Education Awards of Excellence for 2019 have been presented to the physician who directs the child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program and the administrator of the general surgery residency program.
Check out UB Drone STEM on the News
5/30/19
Channel 4 provided news coverage on The Department of Surgery’s first ever Drone STEM event. Check is out here.
Department of Surgery Grand Rounds Thursday, May 30, 2019
5/28/19
Join us Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 6:45am-7:45am for the Department of Surgery Grand Rounds presented by Dr. Susana Vagas Pinto, one of our graduating Chiefs! Grand Rounds are held at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 955 Main Street, room #2120B.

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