SUNY at Buffalo EM Residency Program

"The chemistry and camaraderie among faculty, residents and office staff in our residency really sets this program apart. The impact of such a positive atmosphere in the program is immeasurable." Ron Moscati, MD, Research Director
Attending Physician
Department of Emergency Medicine, ECMC

"The faculty members are so excited to teach, and even as a medical student I had one-on-one contact with almost all of the attending physicians. I was given constant feedback and important lessons on each case..." Heather Janik, MD, Class of 2011

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The faculty at the SUNY at Buffalo EM residency bring a wealth of experience to program participants.

		Jeanne Basior, MD
		Associate Director, Residency in Emergency Medicine Associate Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center Birthplace: Buffalo, New York College: Georgetown University Medical School: Georgetown University Residency: Combined Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine, Northwestern University Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Quality improvement / medical errors, asthma, observation medicine, acute coronary syndrome, geriatric emergency medicine Personal Interests: Family, gardening, jogging, piano About the Residency: The program provides a wealth of clinical pathology in a variety of practice settings. There are opportunities to develop expertise in diverse areas such as cardiac stress testing, trauma airway, EMS, and bedside ultrasound, etc. that exceed those available in most other programs. About Buffalo: Buffalo's geographic setting on the Great Lakes at a major international gateway contributes to the wealth of cultural, recreational, and lifestyle alternatives that help define the areas unique character. After spending many years in the much larger, better known Chicago area, I had some misgivings when I relocated for professional and family reasons. It turned out to be a good decision. Buffalo is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Editor's Note: When I became ill at work, I asked for Dr. Basior. This indicates the very high regard I have for her professional skills. Jeanne is a consummate clinician, a tireless contributor to the residency, and a devoted mother. View research activity
		Torsten Behrens, MD
		Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center Attending Physician, Buffalo VA Medical Center Birthplace: Greifswald, Germany College: SUNY at Buffalo Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo Residency:SUNY at Buffalo Emergency Medicine 2012; Program representatitive to EMRA (Emergency Medicine Residency Association) 2010-2011; first ever EMRA International Representative 2011-2012 Board Certification: Personal Interests: Traveling, reading, remodeling/restoring my old house About the Residency: Having just graduated from this residency and now having the great fortune to be a faculty member of this great program I have experienced both sides. The pathology our residents are exposed to is unmatched across the country. Multiple clinical sites from rural, suburban and a children's hospital to a Level I trauma center and the Gates Vascular Institute, where some of the most innovative, cutting edge medicine and stroke/vascular care is performed. These sites provide an unprecedented depth of training and exposes the residents to any disease process imaginable. The fact that the teaching body consists of esteemed, experienced faculty with incredible breadth of knowledge mixed with recently graduated "new blood" that can still taste residency is an asset that provides several perspectives that are essential in delivering superior residency training. My last residency shift was on a Saturday and my first attending shift was the following Monday. I can say that the transition was fluid and flawless and that the residency program here prepared me for anything and everything. I am extremely proud of my training and know from my fellow co-residents that have had the choice of their jobs all over the country that the training they received is unmatched and prepared them above and beyond. About Buffalo: For me, this city has become my home away from home; great food, great art, great history. It is easy to get around and has a very low cost of living. Did you know that the crash cart was invented in this city at our local Level I trauma center by Anita Dorr, RN, the ED supervisor back in 1967. View research activity
		Anthony Billittier, IV, MD
		Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Erie County Medical Center Named a "New York Hero of Emergency Medicine" by the American College of Emergency Physicians Birthplace: Buffalo, New York College: SUNY at Geneseo Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo Residency: Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Pennsylvania Allegheny Campus Fellowship: Disaster Medicine, Medical College of Pennsylvania Allegheny Campus Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Public health, disaster planning, electronic data collection in prehospital care View research activity
		G. Richard Braen, MD
		Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine Senior Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education, SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine Past President, American Board of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center, Erie County Medical Center In addition to serving as chair of the EM department at SUNY at Buffalo, Dr. Braen has authored, co-authored and edited several Emergency Medicine texts, including Emergency Medicine: The Core Curriculum, Clinician's Pocket Reference, and Manual of Emergency Medicine: Diagnosis and Treatment. Birthplace: Mansfield, Ohio College: Ohio State University Medical School: University of Cincinnati Residency: University of Kentucky - Emergency Medicine; Hartford Hospital (Connecticut) - Internal Medicine Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Sexual assault, burns, mushroom poisoning Personal Interests: Music, cooking, wine, farming About Buffalo: I love living in Buffalo, and have lived lots of other places (Boston, Hartford, Lexington, Columbus). Buffalo has a great cultural heritage, excellent professional sports, a nearby and usable outdoors, and usable snow (for those of us who like to ski, snowshoe, etc.). Overall, Buffalo is a very livable place. Editor's Note: Dr. Braen has "done it all" in Emergency Medicine but remains a friendly, approachable person. Students, residents, and attending staff have all benefited from his leadership. He has the respect and admiration of everyone in the department. View research activity
