Education and Training

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences offers a broad array of education options from undergraduate programs to postdoctoral training.

Medical Education

We train doctors who make a difference

  • Medical Education Program (MD) Admissions
    3/21/24
    The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences selects students who possess the intelligence, integrity and personal and emotional characteristics that are considered necessary to become excellent and effective physicians. We provide a broad-based clinical education in both ambulatory and hospital settings with a strong core curriculum in primary care and an exposure to all the specialties.
Faculty member training residents.

Our residency and fellowship programs offer physicians-in-training outstanding opportunities to learn from clinicians who are among the best in their fields.

  • Residency and Fellowship Programs
    1/25/24
    Our residency and fellowship programs emphasize evidence-based medicine, patient safety and overcoming health-care disparities.
View all of our residency and fellowship programs

Graduate Education (Master’s/PhD)

We strive for an environment that not only provides students the necessary skills and knowledge to be a scientist but one that also helps students develop their scientific identity. For every scientific discovery, there’s an aspect of self discovery that goes along with it. Our programs and mentors are prepared with your scientific development in mind.

Learn more about our master’s and PhD programs
“The major draw for me was the incredible variety of research performed here, and the opportunities to explore and learn about different but similar fields such as bioinformatics.”
9/3/21

Luke Andrew Graser
Student in BS/MS dual degree program in pharmacology and toxicology

“The Jacobs School has given me the platform to hone my skills and improve my knowledge to become a better researcher. Participating in various conferences has given me public experience, which has made me a confident lady.”
12/8/22

Sana Qayum

Trainee in master’s in pharmacology and toxicology program

“This program and degree afforded me a lot of versatile skills bestowing me flexibility in what I can do in the future. That’s ultimately what I wanted coming into the program.”
2/28/25

Nissa Medwid
Genetics, genomics and bioinformatics

“During my time at the Jacobs School, I have learned what it means to be an independent scientist and have learned to ask questions to help me better understand what I’m doing.”
8/19/21

Isabella Lydia Ann Schember
Doctoral student in biochemistry

“Collaboration here is great. There is so much that people are working on that they can offer insight with a different viewpoint.”
9/28/21

Alexandra Ruth Glathar
Doctoral student in biochemistry

“I really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere, especially when you’re trying to solve a problem.”
12/8/22

Shirley Xu
Doctoral student in pharmacology and toxicology

“UB taught me to look past the educational setting and learn what I need to do to become a better professional and independent researcher.”
4/23/21

Mohamed Sharif
Doctoral candidate in biochemistry

“The Jacobs School has been a great fit for me. It’s been a great learning experience.”
4/23/21

Steven A. Lewis
Doctoral student in computational cell biology, anatomy and pathology

“My mentor has really helped me increase my scientific skills across a broad spectrum. He’s helped me become a better presenter and a better scientist.”
4/23/21

Taylor Glausen
Doctoral student in microbiology and immunology

Dr. Read’s RNA project made me decide to come to UB. She has been preparing me for the next step of establishing my own research program and I am grateful for her support and genuine mentorship.
4/23/21

Joseph Terrell Smith Jr., PhD
Postdoctoral fellow in microbiology and immunology

“We’re merging the general knowledge of biology and biochemistry with engineering and artificial intelligence to study disease in a whole new way for the future of medicine.”
4/23/21

Briana Santo
Doctoral student in computational cell biology, anatomy and pathology

“The diversity of research and all the opportunities I’d have stood out to me with the Jacobs School.”
4/23/21

Katherine Sortino
Doctoral student in microbiology and immunology

“The training you receive as a graduate student in microbiology and immunology is vigorous and sets you up to be a great scientist.”
4/23/21

Essi Tchalla
Doctoral student in microbiology and immunology

“When everyone is on your side and you’re on theirs, this environment is one you can thrive in.”
11/10/21

Jamal B. Williams
Doctoral student in neuroscience

“It’s nice to be able to reach out to people in other labs. It’s great to get their help and bounce ideas off them.”
11/12/21

Garrett Sheehan
Doctoral candidate in the neuroscience program

“While here, I’ve learned a variety of applicable techniques, collaborated with scientists from a range of disciplines, and developed my ability to think critically about research questions.”
1/27/22

Haley Victoria Parker

Trainee in the doctoral program in biochemistry

“The things we can do with bioinformatics are unimaginable. We can use genomic sequences to find cures for diseases and improve agriculture for everyone’s benefit.”
3/8/22

Hasiba Asma
Doctoral candidate in genetics, genomics and bioinformatics

“The work I have completed and skill set I have learned in Dr. Estrada’s lab are perfect to pursue a career at a pharmaceutical company since it is focused on understanding the molecular basis by which a major family of drug metabolizing enzymes works.”
5/13/22

Chris Campomizzi

Doctoral student in biochemistry

Dr. Parker has a smaller research group and this fit well with my personality. His enthusiasm for his work really led me to seek a position in his lab.
11/5/24

Clayton Brady
MD-PhD student

The students and faculty in the MD-PhD program are very supportive of each other.
11/5/24

Yuhao (Tom) Shi
MD-PhD student

The opportunity to work with exceptional mentors in an innovative research environment and gain clinical experience within Buffalo’s diverse hospital system attracted me to UB’s MD-PhD program.
11/5/24

Elliot Kramer
MD-PhD student

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Undergraduate Education

Tanzania Bussey in a lab.

Interested in conducting and presenting research? Undergraduate student Tanzania Bussey has presented her work at events like the Buffalo Summer Research Conference.

  • Undergraduate Education
    11/5/24
    We offer a variety of majors that lead to a bachelor of science degree in preparation for graduate and/or professional education. Our undergraduates apply to professional schools or further their education by pursuing a graduate degree. The biomedical sciences include majors in biochemistry, biomedical sciences and pharmacology and toxicology.
Learn more about our undergraduate programs
  • Prehealth Education
    2/5/21
    If you are considering a career as a physician, you must build your record of academic, professional and personal accomplishments. Our Prehealth Advising services will help you get on the right track.

Postdoctoral, CME and Certificate Programs

Joseph Smith.

Postdoctoral trainee Joseph Smith, PhD, does his research in the laboratory of Laurie K. Read, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology.

  • Postdoctoral Training
    5/24/21
    We offer many postdoctoral opportunities in the basic sciences and clinical settings.
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME)
    10/14/21
    Our CME programs provide evidence-based educational activities focused on advances in medicine, medical technology, biomedical research, and changes in the health care environment.
  • Certificate Programs
    8/25/20
    Our certificate programs offer intensive, specialized training.

Scholarships, Awards and Teaching/Learning Facilities

  • Scholarships and Awards
    12/10/24
    We recognize your accomplishments and support your research and scholarship throughout your education and training.
  • Teaching and Learning Facilities
    2/6/19
    The breadth and excellence of our teaching resources makes the school an outstanding place to advance your education and training.