Education / Workforce

We’re meeting the workforce needs by offering training backed by innovative curriculum. We aim to help UB achieve its goal of becoming one of the Top 25 public research universities in the nation in the next decade.

Three groups — headed by leaders in educational excellence — are involved in the strategic planning for education and workforce:

Biomedical Education Group

With our new plan, we aim to provide an even more rigorous biomedical education for trainees, equipping them with tools to bring about scientific breakthroughs and to launch exciting paths in academia, industry and education.

Undergraduate Medical Education Group

The landscape of medical education is changing. We’re developing curriculum for future doctors that better empowers students to lead in innovation, research, health advocacy and humanistic care.

Resident John Matthews, MD (left), works alongside orthopaedics residency program director Jeremy Doak, MD.

Graduate Medical Education Group

Residents and fellows need to prepare for a future in which scientific knowledge, societal values and health standards are ever changing. Our strategic plan addresses this need.

Leading the Effort

David A. Milling, MD, is leading our overall efforts in education / workforce planning.

He is the executive director of the Office of Medical Education and is senior associate dean for medical education.

Recent Education / Workforce News

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Family Medicine Doctors Handle Home Birth in Blizzard
1/19/23
In the midst of one of the worst blizzards in Buffalo’s history, a group of physicians from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences played vital roles in a special Christmas Day delivery.
Surviving Rare Stroke Leaves Powerful Lessons for Student
2/6/23
When she talks about why she wants to be a doctor, Sydney Johnson tells the story of how she and her twin sister came into this world. Sydney was supposed to be delivered by C-section, since she was in a breech position, but somehow, regrettably, that didn’t happen. The physician decided to deliver both babies naturally. It was a decision that Sydney and her mother nearly paid for with their lives.
Family Medicine Residency Gains Federal Training Grant
2/16/23
The Department of Family Medicine, with the support of its Primary Care Research Institute (PCRI) team, has obtained a multi-year federal grant to assist in the training of primary care residents.
Jacobs School Rolls Out Welcome for Undergraduates
2/24/23
Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, UB’s vice president for health sciences and the dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and John C. Panepinto, PhD, senior associate dean for biomedical education, have been looking for a way to bring Jacobs School undergraduates into the fold.
Commencement Keynote Speakers Had Key Roles During COVID
3/2/23
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ commencement ceremonies will feature a pair of impressive keynote speakers who played key roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UB, Hospitals Take Time to Thank Residents and Fellows
3/6/23
The crucial role Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences residents and fellows play in the local health care system was celebrated during Thank a Resident/Fellow Week Feb. 20-24.
Match Day 2023
3/17/23
The medical students in the University at Buffalo’s Class of 2023 gathered at the Powerhouse in South Buffalo for Match Day, a rite of passage for the prospective physicians, as they learned where they will train in residency.
Orthopaedics Residents Score Very Well on Training Exam
3/29/23
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ orthopaedic surgery residency program scored in the 91st percentile for the 2022 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Orthopaedic In-Training Exam (OITE).
Three Jacobs School Students in Entrepreneurship Finals
5/10/23
Entrepreneurship is alive and well among medical students at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
UB Schools Team Up to Help Med Student Solve Hypermobility Issue
5/17/23
Chloe Cottone, a first-year medical student at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, had a problem that could have quickly derailed her dream of becoming a surgeon.
UB Awards 314 Biomedical Science Degrees; 18 Earn PhDs
6/1/23
Eighteen doctoral, 70 master’s and 226 baccalaureate candidates were eligible to receive degrees in biomedical science fields during the May commencement ceremony.
Two Jacobs School Students Named Goldwater Scholars
4/25/23
Lea Joan Kyle and Sydney Rae Swedick are recipients of the most prestigious research scholarship offered for undergraduate STEM students.
Incentive Helps Keep Doctors UB Trains Close to Home
4/24/23
Since it first started receiving donations in 2012, the WNY Medical Scholarship Fund has raised more than $4 million from private donors, local hospitals and insurance companies and other businesses and has distributed scholarships to 31 Jacobs School students.
Medical School Awards Diplomas to 175 Graduates
5/3/23
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences graduated 175 medical students during the 177^th commencement on April 28.
PhD White Coat Ceremony Honors Student Advancement