		Kerry Cassel, MD, RDMS
		Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine Associate Director, Ultrasound Fellowship Attending Physician, Erie County Medical Center Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri College: SUNY at Buffalo Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo Residency: SUNY at Buffalo - Emergency Medicine 2009 Fellowship: Ultrasound - SUNY at Buffalo, 2009-2010 Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Personal Interests: Running, traveling, and SCUBA diving About the Residency: I trained here and now work here as an attending so I have both perspectives on the program. The program here offers a unique opportunity to train at many sites: a trauma/burn center, an inner city hospital, a free standing children's hospital, as well as a few community ED's. I think this type of exposure more than prepares the resident for whatever they plan to do after residency. The attendings are easily approachable and eager to teach. About Buffalo: Buffalo has been a great place to live. With the four seasons we enjoy there are plenty of activities to keep occupied; from the ski resorts in winter, to the free summer concerts in summer, it is never difficult to find something to do. The traffic here is minimal and everything is pretty much within a twenty minute drive. Buffalo is also a family friendly town. Research Activity: Multicenter Validation of Ultrasound Score with FAST
		Brian Clemency, DO
		Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine *EMS Medical Director* Attending Physician, Erie County Medical Center Birthplace: Long Island, New York College: University of Notre Dame Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine Residency: SUNY at Buffalo - Emergency Medicine 2009 (Chief Resident 2008-2009) Fellowship: EMS - SUNY at Buffalo, 2009-2010 Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine View research activity
		Samuel Cloud, DO
		Associate Director, Residency in Emergency Medicine Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine Associate Medical Director, Office of Prehospital Care Attending Physician, Erie County Medical Center Birthplace: Orange, California College: University of California, Riverside Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California Residency: SUNY at Buffalo, Emergency Medicine 2002-2005 Fellowship: EMS Fellowship, SUNY at Buffalo 2005-2006 Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Physician wellness, subarachnoid hemorrhage detection Personal Interests: Working out, painting, traveling, reading (anything but medicine!) About the Residency: The residency is fantastic. It exposes our residents to a wide range of practice settings and patient populations. We definitely produce well-rounded ED physicians. About Buffalo: I'm from California and thus am an expert on this topic. I love the four seasons. I love the fact that the cost of living is low. The people are great - if you turn on your blinker, the person next to you will let you over. It is different than California, but that isn't a bad thing. View research activity
		Christian DeFazio, MD
		*Program Director, Residency in Emergency Medicine* Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center, Erie County Medical Center Birthplace: Anaheim, California College: Princeton University Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo, School of Biomedical Sciences Residency: Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois (Chicago) Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Personal Interests: Bills and Sabres, "old guys who can't let the dream die", ice hockey league About the Residency: Our program offers truly diverse training given the affiliation with multiple sites, offering different perspectives, techniques and styles of practice. I think this exposure helps prepare residents for any avenue they chose to pursue. About Buffalo: Truly underrated. Great sense of community and friendly people. The cost of living is affordable. And the change of seasons is key. There's as much sun in the summer as there is snow in the winter. Editor's Note: Dr. DeFazio has won the faculty teaching award two years in a row. He is an experienced clinician who has worked in both community and academic settings. He brings these experiences to his practice and teaching. View research activity
		William Dice, MD
		Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine *Medical Director, Erie County Department of HealthAttending Physician, Erie County Medical Center Birthplace:* Wooster, Ohio College: Ohio Northern University Medical School: Medical College of Ohio at Toledo Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center - Emergency Medicine Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Disaster medicine, toxicology Personal Interests: Camping, making furniture, ski patrol, SMART (Specialized Medical Assistance Response Team) About the Residency: The high point is the SMART program. About Buffalo: Buffalo has the greatest ratio of bar stools to people in the U.S. It is also home to the Anchor Bar, well known as the place where cavemen invented chicken wings. (Terminus of the Erie Canal).
