Beth A. Smith MD
Beth A. Smith
MD
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics; Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; President, UBMD Psychiatry; Chief of Service, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine: Kaleida Health
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Psychiatry
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from Skidmore College, Dr. Smith graduated from the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Medicine and Biomedical Science. She then completed psychiatric residency and fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry at UB. Dr. Smith has been a faculty member of the Jacobs School in the Department of Psychiatry’s Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry since 2005 and the Department of Pediatrics since 2006.
Dr. Smith is currently the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She also serves as president of UBMD Psychiatry, chief of Behavioral Health for Kaleida Health and medical director for the Children’s Psychiatry Clinic of Oishei Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Smith‘s clinical work focuses on the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with comorbid medical illness, including collaboration with other medical specialties. She has a particular interest in adherence in medically ill children. She is widely recognized as an international expert in the mental health of individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF).
In addition to her extensive clinical work with patients with CF, Dr. Smith has been a leader in developing and studying psychiatric therapies for patients with CF. She has extensive funding to conduct research on depression, cognitive behavioral therapy, adherence, and other key psychiatric issues in patients with cystic fibrosis. Dr. Smith coauthored international guidelines on depression and anxiety in CF for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and European CF Society. She has spearheaded the implementation of these guidelines worldwide. Dr. Smith was recently awarded a $3 million grant from the CF Foundation to lead a national epidemiological study to assess mental health in children with CF under 12 years. Dr. Smith is also involved in the development of CF specific patient reported outcome measures. She has presented extensively at national and international conferences on these topics. Dr. Smith is the founding chair of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation‘s Mental Health Advisory Committee whose mission is to promote and support the mental well-being of individuals with CF and their families by partnering with CF Care Centers to provide screening, preventative interventions and ongoing innovative services.
Dr. Smith, has served in many editorial roles in psychiatric and pulmonary journals and publications, writing dozens of peer reviewed manuscripts. She is a frequently sought after speaker, having presented regionally, nationally, and internationally on mental health and cystic fibrosis.
Recognized as a leader in her field, Dr. Smith has received a multitude of awards including the Carolyn and C. Richard Mattingly Leadership in Mental Health Care Award, the Award for Outstanding Service in Psychiatry, Award for Outstanding Achievements in Research, as well the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Education three times. She was Inducted into the Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (2005)
- Residency, Chief Resident, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (2005)
- Residency, Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (2003)
- MD, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (2000)
- BA, Biology and Chemistry, Skidmore College (1996)
Employment:
- Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2025-present)
- President, Psychiatry, UBMD Psychiatry (2023-present)
- Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2016-present)
- Chief of Service, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Kaleida Health (2014-present)
- Medical Director, Psychiatry, Children’s Psychiatric Clinic, John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital (2013-present)
- Clinical Professor, Psychiatry & Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2020-present)
- Consult Liaison Psychiatrist, John R. Oishei Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2005-present)
- Outpatient Psychopharmacologist, The Children‘s Psychiatric Clinic (2005-present)
- Interim Chair, Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2023–2025)
- Executive Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2019–2023)
Awards and Honors:
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor-5 Years (2024)
- Top Doctors: Best of the Best Distinction (2024)
- Chair; 34th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2020)
- Award for Excellence in Clinical Supervision (2020)
- Excellence in Care Award (2019)
- Inducted into the Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (2019)
- Award for outstanding achievements in research (2017)
- Carolyn and C. Richard Mattingly Leadership in Mental Health Care Award (2017)
- American Psychiatric Association’s Psychiatric Services 2016-2017 Achievement Award (2017)
