Clinical Medical Education

Jason Goldstein

lauren.innes — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:26:40 +0000

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Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:26

Jason Goldstein, MD

Clinical Teaching Faculty in Primary Care

Biography

Dr. Goldstein earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2014 and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in 2017.

Committed to improving access to healthcare globally, Dr. Goldstein has participated in international medical outreach efforts in Chiang Mai, Thailand; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Guayaquil, Ecuador, providing care to underserved populations. Following residency, he practiced throughout the United States as a locum tenens physician before returning to his hometown of Buffalo, New York.

In Buffalo, Dr. Goldstein has served as a hospitalist at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, a physician advisor for Catholic Health, and a clinical teaching attending at Sisters Hospital. He is deeply committed to medical education and mentorship, finding great fulfillment in supporting the growth of residents and medical students as they develop clinical knowledge, judgment, and confidence throughout their training.

In 2025, Dr. Goldstein received the David J. Martinke, D.O. Distinguished Educator Award in recognition of his dedication to physician education and resident training.

Education & Training

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, since 2017
Internal Medicine Residency, Stony Brook University Hospital, 2017
Doctor of Medicine, University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2014
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish Language, Binghamton University, 2008

Research Interests

Dr. Goldstein’s research interests include social determinants of health, global health and international patient care, and quality improvement in hospital medicine.

Awards & Honors

David J. Martinke, D.O. Distinguished Educator Award, 2025

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Clinical Medical Education

Michael O'Brien

lauren.innes — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:19:42 +0000

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Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:19

Michael O'Brien, MD

Clinical Teaching Faculty in Specialty Medicine

Biography

Dr. O‘Brien is a EMS professional/educator, and EMS physician. His clinical practice is divided between shifts in the Emergency Department and operational medicine. He provides medical direction to Erie Community College‘s EMS training programs and the Niagara County Sheriff‘s Office Emergency Response Team. He responds with the Town of Tonawanda Police Department's Emergency Medical Unit and is the Associate System Medical Director and Flight Physician for Mercy Flight of Western New York. He is a sworn police officer and serves as a law enforcement officer in a Genesee County municipality.

Dr. O‘Brien‘s interests center around prehospital resuscitation, tactical medicine/aggressive deadly behavior attacks, and extracorporeal life support (ECLS). He is a subject matter expert in Emergency Medical Services, aeromedical evacuation/retrieval, and tactical medicine/active threat incidents. He is a frequent speaker on topics such as out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, operational/austere medicine, and the ethics of emergency care. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services. He serves on national committees of the National Association of EMS Physicians, the American College of Emergency Physicians, National Tactical Officers Association, Special Operations Medical Association, and the Air Medical Physician Association.

Education & Training

Basic Course for Police Officers, Division of Criminal Justice Services (2026)
Fellowship, EMS Medicine, University at Buffalo (2017)
Residency, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2016)
MD, Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine (2012)
MA, Criminology, University of Illinois (2006)
BS, Criminal Justice, Loyola University Chicago, Magna Cum Laude (2004)

Research Interests

Extracorporeal life support/eCPR
Aggressive deadly behavior
Tactical & Law Enforcement Medicine
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Awards & Honors

Fellow of the Academy of Operational Medicine (FAOM) (2024)
Excellence in Education Award (2024)
Fellow of the Air Medical Physician Association (FAMPA) (2024)
Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Medical Services (FAEMS) (2020)
Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) (2019)
Hero of the Heart, Rush University Medical Center (2018)
WOW! Award, Rush University Medical Center (2018)
Attending Physician of the Year, University at Buffalo Emergency Medicine Residency (2018)
Physician of Excellence, Wyoming-Erie Regional EMS Council (2017)
Outstanding Resident Oral Research Presentation, NY American College of Emergency Physicians (2015)
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Gold Humanism Honor Society

