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WC4BL Chapter Kicks Off With Arts Workshop
2/27/23
When the Jonathan Daniels Chapter of White Coats for Black Lives (WC4BL) at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences was planning its inaugural event, it wanted to introduce the organization, honor its namesake mentor, and provide a fun and compelling program for participants to enjoy.
Vaccine Scientist Peter Hotez Will Give Virtual Talk
5/20/22
UB is sponsoring a virtual talk on “The COVID-19 Vaccines: Science vs. Anti-science” by prominent vaccine scientist and “misinformation antagonist” Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD, on June 9 at noon.
Meka Promoted to Associate Dean for Medical Education
5/7/21
Jennifer A. Meka, PhD, the inaugural director of the Medical Education and Educational Research Institute (MEERI) in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has been promoted from assistant to associate dean for medical education.
Studying and Practicing Medicine in Midst of Pandemic
10/29/20
The impact of the global health pandemic on the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is far-reaching in terms of its medical education program, residency and fellowship training programs and its research endeavors.
Inaugural MEERI Conference Showcases Learning’s Future
5/12/20
The inaugural Medical Education and Educational Research Institute (MEERI) Conference continued the ongoing effort on evidence-based teaching and learning as the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences plans for a redesigned curriculum format.
Medical School Curriculum Redesign a Community Effort
10/22/19
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is using an “it takes a village” approach as it embarks upon a redesign and revision of its curriculum.
Jacobs School Establishes Medical Education Academy
3/13/19
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has established the Medical Education and Educational Research Institute (MEERI), a comprehensive and innovative institute for advancing medical education at the University at Buffalo.