- Faculty award recognizing excellence in clinical supervision (2015)
- Award for outstanding achievement in child and adolescent psychiatry education (2012)
- Award for Outstanding Achievements in Research (2009)
- Pilot Research Award from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2007)
- 9th Annual Future Leaders in Psychiatry (2007)
- Award for outstanding achievement in child and adolescent psychiatry education (2006)
- Travel Fellowship For Women Resident Leaders in Psychiatry (2003)
- PRITE Award (2003)
- Resident Service Award (2002)
- Certificate of Commendation For Outstanding Contribution to Psychiatry and Women‘s Health (2002)
- Phi Beta Kappa (1996)
- Exceptional Women in Medicine Distinction: Awarded annually 2019-2024
- Buffalo Spree Top Doctors in WNY: Awarded annually 2016-2024
- Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors: Awarded annually 2017- 2024
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- July 2024–June 2028
TIDES 2.0: Prevalence and longitudinal course of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems in children with cystic fibrosis under 12 years of age
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
$3,014,649 - July 2022–June 2027
Development and Management of a Pre-Admission Process for Residential Services for Adolescents with a Substance Use Disorder
New York State Office of Addition Services and Support (OASAS)
Role: Consultant - January 2022–December 2026
Project TEACH (Training and Education for the Advancement of Children’s Health)
New York State office of Mental Health
Role: Co-Investigator - January 2024–December 2025
Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis: Mental Health Committee
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator - January 2023–December 2025
Mental Health Advisory Committee
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
$126,000 - November 2022–October 2025
Integrating CF-CBT into CF care team-based mental health care: A randomized implementation trial
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Co-Investigator
$1,142,659 - May 2023–July 2025
Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Aticaprant 10 mg as Adjunctive Therapy in Adult Participants with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with Moderate-to-severe Anhedonia and Inadequate Response to Current Antidepressant Therapy
Janssen R&D LLC
Role: Co-Investigator - May 2023–July 2025
An Open-label, Long-term, Safety and Efficacy Study of Aticaprant as Adjunctive Therapy in Adult and Elderly Participants with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Janssen R&D LLC
Role: Co-Investigator - January 2022–March 2025
Mental Health Concerns in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis: Development of a Brief General Mental Health Screener (GEMS-CF)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
$320,247 - October 2022–October 2024
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Leadership and Design Grant: Preparing the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry for Mental Health Research
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$221,188
Journal Articles:
- Quittner AL, Abbott J, Georgiopoulos AM, Goldbeck L, Smith B, Hempstead SE, Marshall B, Sabadosa KA, Elborn S. (2016) International Committee on Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and European Cystic Fibrosis Society consensus statements for screening and treating depression and anxiety. Thorax (Jan), 71(1): 26-34. doi:10.1136/thoraxjnl-2015-207488
- Harrigan M, Georgiopoulos AM, Quittner AL, Smith BA, Douglas T. (2025) Psychosocial and Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis in the Modern Era of Care: Time to Evolve. BMJ Open Respiratory Research (Feb)(12:e002606)
- Friedman D, Quittner AL, He J, Chaudhary N, Mullen T, Bruce AS, Sher Y, Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM. (2025) Preliminary Psychometric Characteristics of the Cystic Fibrosis Coping Self-Efficacy (CF-CSE) Scale. Pediatric Pulmonology (Feb)
- Bathgate CJ, Muther E, Georgiopoulos AM, Smith B, Tillman L, Graziano S, Verkleij M, Lomas P, Quittner A. (2023) Positive and negative impacts of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor: Healthcare providers’ observations across US centers. Pediatric Pulmonology (Jun) doi:10.1002/ppul.2627
- Zhu K, Wang S, Yue Y, Smith BA, Zhang ZF, Freudenheim JL, Niu Z, Zhang J, Smith E, Ye J, Cao Y, Zhang J, Hennessy DA, Lei L, Mu L. (2023) Disparities in insecurity, social support, and family relationships in association with poor mental health among US adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientific reports (Jun), 13(1): 9731. doi:10.1038/s41598-023-35981-0
- Quittner AL, Barker D, Graziano S, Georgiopoulos AM, Muther E, Verkleij M, Schechter MS, Tillman L, Mueller A, Lomas P, Hempstead S, Smith BA. (2023) National integration of mental health screening and treatment into specialized care for cystic fibrosis: What predicts success?. Pediatric Pulmonology (Apr), 6(58): 1768-1776. doi:10.1002/ppul.26400
- Yue YG, Wang SU, Smith EU, Goyal DU, Zhu KG, Zhang ZF, Smith B, Niu Z, Lei L, Freudenheim JL, Mu L. (2023) Alcohol Consumption and Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic. Alcohol and Alcoholism (Mar), 58(3): 247-257. doi:10.1093/alcalc/agad011.
