Western Winter 2026 Event
January 23, 2026

"Exploring the Impact of Medications on Students in the Academic Environment" 
by Dr. Dori Marshall, MD

What:  Western Region Luncheon and Presentation
Where: The Brite-Smith Brewing and Restaurant, 1250 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY 14213
When:  January 23, 2026

Times:   Registration: 11:30 am
Meal:  12:00 pm
Presentation:  12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Closing: 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Join NYSSSWA's Western Region at the Brite-Smith Brewing and Restaurant for its Winter Luncheon which will feature a presentation on  "Exploring the Impact of Medications on Students in the Academic Environment"  by Dr. Dori Marshall, MD.  Earn up to 2 Continuing Education hours. 

Dori Marshall, MD is the chief medical officer of Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. She is a board-certified psychiatrist who has spent the majority of her career caring for adolescents in an acute care psychiatric setting at the Erie County Medical Center (ECMC). Dr. Marshall graduated both medical school and residency from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. She is an associate professor of psychiatry and has held several leadership roles including medical director of ECMC’s Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, director of inpatient psychiatry and associate chief of service at ECMC, president of the UBMD Governing Board, and associate dean and director of medical admissions at the Jacobs School of Medicine.

Registration Fees:

Luncheon Buffet:    Full Luncheon Buffet includes:   Chicken Wrap and Roast Beef Sandwiches, chef salad, dessert coffee/tea/soda.   (Veggie Wrap also available if selected at registration.)  

Members:  $50

Non-Members:  $60

Late Fee:    Add $5.00 after January 16, 2026

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Cancellation Fee:  There is a $10 cancellation fee to cover the administrative costs associated with refunding your conference/registration fee. Registration fees cannot be refunded if cancellation is received after 1/16/2026.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER:   January 20, 2026

Register Here     

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(Be sure to send your Business Office a copy of your invoice after you register.)

Cancellation Policy:  There will be a $10 cancellation fee to cover the administrative costs associated with refunding your conference/registration fee for any cancellations prior to  January 16, 2026. This must be in the form of an email sent to  Member.services@nyssswa.org.  After January 16 there will be no refunds.

Approved Continuing Education Provider:  
New York State School Social Workers’ Association is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0057