David A. Milling MD
David A. Milling
MD
Associate Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Cancer Screening; Internal Medicine; Primary Care
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:
I am a primary care physician, board-certified in internal medicine. I see patients at the Internal Medicine office at ECMC. I take a holistic approach to my patients and am part of a “medical home” model of patient care. This means I work as part of a team: I collaborate with other physicians and health care professionals to provide comprehensive and continuous medical care to my patients, with the goal of obtaining the best possible health outcomes. I focus, too, on preventive care and believe that it is important to help patients lead a lifestyle that will maximize their health.
I also teach medical students. My goal is to teach students to become compassionate physicians who care for patients holistically and in the context of their families, their cultures and their communities. I have been recognized with numerous teaching awards throughout my career.
I serve as well as the senior associate dean for medical education. As such, I am responsible for the offices of medical admissions, medical curriculum and student and academic affairs. I also serve as executive director of the Wendt Clinical Competency Center and Behling Simulation Center. I am also the program director for STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program) and director of the post-baccalaureate program. My overall goals are to support strong pipeline programs that help ensure a diverse student body, attract academically talented students who show the potential to become compassionate physicians, provide our students with a variety of hands-on opportunities in research, training and innovative learning experiences--and help our students succeed at every stage in their medical education.
Education and Training:
- Certificate, Primary Care Faculty Development Fellowship, Michigan State University (1998)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo (1993)
- BS, Pharmacy, University at Buffalo (1985)
Employment:
- Executive Director Office of Medical Education, Medical Education, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2022-present)
- Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2022-present)
- Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2004-present)
- Executive Director, Behling Simulation Center and Wendt Clinical Competency Center (2016-present)
- Sr. Associate Dean for Student & Academic Affairs, University at Buffalo (2010-present)
- Medical Director of Clinical Competency Center, University at Buffalo (2005-present)
- Director of Post-Baccalaureaate Program, University at Buffalo (2002-present)
- Director of STEP Program, University at Buffalo (2002-present)
- Associate Dean for Multicultural Affairs, University at Buffalo (2007–2010)
- Assistant Dean for Multicultural Affairs, University at Buffalo (2002–2007)
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Internal MedicineDepartment of Internal Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1996–2004)
- Clinical Instructor, Department of Internal Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1993–1996)
- Staff Pharmacist, Buffalo General Hospital (1985–1989)
Awards and Honors:
- Medical Alumnus of the Year (2025)
- SUNY Diversity in Medicine Mentoring Award (2022)
- AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society) – Alumni (2018)
- Inaugural Community Service Award of Excellence (2017)
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (2010)
- Carter F. Panell Award for Outstanding Teacher (1999)
- Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Award for Teaching Excellence (1999)
- Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Award for Teaching Excellence (1993)
- NMA Award for Academic Achievement (1993)
- Medical School Academic Scholarship (1989)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- September 2011–September 2016
Pre-Doctoral Training in Primary Care
Health Resources and Services Administration
Role: Co-Investigator
$940,252
Journal Articles:
- RW Pretorius, DA Milling, D McGuigan. (2008) “Influence of a Rural Background on a Medical Student’s Decision to Specialize in Family Medicine”. Rural and Remote Health (Dec)(8:928.)
- Baer AN, Freer JP, Milling DA, Potter WR, Ruchlin H, Zinnerstrom KH. (2008) Breaking bad news: use of cancer survivors in role-playing exercises. J Palliat Med (Jul), 11(6): 885-892.
- Pretorius, R., Schimpfhauser, F., Milling, D., Zinnerstrom, K., & Pretorius, C. (2006) Early Predictors of Medical Student Performance of Communication and Interpersonal Skills on a Third-Year Comprehensive Clinical Skills Examination. Proceedings of the 2006 Annual Predoctoral Meeting Teaching and Learning in Medicine, (Dec), 18(4): 360-361..
Professional Memberships:
- American College of Physicians; Fellow (2022–present)
- National Medical Association; Member (2020–present)
- American Medical Association; Member (2015–present)
- Medical Society of the County of Erie; Member (2014–present)
Presentations:
- "Non-Steroidal Use in Clinical Practice" SUNY @ Buffalo School of Medicine (2004)
- "Hypertension -- A Clinical Perspective" SUNY @ Buffalo School of Medicine; ; General Pathology (2001)
- "Adverse Drug Events in Ambulatory Patients" Grand Rounds; ; General Internal Medicine (1999)
- "Numerous Lectures on Pathophysiology" 1st and 2nd year medical students; SUNY @ Buffalo School of Medicine
Service Activities:
- National Board of Medical Examiners; Treasurer (2022–present)
- President’s Advisory Council on Race (PACOR) – Implementation Committee; Community Engagement Subcommittee-Co-Chair (2021–2022)
- UB Center for Diversity Innovation Distinguished Visiting Scholars Program; Selection Committee (2020–2022)
- National Board of Medical Examiners; Executive Board –At Large Member (2019–2022)
- Provost Search Committee University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Co-Chair (2019)
- Provost Search Committee; Delegate (2011)
- New York State Council on Graduate Medical Education; Council Member (2010–2020)
- Phase Two Committee on Student Progress and Promotions; Delegate (2010–present)
- New York State Council on Graduate Medical Education; Member (2010–2020)
- Faculty Fellow; Fellow (2009)
- Ad Hoc Committee on Medical School Class Size; Delegate (2002)
- Phase One Committee on Student Progress and Promotions; Delegate (2001–present)
- Faculty Mentoring and Evaluation Committee; Delegate (1999–2000)
- General Medicine Division Chief Search Committee; University Representative (1999–2000)
- Adverse Drug Reaction Sub-Committee; Delegate (1998–present)
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; Delegate (1995–1996)
- House Staff Executive Committee; Department Representative (1995–1996)
- Performance Improvement Committee; Delegate (1995–present)