- Bathgate CJ, Hjelm M, Filigno SS, Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM. (2022) Management of Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis. Clinics in chest medicine (Dec), 43(4): 791-810.
- Friedman D, Kaskas MM, Quittner AL, Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM. (2022) Patient Engagement in the Development of CF-CBT: A Cystic Fibrosis Specific Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Adults. Frontiers in Psychology. (Oct), 13 doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.937189
- Landau EC, Verkleij M, Graziano S, Quittner AL, Georgiopoulos AM, Smith BA, Schechter MS, Abbott J. (2022) Mental health screening in Cystic Fibrosis as an intervention: Patient and caregiver feedback on improving these processes. Respiratory Medicine (Oct), 202: 106955.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Georgiopoulos AM, Smith BA, Quittner AL. (2023) Integrating patient reported outcomes into research and clinical practice. In: Kendig and Wilmott;s Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children, 10th Edition. Elsevier
- Friedman D, Kaskas MM, Quittner AL, Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM. (2023) Patient Engagement in the Development of a Cystic Fibrosis Specific Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Adults. In: Volpato E, Banfi PI and Verkleij M (eds), The Psychological Challenges of Respiratory Disease. Lausanne: Frontiers Media SA. Lausanne: Frontiers Media SA
- Duff A, Havermans T, Smith BA. (2020) Improving self-management and adherence through interactions between the multidisciplinary team, the patient, and their families. In: Optimizing Pharmaceutical Care in Cystic Fibrosis. European Cystic Fibrosis Society
- Smith BA, Kaye DL. (2019) Collaborative Care: An effort to increase behavioral health adherence by supporting the primary care provider. In: Psychiatric Nonadherence: A Solutions Based Approach. Springer
- Smith BA, Talwalker J. (2019) What types of medications can help me manage my cystic Fibrosis?. In: What types of medications can help me manage my cystic Fibrosis?. MGH Psychiatry Academy
- Miller BD, Wood BL, Smith BA. (2010) Textbook of Pediatric Psychosomatic Medicine: Consultation on Physically Ill Children. In: Psychosomatic Considerations in Childhood Respiratory Illness: Textbook of Pediatric Psychosomatic Medicine: Consultation on Physically Ill Children. American Psychiatric Publishing
Abstracts:
- Smith BA, Quittner AL, He J, Schechter MS, Smith EM, Roach C, Goetz D, Frederick C, Georgiopoulos AM. (2024) Comparison of total score and item-level responses in the PHQ-9 to ascertain evidence of major depression in people with CF. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S305
- Smith BA, Quittner AL, He J, Schechter MS, He J, Chaudhary N, Birnbaum G, Canda ER, Kirby K, Tillman L, Georgiopoulos AM. (2024) Depression and anxiety screening practices for children with CF under 12 years at US CF Centers. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S303
- Friedman D, Quittner AL, Bruce A, He J, Chaudhary N, Boutwell A, Wei R. Mullen TMD, Roach CM, Behrman M, Smith BA, Georgiopoulos AM. (2024) Results of a pilot study of CF-CBT-Adolescent: A coping skills program to promote emotional well-being for teens with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S305-306
- Georgiopoulos AM, Chaudhary N, Mullen T MD, Wei R, Smith BA, Sher Y, Bruce A, Dvorak ME, Quittner AL, Thomas-Diceman AR, O'Leary Amato A, He J, Friedman D. (2024) Dissemination of CF-CBT: Comparison of effectiveness and acceptability of in-person vs. live virtual training. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S309
- Prieur MB, Christon L, Reno K, Mueller A, Filigno SS, Georgiopoulos AM, Smith, BA. (2024) Psychologists’ roles in US CF Centers. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S312
- Quittner AL, Georgiopoulos AM, He J, Chaudhary N, Wei R, Canda ER, Nowakowski AX, Tillman L, Smith BA. (2024) Development of the General Mental Health Screener (GEMS-CF): Identification of common, impactful mental health comorbidities in a diverse sample of adults with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S307
- Georgiopoulos AM, Quittner AL, Schechter MS, He J, Chaudhary N, Price C, Birnbaum G, Canda ER, Kirby K, Tillman L, Smith, BA. (2024) Current suicidality assessment practices and trends in reported death by suicide at US CF Centers. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S298