Links

Brown JB, Cash RE, Lu L, Weiss L, Beal J, Kravetsky M, O'Brien M, Sperry J, Bledsoe BE, Shatz DV, Gestring ML, Cathers A, Tanaka K, Jurkovich GJ, Yorkgitis BK, Clemency B, Latimer A, Lawner B, Lyng J, Nelson B, Bulger EM, Stilley J, Wubben R, Delbridge TR, Cohen J, George NH, Innes J, Swanson D, Bank EA, Martin-Gill C, Guyette FX. (2026) Establishing a Consensus-Based Definition of Air Medical Transport Need for Rural Patients After Injury: Results from a Delphi Survey. Prehospital emergency care (Feb)1-15.
Clemency BM, Burnett SJ, Innes JC, O'Brien M, Varughese R, Nan N, Ma C, Plonka M, Shaw E, Daya MR, Gausche-Hill M. (2025) The Association Between Performance on the Emergency Medical Services In-Training Exam and Passing the Emergency Medical Services Certifying Exam. AEM education and training (Aug), 9(4): e70092.
O’Brien MC, Kelleran KJ, Burnett SJ, Clemency BC. (2024) Response to letter: Fixed dose ketamine for prehospital management of hyperative delirium with severe agitation. The American journal of emergency medicine (Sep), 83: 134-135.
O'Brien MC, Kelleran KJ, Burnett SJ, Hausrath KA, Kneer MS, Nan N, Ma CX, McCartin RW, Clemency BM. (2024) Fixed dose ketamine for prehospital management of hyperactive delirium with severe agitation. The American journal of emergency medicine (Apr), 81: 10-15.
Lema PC, O'Brien M, Wilson J, James ES, Lindstrom H, DeAngelis J, Caldwell J, May P, Clemency B, O‘Brien MC. (2018) Avoid the Goose! Paramedic Identification of Esophageal Intubation by Ultrasound. Prehosp Disaster Med (Aug), 33(4): 406-410.
Clemency BM, Tanski CT, Gibson Chambers J, O‘Brien M, Knapp AS, Clark AJ, McGoff P, Innes J, Lindstrom HA, Hostler D, O‘Brien MC. (2018) Compulsory Use of the Backboard is Associated with Increased Frequency of Thoracolumbar Imaging. Prehosp Emerg Care (Feb)1-5.

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Clinical Medical Education

Zachary Kozlowski

lauren.innes — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:15:38 +0000

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Zachary Kozlowski, DO

Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

Biography

Dr. Kozlowski is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician currently practicing throughout the Catholic Health System in Buffalo, NY. As a native of Buffalo, he understands the unique challenges of our population and is able to tailor patient treatment accordingly. On his free time he enjoys golfing, boating on Lake Erie and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Education & Training

Medical Residency, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2018-2021)
DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2018)
BS, Biology with a minor in Neuroscience, Canisius College (2014)

Research Interests

Investigating the current boarding crisis in the emergency department and developing strategies to mitigate the adverse effects that come with boarding.

Awards & Honors

TeamHealth Clinician Recognition Program—Quality Excellence
Kaleida Health ECMC Resident Award

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Clinical Medical Education

Jeffrey Steinig

lauren.innes — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:48:25 +0000

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Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:48

Jeffrey Steinig, MD

Chief of Surgery

Biography

Dr. Steinig is a 1980 graduate of Tonawanda HS and a City of Tonawanda native. He has a BS in Chemistry and was graduated with honors in 1984 from Canisius College. He is a graduate of SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine 1988. He was a surgical intern and research fellow at UB for two years and then completed his surgical residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia from 1990-1995. He has received multiple teaching awards and published multiple papers. He also presented his work at the state, national, and international level during those years.

Dr. Steinig entered private practice in General and Vascular surgery primarily at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo where he performed an estimated 25,000 operations. He was president of the Medical Staff and president of the WNY Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He was a member of innumerable hospital committees and has chaired multiple committees. He served as National Governor of the American College of Surgeons. He was honored to be the physician of distinction at Mercy and received the John Davanzo Stroke Award. He has collaborated closely with administration, board members, physicians, APPs, and staff. He has taught surgical residents, medical students, PA students, and NP students while also mentoring many college and high school students.