6/13/23
The Office of Biomedical Education conducted its seventh annual white coat ceremony to recognize 23 students from the Class of 2022-2023 in the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PPBS) and two students from the MD-PhD Program who are matching to their doctoral laboratories.
Specialty Fair Opens Eyes to Possible Future Paths
9/28/23
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences hosted a networking event Sept. 20 for all medical students.
29 Faculty Members Join 12 Medical School Departments
7/21/23
Twenty-nine faculty members with a variety of clinical and research experience — representing 12 medical school departments — have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences over the past several months.
Destigmatizing Menstrual Health Focus of Initiative
11/17/23
The medical student-run OB-GYN Interest Group is providing free sanitary products in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in order to instill a more supportive environment for everyone and to destigmatize menstrual health.
Wu Named New Chair of Biomedical Engineering
7/31/23
The prolific scholar and dedicated educator will lead a department that has grown significantly since its founding in 2008.
White Coat Ceremony Honors Jacobs School’s Class of 2027
8/15/23
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ Class of 2027 — 184 strong — celebrated entry into medical school with a traditional White Coat Ceremony Aug. 4 at Shea’s Performing Arts Center.
For These Students, Medical School is a Family Affair
8/3/23
Three pairs of twins — plus another pair of siblings — are among the 184 students in the Jacobs School’s Class of 2027.
Powerlifting Champion Tyler is Also Top-Flight Researcher
8/11/23
Panayotis Thanos, PhD, senior research scientist in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, only knew of John Tyler as a student researcher in his lab who liked to work out when Tyler asked him for some time off in May.
Jacobs School Welcomes Undergraduates to Campus
8/31/23
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences welcomed incoming students to its building on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus in downtown Buffalo Aug. 25 as part of Undergraduate Academics Day.
MD/MBA Program Provides New Health Care Perspectives
6/30/23
The University at Buffalo’s MD/MBA Dual Degree Program is a great fit for medical students looking to enhance their world-class clinical training with advanced management education with the aim of becoming a sought-after health care leader.
Student Clinician Ceremony: Transition to Clinical Training
7/10/23
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Class of 2025 was honored during the 21st annual Student Clinician Ceremony.
Long White Coat Ceremony Celebrates New Doctors
7/12/23
New doctors at the University at Buffalo donned their long white coats for the first time during an early morning ceremony June 30 at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences building in downtown Buffalo.
Jacobs School Names Fred Archer Associate Dean for Admissions
10/18/23
Fred D. Archer III, MD, clinical assistant professor of pediatrics, has been named associate dean for admissions in the Office of Medical Education in the Jacobs School.
Jacobs School Bolstering Faculty at Historic Rate
10/25/23
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo has hired more than 100 new faculty members since the beginning of 2023 — a record amount that shows the school’s commitment to contribute to UB’s long-range strategic goal of being recognized among the Top 25 public research universities in the nation.
Future of Health Care Taking Shape at the Jacobs School
10/26/23
The 2023 State of the School address by Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, was titled “Shaping the Future of Health Care” and focused on how the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences continues to play a leading role in improving the health of the Western New York community and beyond.
State Health Commissioner to Lead Pediatrics Grand Rounds
10/4/23
BUFFALO, N.Y. – By far, the most impactful health advances of the past century, such as eradicating infectious diseases, have come about because of strides made in public health.
32 Faculty Members Join 12 Medical School Departments
10/11/23
Thirty-two faculty members with a variety of clinical and research experience — representing 12 medical school departments — have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences over the past several months.
Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic Expands Services
10/9/23
The free, student-managed clinic of UB’s health sciences units is now offering dental care, thanks to a CTSI seed grant.
WNY Native Returns to Help Launch UB Master’s Program in Genetic Counseling
11/8/23
Lindsey M. Alico, a Western New York native who, until recently, was co-director of the genetic counseling program at Sarah Lawrence College, has been hired to implement and direct the genetic counseling program at UB.
Surtees Named Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and STEM Outreach
11/29/23
Jennifer A. Surtees, PhD, professor of biochemistry, has been named associate dean for undergraduate education and STEM outreach at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.