- Quittner AL, Barker DH, Jaramillo I, Verkleij M, Graziano S, Toth C, Lomas P, Tillman L, Schechter MS, Mueller A, Muther E, Prieur MB, Smith BA. (2024) Assessment of professional quality of life and burnout: Preliminary evaluation of the Peer Consultation and Mentorship Programs for Mental Health Coordinators at US CF Centers. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Sep) S301
- Georgiopoulos AM, Chaudhary N, Wei R, Smith BA, Sher Y, Bruce A, He J, Dvorak ME, Mullen T, Fuste M, Newman A, Wright B, Quittner AL, Friedman D. (2024) Implementation of CF-CBT in US and Canadian CF centers: adoption, effectiveness and reach in phase one. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis 23, (Jun) S189
- Georgiopoulos AM, Quittner AL, Schechter MS, He J, Chaudhary N, Birnbaum G, Canda ER, Kirby K, Tillman L, Smith BA. (2024) A national survey to inform feasibility of adding mental health variables to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, (Jun) S188
Professional Memberships:
- European Cystic Fibrosis Society (2024–present)
- Research for Health in Erie County. Research Funding Advisory Committee, Erie County Medical Center Foundation; Research for Health in Erie County. Research Funding Advisory Committee, Erie County Medical Center Foundation (2024–present)
- Women in Science & Medicine in Cystic Fibrosis (WISE-CF; formerly Empowering Women Physicians and Scientists in Cystic Fibrosis) (2023–present)
- American Association of Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry (2023–present)
- American Association of Directors of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2016–present)
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2003–present)
- Association of Women Psychiatrists (2002–present)
- American Medical Association (2000–2005)
- American Psychiatric Association (2000–present)
- Western New York Psychiatric Association (2000–present)
Presentations:
- "Comparison of total score and item-level responses in the PHQ-9 to ascertain evidence of major depression in people with CF." 38th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2024)
- "General Mental Health Screener (GEMS-CF): Mental Health Concerns Related to CFTR Modulators" Symposium ETI & Mental Health: Current Lay of the Land & New Horizons. 38th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. (2024)
- "TIDES 2.0 International Webinar: how to get started in your country" European Cystic Fibrosis Society; Mental Health Working Group (2024)
- "Mental Health Areas of Focus: Impact of Mental Health Comorbidities" Cystic Fibrosis Foundation PRIME Annual Meeting. (2024)
- "The General Mental Health Screener (GEMS-CF)" 47th Annual European Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2024)
- "Mental Health iLab: Implementation of Mental Health Screening and Treatment at US CF Centers" Cystic Fibrosis Learning Network (2024)
- "Cystic Fibrosis Specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy." Full day national intensive training course. (2024)
- "Beyond Anxiety and Depression in Cystic Fibrosis" Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Senior National Group. (2024)
- "Cystic Fibrosis Specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy." Full day national intensive training course. (2024)
- "Supporting Mental Wellness in CF Teams." Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program Directors’ Meeting (2023)
Service Activities:
- Clinical Research Review Committee. Cystic Fibrosis Australia and the Australian Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust. (2024–present)
- Program Co-Chair, 19th Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry Conference, Sept 12-13, 2024, Buffalo, NY.; Program Co-Chair, 19th Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry Conference, Sept 12-13, 2024, Buffalo, NY. (2024)
- Heliyon (2024–present)
- Faculty Search Committee for Chair of Neurology (2024)
- Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings (2024–present)
- Chair: Department of Psychiatry Wellness Committee; Chair: Department of Psychiatry Wellness Committee (2024–present)
- Faculty Practice Management Board: Department of Psychiatry, Representative; Faculty Practice Management Board: Department of Psychiatry, Representative (2024–present)