His passion for patient advocacy led to him establishing an inpatient Advanced Illness and Palliative Care service at Mercy Hospital and Sisters Hospital in June of 2018 while finishing his operative surgical career at the end of 2018. He was part of the leadership at the COVID unit at St Joseph’s Hospital during the peak of the pandemic. He served on multiple community boards and organizations. Dr. Steinig retired from his clinical practice on his wedding anniversary September 30, 2025. He is happily married to his wife Maria and is the proud father of four children who all live and work in the community. He is also the proud grandfather of an eight-month-old girl.

Dr. Steinig is fully committed to patient advocacy as well as improving medical care in our community. He looks forward to mentoring the next generation of physicians and caregivers at D’Youville University. He has a quite diverse skill set and vast clinical experience which he is looking forward to sharing.

Education & Training

M.D., State University of New York School of Medicine, 1988

Awards & Honors

2019, John Davanzo Stroke Award
2018, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Physician of Distinction

John Robert "Bob" Tyler

lauren.innes — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:09:27 +0000

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Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:09

John Robert "Bob" Tyler, DO

Chair of Primary Care
Clinical Associate Professor

Biography

Dr. Tyler has attended medical school in Tulsa, OK at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He graduated in 1996 and moved to complete scholarship obligations with the US Army at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX where he completed his Internal Medicine residency.

After residency, he moved to Colorado Springs, CO where he practiced traditional Internal Medicine. In 2013, Dr. Tyler moved to his hometown of Joplin, MO to be closer to his aging parents. While there, he practiced mainly hospital medicine with additional work in primary care, palliative medicine, and hospice.

Dr. Tyler has obtained his Master of Science degree in Medical Education Leadership with a passionate interest in curriculum development and implementation. His present role with D’Youville University is as Chair of Primary Care and Associate Professor with the Clinical Medicine department.

Personal hobbies are photography, being outdoors, and hanging out with his two little dogs, Sammy and Sophie. Dr. Tyler is excited for snow storms and really cold weather!

Education & Training

DO, Osteopathic Medicine, Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
MS, Medical Education Leadership, University of New England

Clinical Medical Education

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Nicholas Camposeo

erin.sullivan — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:08:37 +0000

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Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:08

Nicholas Camposeo, DO, FACEP

Associate Dean for Clinical Medical Education

Biography

Dr. Camposeo is a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Erie County Medical Center and a proud Buffalo native. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Buffalo before earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Nova Southeastern University in Florida.

Returning to his roots, Dr. Camposeo completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Buffalo, where he later served as an Assistant Clinical Professor and Assistant Program Director for the emergency medicine residency program.

Passionate about advancing medical education, Dr. Camposeo has a special interest in medical simulation and takes pride in supporting learners facing challenges. His dedication to fostering growth and excellence in education makes him a valuable asset to the medical community.

Education & Training

Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Minor: Pharmacology and Toxicology, State University of New York at Buffalo 2009

Research Interests

I have focused my research efforts on strategies for understanding and helping struggling learners and advancing clinical education.

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Clinical Medical Education

Richard Ruh

erin.sullivan — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:58:37 +0000

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Wed, 11/06/2024 - 13:58

Richard Ruh, MD, MBA

Chief of Family Medicine

Biography

Dr. Ruh, a proud Western New Yorker, brings a rich legacy of medical service and education to D’Youville University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. A graduate of Canisius High School, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from Amherst College before completing his medical degree at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine. Following a residency in Family Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident, Dr. Ruh joined his father’s private practice in 1993, dedicating over three decades to patient care and community service.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ruh has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine. As a Clinical Faculty Member at the University at Buffalo, he has educated pre-medical, medical, allied health, and resident students, while contributing to health system leadership, clinical program development, research, and administration. His unwavering commitment to education and community health underscores his impact as both a clinician and mentor, inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), SUNY Buffalo-School of Medicine (1990)
Board Certification in Family Practice, SUNY Buffalo-School of Medicine (1993)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), St. Bonaventure University (2010)
Bachelor of Arts in English (B.A.), Amherst College (1985)