		David Ellis, MD
		Clinical Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine Director, *Division of Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics* Attending Physician, Erie County Medical Center Attending Physician, Buffalo VA Medical Center Birthplace: Upper Darby, Pennsylvania College: Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania Medical School: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Residency: University of Pittsburgh Affiliated Residency in Emergency Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Chief Resident Board Certification: Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Telehealth, simulation, healthcare informatics, airway management, trauma Personal Interests: Golf, cycling, walking, travel, hiking About the Residency: The University at Buffalo Emergency Medicine Residency offers a tremendous variety of experiences in different hospital settings, now including a rural hospital experience. Also cutting edge experiences in ultrasound and telemedicine. About Buffalo: True 4 seasons living, good people, and cost-effective living. Big time sports with the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. The UB Basketball team is not bad either. Lots of great golf courses and pleasant summers to enjoy them to the fullest. View research activity
		David Hughes, MD
		Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Erie County Medical Center Birthplace: Buffalo, New York College: Kettering University, Flint, Michigan Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo Residency: Emergency Medicine, Wake Forest University Board Certification: Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Fire department, occupational health and safety, early detection of pneumothorax Personal Interests: Family, skiing, golf About the Residency: The Emergency Medicine Program in Buffalo offers a diverse clinical base with four unique hospitals at which to train. About Buffalo: The city of Buffalo and its surrounding areas are as diverse as our training program with everything from skiing and snow sports to water sports on Lake Erie.
		David Janicke, MD
		Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine Associate Clinical Director - Gates Vascular Institute, Buffalo General Medical Center Attending Physician Graduate School: SUNY at Buffalo, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo, School of Medicine Residency: SUNY at Buffalo, Department of Internal Medicine Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Emergency cardiology, pharmacological treatment of acute coronary syndromes. Primary site investigator in GUSTO-III, ASSENT-II, and GUSTO-V studies. Editor's Note: Dr. Janicke has over 30 publications and has contributed to chapters in emergency medicine textbooks including Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, Pearls and Pitfalls in Emergency Medicine, and Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. He has given multiple lectures and grand rounds presentations throughout the U.S. on the topic of Acute Coronary Syndromes, including teleconferences and ACEP regional symposiums. View research activity
		Dietrich Jehle, MD, RDMS
		Professor of Emergency Medicine Director of Emergency Ultrasonography Attending Physician, Erie County Medical Center Co-author of Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine and Ultrasonography in Trauma: The FAST Exam, Dr. Jehle is an innovator in bedside sonography by emergency physicians. Due to his participation, graduates of the Buffalo program are certified to use ultrasound in the ED. He is viewed as a national leader in the use of Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine. Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska College: University of Virginia Medical School: University of Virginia Residency: University of Pittsburgh Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Ultrasonography, transportation injury, resuscitation Personal Interests: Tennis, softball, skiing, table tennis About the Residency: The variety of clinical experience and excellent faculty make the SUNY at Buffalo Program stand out. The faculty enthusiasm for teaching is outstanding. The SUNY at Buffalo Emergency Medicine program has had significant success in getting external grant funding. There are numerous faculty that have had significant national involvement in emergency medicine. About Buffalo: Buffalo is a great place to live. Western New York is a friendly place with safe neighborhoods and excellent schools. The proximity to Canada gives the region an international flavor. Beaches, lakes and skiing are easily accessible. My family loves it here. Editor's Note: "Dr. Jehle is one of the original innovators