Cristine M. Adams MD, FACEP
Cristine M. Adams
MD, FACEP
Assistant Professor | Wellness Director
Department of Emergency Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Emergency Medicine
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDProfessional Summary:
Full time nocturnist, clinical Emergency Physician at Buffalo General Medical Center and the VA Hospital of Western NY. UB|MD Emergency Medicine Wellness Director and Professional Coach with focus on burnout, resilience, leadership, and empowerment.
Education and Training:
- Certificate, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Co-Active Coach Training Institute, California Board of Behavioral Sciences (2025)
- Certificate, Associate Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation, Credentials and Standards Global Board (2022)
- Residency, Emergency Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo (2005)
- MD, State University of New York (2002)
- BA, Physical Anthropology, State University of New York at Buffalo, Cum Laude (1997)
Employment:
- Wellness Director, Emergency Department, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2019-present)
- Attending Emergency Physician, University Emergency Medical Services (2007-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2007-present)
- Attending Emergency Physician, Professional Emergency Services PLLC (2005–2007)
- Mental Health Worker, Four Winds Hospital (1997–1998)
Awards and Honors:
- Women in Leadership Award Scholarship, UBMD Emergency Medicine (2018)
- Outstanding Educator Grant, UBMD Emergency Medicine (2018)
- Chief Resident, Emergency Medicine SUNYAB Jacobs School of Medicine (2004)
- Research Honors, SUNYAB Jacobs School of Medicine (2002)
- Scholar Athlete, SUNY at Buffalo (1994)
Journal Articles:
- Lerner, E. Brooke; Jehle, Dietrich V.K.; Billittier, Anthony J.; Moscati, Ronald M.; Connery, Cristine M.; Stiller, Gregory. (2001) The Influence of Demographic Factors on Seatbelt Use by Adults Injured in Motor Vehicle Crashes. Accid Anal Prev (Sep), 33(5): 659-662.
- Moscati RM, Jehle DV, Christiansen G, D'Aprix T, Radford J, Connery CM, Billittier AJ. (2000) Endotracheal Tube Introducer for Failed Intubations; A Variant of the Gum Elastic Bougie. Annals of Emergency Medicine (Jul), 3(1): 52-56.
Abstracts:
- Connery CM, Krawczyk CM, Borton JA, Moskovitz J. (2004) An Assessment of Regional Preparedness of Volunteer Firefighters for Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. Annals of Emergency Medicine, (Oct) S93-S94
Professional Memberships:
- American College of Emergency Physicians (2013–present)
- Emergency Medicine Residents Association (2002–2005)
- Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (2002–2005)
- American Medical Association (1998–2005)
- American Medical Women’s Association (1998–2002)
Presentations:
- "Invited Speaker" American Heart Association Wellness Summit, Women in the Workplace Panel, Hotel Henry (2020)
- "Invited Speaker" Best Evidence in Emergency Medicine Conference (2019)
- "Speaker" Best Evidence in Emergency Medicine Conference (2018)
Service Activities:
- Faculty Practice Management Plan, Jacobs School of Medicine; Chair, Policy Committee, Governing Board (2022)
- UBA Executive Committee; Member at Large (2022)
- UBMD Emergency Medicine Board of Directors; Vice President (2022)
- UBMD Emergency Medicine Board of Directors; Treasurer (2021–2022)
- Kaleida Medical Executive Committee; Member at Large (2020–2024)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Emergency Medicine; Wellness Director and Professional Coach (2019–2022)
- Jacobs School of Medicine Admissions Committee; Faculty (2019–2020)
- Faculty Practice Management Plan, Jacobs School of Medicine; Directory, Governing Board (2019–2022)
- UBMD Emergency Medicine; Board of Directors (2019–2022)
- Great Lakes Provider Professionalism and Wellness Steering Committee; UBMD Emergency Medicine Representative (2019–2022)
- Women's Health Services, VA Hospital of Western New York; Emergency Department Advisor, Women's Health Champion (2018–2022)
- Crisis Services Rape Crisis Advisory Committee; Physician Representative, VA Emergency Department (2018–2022)
- Crisis Services Board of Directors Quality Assurance Committee; Chair Crisis Services Quality Assurance Committee (2015–2018)
- Crisis Services; Board of Directors (2012–2018)
- Crisis Services, Buffalo, NY; Advocate Volunteer (2000)