Cynthia A. Pristach MD
Cynthia A. Pristach
MD
Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
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:
- MD, Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo (1983)
- BS, Biology, Niagara University, Summa Cum Laude (1979)
Employment:
- Professor, Psychiatry, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2008-present)
- Attending Psychiatrist, Erie County Medical Center (1987-present)
- Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1995–2008)
- Consulting Psychiatrist, Employee Assistance Program (1992–1997)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1994–1995)
- Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1987–1994)
- Consulting Psychiatrist, Horizon Human Services (1985–1988)
- Clinical Assistant Instructor, Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1983–1987)
Professional Memberships:
- American College of Psychiatrists (2005–present)
- American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training (1990–2023)
- Western New York Psychiatric Association (1990–present)
- American Psychiatric Association; Member (1983–present)
Service Activities:
- Academic Promotions Committee; Chair (2024–present)
- Appointment, Promotions, Tenure & Privileges (2023–present)
- Nickel City Canine Rescue; dog foster for abused and abandoned dogs; Volunteer (2023–present)
- Community Engagement Committee; Community Engagement Committee (2022–present)
- League of Women Voters/ voting recruiter; Member (2021–present)
- Jacobs Educator Excellence Program; Mentor (2021–present)
- Erie County Medical Response Team (SMART); Volunteer (2021–present)
- UB HEALS; Faculty Advisor and Volunteer (2018–present)
- Examiner; Human Rights Initiative, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2017–present)
- Buffalo Niagara Waterkeepers; Volunteer (2014–present)
- Clinical Competency Committee; Member, Clinical Competency Committee (2013–present)
- American College of Psychiatrists; Member (2005–present)
- American Psychiatric Association; Distinguished Fellow (2003–present)
- Academic Psychiatry; Reviewer (1999–present)
- Lector, St. Benedict's Church; Volunteer (1993–present)
- American Psychiatric Association; Member (1983–2003)
- Western New York Psychiatric Society; Member (1983–present)