How can medical schools build stronger, more meaningful partnerships with the communities they serve? In this episode of the UB Medicine Podcast, host Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, explores how the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is working alongside community organizations, advocates, patients, and neighbors to advance health, opportunity, and better outcomes across Western New York.

Joining the conversation are Anyango Kamina, PhD, assistant dean for trainee and faculty development, and Michael Lamb, PhD, psychologist, educator, and trauma-informed care advocate.

Together, they discuss the importance of listening to community voices, supporting learners and faculty in community-engaged work, and creating educational experiences that connect students with real-world health challenges and lived experiences.

The episode also highlights initiatives such as CommunityConnect within the Well Beyond Curriculum, community-partnered learning opportunities, and trauma-informed approaches to patient care.