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Clinical Medical Education

David Khatib

erin.sullivan — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:25:33 +0000

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Fri, 11/01/2024 - 08:25

David Khatib, DO

Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Medical Simulation

Biography

Dr. David Khatib grew up in Western New York before spending time training in Syracuse, Philadelphia, and Chicago where he completed his undergraduate medical education. He returned home to Buffalo where he completed his residency training in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy. Since completing his residency, Dr. Khatib has spent time practicing in both inpatient and outpatient medicine as a primary care provider, hospitalist, and regenerative medicine physician. In his free time Dr. Khatib enjoys spending time with his family, playing with his dogs, and golfing. He is also a proud supporter of the Buffalo Bills, and like most Buffalonians believes failure is only an opportunity to improve, because success is just a season away. Go Bills!

Education & Training

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2019
Certificate of Residency
Osteopathic Family Medicine, University at Buffalo Sisters of Charity Hospital, 2019
Board Certification
Family Medicine, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2019
Board Certification
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2019
Interdepartmental Medical Science Certificate
Drexel University, 2014
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Syracuse University, 2013

Awards & Honors

Sound Physicians Emerging Leaders Program (2024)
Jacobs School of Medicine Gold Humanism Honor Society (2022)
Jacobs School of Medicine Educator Excellence Program (2022)
Sisters of Charity Hospital Family Medicine Teaching Resident Award (2022)
University at Buffalo Sisters of Charity Hospital Family Medicine Chief Resident (2021)

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Clinical Medical Education

Pui Man Paul Low

erin.sullivan — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:41:40 +0000

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Mon, 10/21/2024 - 08:41

Pui Man Paul Low, MD, MBA, MHCM, MMAS, FACP, FCCP, CPH

Chair of Specialty Medicine
Professor of Specialty Medicine

Biography

Dr. Low skipped senior year in college and graduated with a BS summa cum laude in Physics from the City College of New York. After graduating in Medicine from the Upstate Medical University, SUNY, he completed 2 years of medical residency at Wayne State University. He skipped the third year of residency to become one of the youngest Parker B. Francis Pulmonary Research Fellows at Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine and the first Chief Medical Resident at the Stony Brook University Hospital. Subsequently, Dr. Low served in various leadership and academic positions in both private and public sectors, including the position of Chief Medical Officer and Chief Ethics Officer of the VA Great Lakes Health Care System, overseeing 7 VA medical centers in the states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Dr. Low was also active in community service, serving on the Board of the Dalits Solidarity and as President and Chief Investment Officer of the US-China Foundation for Medical Science and Technology. Dr. Low has been continually improving himself professionally and academically, earning 5 board certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice, and Palliative Medicine. To further hone his skills in healthcare finance, operation, and management, Dr. Low earned an MBA degree in Finance and a Certificate of International Business from Seton Hall University, an MMAS degree in Operation Art & Science from the School of Advanced Military Studies at the US Army Command and General Staff College, and an MHCM degree in Health Care Management from Harvard University. He also studied for 4 years in the Ph.D. program in Finance at Rutgers University. Later, he retired as Professor of Medicine from the University of Mississippi and President of the Deo Gracias Consulting Group. He has special interests in spirituality in healthcare, healthcare ethics, healthcare management, and mentoring future virtuous servant-leaders. Clinical focus is on pulmonary medicine and spirituality in medicine.