- Strategic Planning Committee. Lead for Clinical Pillar Goal 5. (2023–2024)
- UBMD Advisory Committee on Work-Life. (2023–present)
- UBMD Advisory Committee on Access (2023–present)
- Co-Program Director for the Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry Conference; Co-Program Director (2023)
- Dean's UBMD Task Force; Advisory Group (2023–present)
- Faculty Search Committee for Chair of Pediatrics (2023–2024)
- BMC Pulmonary Medicine (2023–present)
- Thorax (2023–present)
- Chest (2023–present)
- Chair; Committee on Promotions to Clinical Rank; Chair (2022–2023)
- Faculty Awards Committee (2022–2023)
- Faculty Council Steering Committee; Member (2022–present)
- Emotional Support Warmline for Tops Market employees after the mass shooting in Buffalo; Warmline Volunteer (2022)
- UB HEALS, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Faculty Supervisor (2022–present)
- Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (2022–present)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mental Health Town Hall. Supporting Your Adolescent’s Mental Health: Resources & Tools for Parents and Caregivers.; Content Expert (2021)
- Pediatrics; Peer Reviewer (2021–2022)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Website: Emotional Wellness (www.cff.org/managing-cf/mental-health); Website Content Development (2021)
- Greater New York Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.; Greater New York Scientific Update: Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis (2020)
- Committee on Promotions to Clinical Rank; Member (2020–2022)
- Integrating Mental Health Care into Cystic Fibrosis Care. Indiana University Cystic Fibrosis Online Continuing Medical Education Courses (2020–2021)
- COVID-19 Emotional Support Task Force and Support Line for Kaleida Health, Erie County Medical Center, UBMD Physician's Group, and Optimum Alliance staff and physicians.; Task Force Member and Warmline Volunteer (2020–2022)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mental Health Prioritization Workgroup, Chair; Lead (2020–2021)
- 1. Parenting as an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis: Balancing Family Life with CF. 2. Parenting as an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis: Communicating with Your Child about Cystic Fibrosis. 3. Parenting as an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis: Understanding Temperament & Development; Commissioned, coauthored, and edited educational materials to help support children of a parent with Cystic Fibrosis (2020)
- Emotional Wellness and COVID-19 webinar; Navigating Uncertainty webinar; and six weekly live mindfulness sessions. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.; Consultant (2020)
- Procedural Anxiety video content for the 2019 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference and the CFF.org website.; Consultant (2020)
- Cystic Fibrosis Online Educational Program; Indiana University School of Medicine; Board Member (2020–present)
- Chair, Teaching Task Force; Chair (2019–2020)
- Narins Eating Disorder Center, Getzville, New York; Advisory Board (2019–present)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Research Advisory Board; Board Member (2019–present)
- Carolyn and C. Richard Mattingly Leadership in Mental Health Care Award Selection Committee; Committee Member (2018–2019)
- Faculty Practice Management Board; Department of Psychiatry Alternate Representative (2018)
- Substance Misuse web content for CFF.org website (www.cff.org/managing-cf/substance-misuse); Subject Matter Expert (2017–2018)
- Videos were used in a special course on mental health at the North American CF Conference and are on the CF Foundation YouTube Channel and CFF.org website.; Co-created substance misuse videos for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (2017)
- North American Cystic Fibrosis Planning Committee (2016–present)
- Chair; Cystic Fibrosis Mental Health Advisory Committee; Chair (2016–present)
- Chair, Review Committee for Mental Health Coordinator RFA Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bethesda, Maryland. (2015–2019)
- Presentation on Mental Health for various Family Days at CF Centers nationally.; Presenter (2015–2017)