of the concept of bedside sonography by emergency physicians. He is co-author (along with Mike Heller) of 'Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine', the first textbook in the field and more recently the textbook 'Ultrasonography in Trauma: The FAST Exam' that published the ACEP. He authored the first study of the use of ultrasonography in blunt abdominal trauma by emergency physicians and the first emergency medicine study of the use of bedside ultrasound to evaluate abdominal pathology. In addition, he was an author of the first study of oximetry in pre-hospital care and of head cooling in cardiac arrest. Dr. Jehle helped bring the first computer- based LCD presentation to a national emergency medicine meeting. Residents in the program have the opportunity to learn sonography from a pioneer in the field who is also an excellent clinician and an effective leader." View research activity
		Richard S. Krause, MD
		Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center, Erie County Medical Center A past chair of the SAEM curriculum committee, he is now a medical editor of the eMedicine online EM text. Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio Colleges: Clark University, Worcester Massachusetts; Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio Medical School: Medical College of Ohio, Toledo Internship: Rotating Internship, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan Residency: Emergency Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Resident education, efficient use of diagnostic tests, analgesia in renal colic, use of magnesium in asthma Personal Interests: Family, drag racing, weight training, reading, cigars. Check out my car at http://www.kennedysdynotune.com/fbody.htm. Dr. Krause is currently involved in the eMedicine online EM text as a medical editor. The text may be viewed at http://www.emedicine.com/. In the recent past he served as the Chair of the SAEM Curriculum Committee. Past clinical experience includes community and academic emergency departments as both a staff physician and department director. He has also organized and ran an urgent care center. About the Residency: The degree to which we seek and incorporate resident input in program design and administration is a matter of great pride for us. The 'family' aspect of our program also stands out. If you come to Buffalo you will be more than just a colleague, you will become a friend while you learn emergency medicine. Our superlative Chair, Dr. Richard Braen, sets the tone. He is the most approachable Chair I have ever met. About Buffalo: Having lived in many parts of the Northeastern U.S., I can be confident when I say that the quality of life here in Buffalo is superb. I enjoy living here more than any of the other places I have lived, including Boston, Baltimore, Cleveland, and southern New Hampshire. View research activity
		Michael Manka, MD
		Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Director of Emergency Services, Erie County Medical Center Attending Physician, Erie County Medical Center Birthplace: Buffalo, New York College: University of Michigan Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo Residency: SUNY at Buffalo, Emergency Medicine Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Trauma/Ultrasound Personal Interests: Golf, fishing, cooking, travel About the Residency: The EM residency program at Buffalo prepares residents very well for emergency medicine practice after residency. The combination of urban, rural, and suburban emergency departments allows residents to experience the different types of emergency medicine practice and helps to prepare them for the 'real world'. As a graduate of our residency program, I can confidently say that the training was exceptional. About Buffalo: The thing that I like the best about Buffalo is that it has so much to offer, without the hassles of living in a larger metropolitan area. There are great arts, theater, restaurants, bars, as well as an unlimited number of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed year-round. View research activity
		Robert McCormack, MD
		Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine Clinical Chief of Emergency Medicine, Buffalo General Medical Center Attending Physician Birthplace: Mineola, New York College: McGill University, Montreal, Canada Medical School: State University of New York Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn Internship: Transitional Intern - Carney Hospital, Boston, MA Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY (Chief Resident) Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Subarachnoid hemorrhage, DVT/PE diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular emergencies including cardiac exercise stress testing by emergency physicians, ED management, resident education Personal Interests: Family, boating, skiing, travel and cars About the Residency: As a graduate of a four-year program in Emergency Medicine, I am always pleasantly surprised by the clinical skills, judgment and confidence of our graduating classes. Based upon my experience with the past five classes, the residency program clearly well prepares each resident to practice Emergency Medicine through a combination of diverse clinical sites and enthusiastic faculty. About Buffalo: I can not think of a better place to do a residency. Buffalo is a friendly, affordable and accessible city with a lot going on. I have lived in Boston, Montreal, and NYC and have chosen Buffalo for all that it offers. Sporting events, concerts, and shows are accessible. Lake Erie offers boating/sailing within minutes and excellent skiing is less than an hour away. Traffic, crowds or long commutes do not plague daily life. The restaurants (and bars) are world class and affordable. Beautiful downtown apartments rent for less than parking spaces in NYC. The people are friendly and approachable. It’s a great place to make new friends and enjoy your free time. Editor's Note: Dr. McCormack is a valued colleague to the attending staff and a well-appreciated teacher by residents and students. He is known for giving excellent and informative Grand Rounds lectures on a variety of topics. View research activity
		Kevin McGee, DO, FACEP
		Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center Birthplace: Canton, Ohio College: Baldwin-Wallace College Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine Residency: SUNY at Buffalo - Emergency Medicine 2009 (Chief Resident 2008-2009) Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine View research activity
		Ronald Moscati, MD
		Research Director, Department of Emergency Medicine Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Erie County Medical Center Health Sciences Institutional Review Board Chair, SUNY at Buffalo Birthplace: Niagara Falls, New York College: Georgetown University Medical School: Georgetown University Residency: Emergency Medicine, Darnall Army Hospital, Fort Hood, Texas Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Domestic violence, research ethics, wound irrigation, ultrasound applications Personal Interests: Sailing, skiing, hockey About the Residency: The diversity of our hospitals, commitment to teaching by our faculty, and strong training in ultrasound, telemedicine and prehospital care are all major positives of our program. However, the chemistry and camaraderie among faculty, residents and office staff in our residency really sets this program apart. The impact of a such a positive atmosphere in the program is immeasurable. About Buffalo: I have lived for varying amounts of time in the DC area, Hawaii, Europe and Texas. I have also spent extended time in Florida, Colorado and Arizona. Ten years ago, I chose to move my family to Buffalo for our permanent home. Along with choosing Emergency Medicine for a career, that choice has had a great impact on our quality of life. The Buffalo Niagara region is very livable, combining the social/cultural benefits of a city with the ease and friendliness of small town living. View research activity
		Sucharita Paul, MD
		Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center Birthplace: Buffalo, New York College:SUNY at Buffalo - BS in Biological Sciences; University of Rochester - MS in Molecular Biology Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Brooklyn, New York Residency: SUNY at Buffalo - Emergency Medicine Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, 2010-2020 Medical/Research Interests: Clinical medical education, international emergency medicine Personal Interests: Good food, variety of music, international travel, multicultural events. I also love to read, knit and watch movies About the Residency: I am proud to say that I am an alumnus of the second year residency class of this program. There is a wide diversity of teaching styles and clinical experience among the faculty. The various facilities expose the residents to different patient populations and ED experiences which is invaluable after graduation. The attending staff are committed to student and resident education and high quality patient care. It's a good place to learn. About Buffalo: I love Buffalo. You could not find a friendlier town. The people are helpful and down to earth, the cost of living is affordable and it doesn't have the disadvantages of a big city. It's especially attractive if you are a sports fan or love the snow, but all the seasons are beautiful.
