Paula A. DelRegno MD
Paula A. DelRegno
MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry & Program Director of Residency Training in Psychiatry
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry; Sports Psychiatry
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 UBMDEducation and Training:
- Residency, Psychiatry, University at Buffalo (2002)
- MD, State University of New York at Buffalo (1998)
- BA, Canisius College, Magna Cum Laude (1994)
- Certificate of Additional Training in Sports Psychiatry (2025), International Society for Sports Psychiatry
Employment:
- Program Director of Residency Training in Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2023-present)
- Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2012-present)
- Director Psychiatry Consult Liaison Service, Buffalo General Medical Center (2011-present)
- Associate Director Residency Training in Psychiatry, University at Buffalo (2010–2023)
- Attending Physician, Buffalo General Hospital, Consultation-Liaison Service (2006–2011)
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Psychiatry, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2002–2011)
- Attending Psychiatrist, Kaleida Health - Community Mental Health Center (2002–2011)
- Assistant Director of Residency Training in Psychiatry, University at Buffalo (2002–2010)
- Staff Physician, Buffalo State College - Counseling Center (2004–2007)
- Chief Resident Psychiatry Residency Program, University at Buffalo (2001–2002)
- Junior Attending Psychiatrist, Erie County Medical Center - CPEP (2001–2002)
- Clinical Assistant Instructor, Psychiatry, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1998–2002)
Awards and Honors:
- Buffalo Spree's 2024 Top Doctors (2024)
- Article selected for the Annual Meeting of Association for Academic Psychiatry Special Article Collection (2023)
- Buffalo Spree's 2023 Top Doctors (2023)
- Buffalo Spree's 2022 Top Doctors (2022)
- Buffalo Spree's 2021 Top Doctors (2021)
- Gold Humanism Honor Society Faculty Inductee (2018)
- Outstanding Contributions to Medical Student Education (2013)
- Specialty Teaching Award (2010)
- RCP Educator Accreditation (2010)
- Outstanding Contributions to Psychiatry's Clinical Mission Award (2008)
- Irma Bland Award for Excellence in Teaching Residents (2007)
- Outstanding Contributions to Resident Education Award (2005)
- APA/Aventis Travel Fellowship for Women Resident Leaders in Psychiatry (2002)
Journal Articles:
- Pristach CA, Del Regno PA, Dubovsky S, Del Regno PA. (2019) More Than Meets the Eye: Using Art to Teach Psychotherapy. Acad Psychiatry (Feb), 43(1): 119-122.
- Griswold K, Del Regno PA, Berger RC. (2015) Recognition and Differential Diagnosis of Psychosis in Primary Care. Am Fam Physician (Jun), 91(12): 856-863.
- Dubovsky SL, Kaye DL, Pristach CA, Del Regno P, Pessar L, Stiles K. (2010) Can academic departments maintain industry relationships while promoting physician professionalism?. Academic Medicine (Jan), 85(1): 68-73.
- Leo RJ, Del Regno PA, Gregory C, Clark KL. (2001) Insect Repellant Toxicity Associated with Psychosis. Psychosomatics (Jan), 42(1): 78-80.
- Leo RJ, Del Regno PA. (2001) Social Security Claims of Psychiatric Disability: Elements of Case Adjudication and the Role of Primary Care Physicians. Journal Clinical Psychiatry (Jan), 6: 255-262.
- Leo RJ, Del Regno PA. (2000) Atypical Antipsychotic Use in the Treatment of Psychosis in Primary Care. Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry (Dec), 2(6): 194-204.
Professional Memberships:
- International Society for Sports Psychiatry (2024–present)
- Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (2008–present)
- AADPRT (2002–present)
- American Psychiatric Association (1999–present)
Presentations:
- "More Than Meets the Eye: Using Art to Teach Psychotherpay" Grand Rounds Presentation State University of New York Department of Psychiatry (2023)
- "Managing the Millennial Struggling Learner: Creating a Team Approach" 49th Annual American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training (2020)
- "Teaching Psychosomatic Medicine Topics in the Small Group Setting and Session Planning Techniques" 57th Annual Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine Meeting; APM; C-L Psychiatrists (2010)
- "Understanding and Managing Agitation in the Medically Ill" Kaleida Health Nursing Grand Rounds; Kaleida Health; Nurses (2009)
- "Clinical Skills Verification Training Workshop for Faculty" Department of Psychiatry; Department of Psychaitry; Department of Psychiatry Faculty (2009)
- "Using Creative Problem Solving Techniques at a Faculty Retreat to Establish a Reliable Resident Assessment Form" 33rd Annual American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training Meeting; AADPRT; Psychiatry Training Directors (2004)
Service Activities:
- Humanities in Medicine AADPRT Caucus; Member (2024–present)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Clinical Promotions Committee; Member (2023–present)
- Department of Psychiatry Promotions Committee (2023–present)
- Research and Creativity Committee; Chair (2023–present)
- Program Evaluation Committee; Chair (2023–present)
- Curriculum Review Subcommittee; Chair (2023–present)
- Psychiatry Residency Admissions Subcommittee; Chair (2023–present)
- Psychiatry Residency Education Policy Committee; Chair (2023–present)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Program Director Advisory Committee; Committee Member (2023–present)
- Executive Committee; Member (2023–present)
- Psychiatry Residency Clinical Competency Committee; Member (2023–present)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Graduate Medical Education Committee; Member (2023–present)
- Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Spring Cleanup; Volunteer (2023–present)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Specialty Fair; Advisor (2023–present)
- Community Engagement Committee; Member (2022–present)
- Kaleida Credentialing Committee; Member (2022–present)
- Psychiatry Residency Clinical Competency Committee; Chair (2018–2023)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Medical Student Progress Committee; Committee Member (2014–present)
- Psychiatry Residency Education Policy Committee; Member (2000–2023)
- Psychiatry Residency Admissions Subcommittee; Member (2000–2023)
- Psychiatry Residency Education Policy Committee; Member (1999–2023)