Department News

Jacobs School Surgeons Achieve an Industry First
10/6/20
The Department of Surgery has reported that Titan SGS stapling technology from Standard Bariatrics Inc., which features the longest continuous stapler cutline (23 centimeters), has been successful in an ongoing clinical trial at Buffalo General Medical Center (BGMC).
Resident’s Medical Mission Group Focusing on COVID-19
8/17/20
Aaron Epstein, MD, a third-year trainee in the general surgery residency program founded the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG) in 2015 as a Georgetown University medical student and serves as president of the organization.
Jacobs School Contributes to ‘Wear a Mask’ Video Project
7/20/20
Several people associated with the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences played key roles in producing a Buffalo-themed entry in New York State’s “Wear a Mask” video contest.
Siegel Awards Acknowledge Teaching Excellence
6/26/20
Fourteen Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences teachers, seven residents, four medical students and three staff members received 2020 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards or honorable mentions for excellence in teaching.
Calkins, Logue Awardees Honored
6/23/20
A fellow and a resident share the 2020 Evan Calkins, MD, Community-Based Research Fellowship.

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