| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|
| Member | ADVISORY BOARD/FAITH HAVEN | Present |
| STAFF PRV | CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO, BUFFALO, NY | Present |
| STAFF PRV | ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, BUFFALO, NEW YORK | Present |
| STAFF PRV | BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL, BUFFALO, NEW YORK | Present |
| Member | CHRISTIAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL SOCIETY | Present |
| Member | NEW YORK STATE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PRACTICE | Present |
| Member | MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK | Present |
| Member | AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYCISIANS | Present |
| Member | AHRQ Effective Healthcare Program. Technical Expert Panel on Contrast Induced Nephropathy | 2013 - Present |
| Member | National Kidney Foundation Scientific Advisory Board | 2011 - Present |
| Member | National Kidney Foundation KDOQI Education Committee. | 2010 - Present |
| Member | Technical Expert Panel for the AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review on Chronic Kidney Disease | 2010 - Present |
| Member | AHRQ PBRN Technical Assistance Center Member | 2010 - Present |
| Member | Center of Excellence Bioinformatics and Biomedical Informatics Research Core Group | 2010 - Present |
| Member | CMS Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative Technical Expert Panel | 2009 - Present |
| Member | Vascular Access Steering Committee of the IPRO End Stage Reneal Disease Network of New York, Vascul | 2008 - Present |
| Member | American Academy of Family Physicians National Research Network Advisory Board | 2008 - Present |
| Member | AAFP National Research Network Advisor Committee | 2008 - Present |
| Member | New York State Department of Health Task Force on Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease | 2007 - Present |
| Member | Excellus Medical Policy Committee | 2001 - Present |
| Member | Director, UNYNET - Upstate New York Practice Based Research Network | 2001 - Present |
| Member | Steering Committee of the National Federation of Practice Based Research Networks | 2001 - Present |
| Board of Directors | University Group Practice, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York | 1995 - 1999 |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|
| Lutheran Church Lowe Award | | 2012 |
| Teaching Award for Excellence in Precepting | | 1994-1995, 1994, 1994 |
| Crisis Services Community Services Award | | 2007 |
| Buffalo News Founders Award | | 2007 |
| NIH | | 2006-2007 |
| AAMC Humanism in Medicine Award | | 2004 |
| The Gold Foundation Award for Humanism in Medicine | | 2003 |
| Siegel Award for Excellence in Teaching | | 2003 |
| Family Medicine Inpatient Attending Award, Buffalo General Hospital | | 1994-1995 |
| Golden Apple Award- Best Teacher | | 1991 |
| Special Recognition Award | | 1991 |
| Recognition for Outstanding Service | | 1991 |
| Outstanding Teaching Award for Excellence in Precepting | | 1994-1995, 1994, 1994 |
