UB Medicine
Hosted by Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and vice president for health sciences at the University at Buffalo. This series explores how our faculty, learners, and partners are driving innovation, advancing education and transforming health across Western New York and beyond.
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Ep. 5: Healing Through the Holidays: Mental Health, Grief & Resilience
This episode offers a compassionate look at how individuals and communities navigate emotional wellness during the holiday season. Allison Brashear , MD, MBA, hosts a heartfelt conversation with Beth A. Smith, MD, chair of psychiatry at the Jacobs School, and Susan M. Orrange, MEd, PhD, assistant dean for education and resident services in the Office of Graduate Medical Education. Together, they explore the intersection of grief, mental health and resilience, highlighting the Jacobs School’s commitment to fostering a culture of compassion and supporting caregivers, students and health care professionals through challenging times.