Education & Certifications

EDUCATION:

MMAS, Operation Art & Science, School of Advanced Military Studies of US Army Command & General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, KS, 2015
Certificate in Spirituality in Healthcare Research, Duke University, 2006
MHCM, Health Care Management, Harvard School of Public Health, 2004
Certificate in Executive Leadership, VA Central Office, 2002
Certificate in Health Care Leadership, VA Central Office, 2001
MBA, Finance, Seton Hall University, 1995
Certificate in International Business, Seton Hall University, 1995
Chief Medical Residency, Internal Medicine, Health Sciences Center, SUNY at Stony Brook, 1981
Parker B Francis Pulmonary Research Fellowship, Pulmonary Medicine, Health Sciences Center, SUNY at Stony Brook, 1980
Residency, Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, 1980
MD, Medicine, Upstate Medical University, SUNY, 1976
BS summa cum laude, Physics, City College of New York, 1972

CERTIFICATIONS:

2021 Certificate of Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
2012 Diplomate of American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
2011 VHA Certified Mentor at the Fellow level
2008 Diplomate of National Board of Public Health Examiners
1998 Diplomate of American Board of Managed Care Medicine
1987 & 1997 Diplomate of American Board of Critical Care Medicine
1996 Diplomate of American Board of Forensic Examiners
1995 Diplomate of American Board of Forensic Medicine
1994 & 2005 Diplomate of American Board of Geriatrics
1994 Diplomate of American Board of Medical Management
1982 Diplomate of American Board of Pulmonary Diseases
1980 Diplomate of American Board of Internal Medicine

Research Interests

Spirituality in Medicine
Dementia
Sleep Medicine
Neuromuscular Medicine
Pulmonary and Geriatric Medicine

Awards & Honors

2021 Certificate of Appreciation for Selfless Service and Stellar Performance
2017 Certificate of Appreciation, Providing Exceptional Experience to Veterans by exhibiting: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence in Care and Service
2014 Certificate of Appreciation, Mentoring the 2013 Class of the Leadership Development Institute
2014 Service Award, 30 Years of Dedicated Service
2011 Certificate of Appreciation, HRMS-Teamwork in Quality (TIQ)
2009 Knight of Columbus, fourth degree
2007 VA Special Contribution Award, VA New Jersey Health Care System
1999 “Doctor Who Goes the Extra Mile” Award, Medical Economics Magazine
1999 Certificate of Appreciation, New Jersey Health Care System
1997 VA Administrator Commendation, Northport, N.Y.
1996 Certificate of Appreciation, VA New Jersey Health Care System
1996 Fellow, American College of Physicians
1996 Eucharistic Minister
1995 Employee-of-the-Year Award, New Jersey Health Care System
1995 Employee-of-the-Month Award, New Jersey Health Care System
1995 Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
1986 Honored by medical residents as a great teacher at the graduation dinner in '86
1982 Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians
1976 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
1969 Horton Memorial Award

Publications

Low PMP, Luk CK, Dulfano MJ. Ciliary Beat Frequency of Human Respiratory Tract By Different Sampling Techniques. Am Rev Respir Dis 1984: 130: 497-8.
Low PMP. A Modified Mathematical Model of the Cilia for Pharyngeal Epithelium of the Frog. Journal of Biomechanics 1984; 17(10):815.
Low PMP, Dulfano MJ, Luk CK, Finch PJ. Effect of N-acetylcysteine on the Ciliar Beat Frequency of Human Bronchial Explants. Annals of Allergy 1985; 54:273-5.
Nichols L, Wagner B, Low PMP, Earl-Salotti. The Use of Aminophylline Infusionin Promoting Early Extubation of Mechanically Ventilated Patients. Crit Care Med 1996; 24 #2 (Suppl.): A65.
Low D, Low PMP. Can An Omnipotent God Create An Object That He Cannot Lift?Anniversary Journal of St. Paul’s College; 1998.
Low PMP. Standing on the Shoulders of VHA Giants…VA Leader Stories; 2004.

Clinical Medical Education

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)