
Michael Cummings, MD
Vice Chair and Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
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Specialty/Research Focus
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Psychiatry
Professional Summary
As one of the leading practitioners in the child and adolescent psychiatry space, Dr. Cummings has impacted many roles and institutions in his storied 15+ year career. In that time, he has developed a keen focus and dedication to those affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities, solving incredible challenges faced by individuals on the autism spectrum, and their families. He is passionate about developing and integrating systems of care, especially for individuals who are at high risk of avoidable hospitalization or incarceration. Dr. Michael Cummings holds multiple esteemed roles in the mental health industry locally and across the state with institutions such as University at Buffalo, Erie County Medical Center (ECMC), OLV Human Services, and NYSTART.
Education and Training
- Residency, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Residency, General Psychiatry, University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- MD, University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cum Laude
- BS, Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Division of Nutritional Sciences