- Available at www.cff.org/managing-cf/mental-health. Translations available at https://www.ecfs.eu/mental_health-tools/guidelines. Examples include: 1. Mental Health Screening Implementation Planning Worksheet 2. Anxiety and Depression in Cystic Fibrosis, What the Guidelines Mean for You 3. Prevention Tips: What patients and families can do 4. CF and Mental Health: Building Resilience 5. What about Siblings? Helping My Family Cope 6. Cystic Fibrosis: What Mental Health Providers Need to Know (A Guide for Clinicians) 7. Finding a Mental Health Professional: A Guide for the CF Community 8. Virtual Mental Health Screening Guide 9. CF and Mental Health: Thriving with ADHD. A Guide for People Living with CF.; Commissioned, coauthored and edited educational materials on mental health for the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation (2015–present)
- Director of Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2014–2016)
- Executive Committee; Member (2014–present)
- Clinical Competency Committee, Division of Child & Adolscent Psychiatry; Member; Chair 2014-2016 (2014–present)
- Psychosomatics; Peer Reviewer (2014–2020)
- Cystic Fibrosis Mental Health Taskforce Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bethesda, Maryland; Chair (2014–2015)
- Medical Executive Committee, Kaleida Health; Medical Executive Committee Member (2014–present)
- ad hoc Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Cystic Fibrosis; Peer Reviewer (2014–present)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the European Cystic Fibrosis Society: Anxiety and Depression Guideline Development; Committee Member (2013–2015)
- The Reach Institute, Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology Steering Committee; Committee Member (2013–present)
- Clinical Research Award Committee: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics (2013–2019)
- Clinical Respiratory Journal; Peer Reviewer (2013–2015)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Adherence Steering Group; Committee Member (2013)
- Physically Ill Child Committee, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Committee Member (2011–present)
- North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference Abstract Reviewer; Peer Reviewer (2011–present)
- Pediatrics; Peer Reviewer (2011–2012)
- Child: Care, Health, Development; Peer Reviewer (2011)
- Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Department of Psychiatry; Committee Member; Chair: 2020-6/2023 (2011–present)
- Project TEACH (formerly Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for Primary Care, CAP PC), New York State Office of Mental Health; Executive Board (2011–present)
- Pediatric Pulmonology; Peer Reviewer (2011–present)
- Board of Directors, Buffalo Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders; Advisory Board (2010–2018)
- Early Career Psychiatrists, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Member (2010–2012)
- Professionalism Committee, Department of Psychiatry; Committee Member (2010)
- Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology; Peer Reviewer (2010)
- Education Policy Committee, Division of Child & Adolscent Psychiatry; Committee Member; Chair: 2014-2016 (2009–present)
- Psychosocial Task Force Planning Committee Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo; Committee Member (2008–2009)
- Child & Adolscent Psychiatry Research Committee; Committee Member (2006–present)
- Wrote a quarterly column for a Cysitc Fibrosis newsletter; Reporter (2006–2008)
- Faculty Council, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine; Department Representative (2006–2007)
- Evaluation Committee, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Committee Member (2005–2013)
- Selection Committee, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Committee Member (2005–present)
- Student Mentor, Department of Psychiatry; Student Mentor (2005–present)
- Steering Committee; Member (2005–2008)
- Graduate Medical Education Committee, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Member (2003–2008)
- Internal Review Subcommittee; Committee Member (2002–2004)
- Consortium Residents' Committee; Co-Chair (2001–2004)
- Consortium Graduate Medical Education Committee: Resident Representative; Member (2001–2004)
- Behavioral Health Governance Committee, Erie County Medical Center; Behavioral Health Governance Committee, Erie County Medical Center