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, General Psychiatry, University at Buffalo Residency Training Program in General Psychiatry (2002)
- MD, State University of New York at Buffalo (1998)
- BA, Canisius College, Magna Cum Laude (1994)
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:
- Mentor of the Year Award (2025)
- Buffalo Spree's 2025 Top Doctors (2025)
- Buffalo Spree's 2024 Top Doctors (2024)
- 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:
- Association for Academic Psychiatry (2025–present)
- International Society for Sports Psychiatry (2024–present)
- Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (2008–present)
- AADPRT (2002–present)
- American Psychiatric Association (1999–present)
Presentations:
- "Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction and Mental Health: A Bidirectional Relationship" 20th Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry Conference (2025)
- "Mental Health and Social Risk Factors in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy" 20th Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry Conference (2025)
- "More Than Meets the Eye: Using Art in Medical Education" 2025 Association for Academic Psychiatry Annual Meeting (2025)
- "The Art of Cultural Humility: A Psychiatry Clerkship Teaching Exercise" 20th Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry Conference (2025)
- "The Impact of Mental Health on Triamcinolone Knee Injection Outcomes" 20th Annual Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry Conference (2025)
- "Educating Future Educators: A Psychiatry Residency Elective in Medical Student Education" 51st Annual Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry (2025)
- "Expanding Access to Harm Reduction in an Inpatient Psychiatric Setting" 10th Annual UB Department of Psychiatry Resident Quality Improvement and Research Projects Day (2025)
- "Initiation of Naltrexone Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder While Receiving Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment: A Quality Improvement Project" 10th Annual UB Department of Psychiatry Resident Quality Improvement and Research Projects Day (2025)
- "Panel Discussion with Experienced Program Directors and Administrators" 54th Annual American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training Meeting (2025)
- "Impact of Overnight Shift Format on Resident Wellness, Learning and Patient Care" 9th Annual UB Department of Psychiatry Resident Quality Improvement and Research Projects Day (2024)
- "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:
- University Psychiatric Practice Board of Directors; Vice President (2025–present)
- Humanities in Medicine AADPRT Caucus; Member (2024–present)
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Clinical Promotions Committee; Member (2023–present)
- Psychiatry Residency Admissions Subcommittee; Chair (2023–present)
- Psychiatry Residency Education Policy Committee; Chair (2023–present)
- Research and Creativity Committee; Chair (2023–present)
- Program Evaluation Committee; Chair (2023–present)
- Curriculum Review Subcommittee; Chair (2023–present)
- Department of Psychiatry Promotions 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)
- 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)