		Jennifer Pugh, MD
		Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center Attending Physician, Buffalo VA Medical Center Birthplace: Buffalo, New York College: SUNY at Buffalo Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo Residency: University of Pittsburgh Affiliated Residency in Emergency Medicine, Chief Resident 2009-2012 Board Certification: Personal Interests: Downhill skiing, distance and trailrunning, cycling, home restoration About Buffalo: Buffalo has a small neighborhood feel with big city amenities. Housing is very affordable in the prime areas of the city including the Elmwood Village, Allentown, and Parkside. We have theater, a world-class orchestra, architecture such as the Frank Lloyd Wright Darwin Martin House, nightlife, and one of the world's top collections of modern art at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Sports teams include Buffalo Bills football, Buffalo Sabres hockey, and Buffalo Bisons baseball. Yes, it does snow here but the severity of Buffalo's winter weather is greatly exaggerated by The Weather Channel. We experience all four seasons. For much of the year, Buffalo is blessed with a moderate climate. View research activity
		Mark Sieminski, MD
		Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center Attending Physician, Buffalo VA Medical Center Birthplace: Buffalo, New York College: Boston College Medical School: University of Virginia Internship: Internal Medicine, Georgetown University Residency: Cook County Hospital - Chicago, Illinois Board Certification: American College of Emergency Physicians Personal Interests: History, film, skiing, biking About the Residency: The residency provides a diverse clinical experience. WE have a wide variety of trianing sites ranging from rural to suburban to inner city. Our residents are trained in a very busy and clinically challenging environment and graduate extremely well prepared to work anywhere in the country. We also have a very talented and committed faculty who enjoy teaching and have a great camaraderie with our residents. About Buffalo: Buffalo is a great place to live. I have lived all over the country in a number of big cities but chose to come back and practice in my home town. We have great restaurants, architecture, museums, sports, and a wonderful sense of community.
		Heidi Suffoletto, MD
		Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician - Buffalo General Medical Center, Erie County Medical Center, University Sports Medicine Birthplace: Buffalo, New York College: Williams College Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo Residency: SUNY at Buffalo - Emergency Medicine (Chief Resident) Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Sports medicine, sexual assault treatment, bedside ultrasound, cardiac stress testing by emergency physicians Personal Interests: Squash, skiing, golf, calligraphy, boxing (as a spectator) About the Residency: The emergency medicine program at Buffalo is friendly, diverse, and responsive to the interests of each resident. I am very happy that I chose to do my training in Buffalo. About Buffalo: Buffalo is my hometown, but after traveling extensively I have found that I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. It's a blast to live here. Editor's Note: Dr. Suffoletto was a pleasure to have as a resident. It is a great pleasure to now be working with her as a colleague. View research activity
		Josette Teuscher, MD
		Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine Medical Director, Rural Metro Medical Services of WNY Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Buffalo Birthplace: Rochester, New York College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo Residency: Children's Hospital of Buffalo - Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Medical Center - Emergency Medicine Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Prehospital and disaster medicine, pediatric emergency medicine Personal Interests: Ski Patrol, camping and hiking, piano/keyboard playing and singing, travel, electronic geek stuff About the Residency: The residency offers an incredible breadth of hands-on experience. The faculty members enjoy sharing their areas of expertise, as well as their pastime interests. It is not uncommon to find residents and faculty planning off-time activities together! About Buffalo: This is a city with lots of surprises! Housing is affordable, cultural activities and entertainment are world class, pro football and hockey provide excitement, and outdoor activities range from boating to alpine skiing! Buffalo has formerly been ranked as the city with more roller coasters within a 100-mile radius than anywhere else worldwide. Oh, and did I mention Wegmans? Editor's Note: Dr. Teuscher has received faculty teaching awards both in Emergency Medicine (1997 and 2006) and Pediatrics (2005).
		Jeffrey Thompson, MD
		Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Professional Emergency Services Millard Fillmore Gates / Millard Fillmore Suburban, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo General Medical Center Clinical Instructor, Emergency Medicine Residency (Reading group leader for the Class of 2011 & 2012) Birthplace: Warsaw, New York College: Houghton College Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo Residency: SUNY at Buffalo - Emergency Medicine 2008 (Chief Resident 2007-2008) Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Medical education, emergency department management and observation of TIAs, use of clinical decision rules in emergency medicine, public health Personal Interests: I love music! I am a professional organist/pianist and singer. When not practicing medicine, I can frequently be found practicing music, attending concerts, or performing. I also love to travel, cook, and read. I have an interest in theology and am very active in my local church as well as in international missions. About the Residency: I am a product of this residency, and proud to be a part of the faculty. A graduate of this residency program will feel comfortable and confident in almost any situation, since our residents manage almost every type of emergency (except perhaps high altitude sickness!) One of the strengths of this program is the opportunity to train in different hospitals with diverse patient populations - from the inner city hospitals to the trauma and pediatric centers, to community hospitals. We have it all, and we train our residents to be well-rounded emergency physicians. About Buffalo: I have grown to love this city. I have lived within 2 hours of Buffalo my entire life, but since coming here for medical school I have grown in appreciation of what this region has to offer. I love music, and Buffalo doesn't disappoint! The philharmonic is world-class, the chamber music and various choirs are superb, and the HSBC arena and Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center are always hosting some of the greatest musicians in the world. For the sports enthusiast, we have the Bills, Sabres, Bandits, and Bisons to enjoy, and though there may be some "Buffalo curse" on those teams, it is still fun to be a part of a city that sticks behind their home-town teams. This region is incredible for year-round outdoors activities, and on those days when it is nicer to stay inside, the museums and restaurants are fantastic. View research activity
		Amanda Werthman-Ehrenrich, MD
		Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center Attending Physician, Buffalo VA Medical Center Birthplace: Buffalo, New York College: Cornell University Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo Residency: SUNY at Buffalo - Emergency Medicine Class of 2010 (Chief Resident 2009-2010) Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine Medical/Research Interests: Resident education, bedside ultrasound Personal Interests: Equestrian, organic farming, cooking, family About the Residency: Our program offers a diverse clinical setting to prepare graduates for practice in any ED setting. The faculty are truly invested in preparing and guiding our residents to be very competent practitioners. The residency is constantly taking resident input and evolving it to be the best that it can be. About Buffalo: Buffalo is a great place to work, live, and raise a family. We have very affordable housing and an easy commute. You can live comfortably in the city, suburbs, or a more rural setting and still get anywhere in "20 minutes". We have four wonderful seasons and great affordable attractions. You won't find more devoted sports fans around (Go Sabres and Bills!). You will soon see why so many people decide to stay in Buffalo after residency.
		Carolyn Wiech, MD
		Medical Student Clerkship Director Attending Physician, Buffalo General Medical Center Birthplace: North Tonawanda, New York College: SUNY at Buffalo Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board Certification: Emergency Medicine Personal Interests: Traveling, spending time with family, Buffalo Bills and Sabres, running About the Residency: I think this is a great residency. Our residents work at multiple sites, exposing them to the many different ways to practice emergency medicine. Our hospitals are all really close and Buffalo gets minimal traffic! Housing is cheap and your money goes a long way here with a resident's salary. About Buffalo: I was born and raised in Buffalo. I left for a few years for residency and realized there is no place like home. Buffalo is a great place to live with great people. We have great sports, restaurants, and entertainment. Property is cheap and everything is a fraction of the cost compared to big cities. I also love having four seasons!

Contact Info: Dee McCarthy, Program Coordinator, Dept. of Emergency Medicine,
100 High St., Buffalo, NY 14203 | Tel: 716-859-1499, Fax: 716-859-1555
Email: dmccarthy@kaleidahealth.org