Fred D. Archer III

Fred D. Archer III serves as Associate Dean for Admissions at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, while holding a Clinical Assistant Professor position in the Department of Pediatrics. He currently acts as interim chief of the Division of General Pediatrics at UBMD Pediatrics and has been a key member of the Department of Pediatrics since 2004.

His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from Cornell University, a Master's degree from the University at Buffalo, and a Doctor of Medicine from Howard University College of Medicine (2001). Board-certified in pediatrics, Dr. Archer maintains active clinical and administrative roles within the medical community.

Professional interests focus on improving healthcare access for underserved populations through general pediatrics practice, medical education reform, and health equity initiatives. His work emphasizes community-based interventions addressing racial disparities in medicine and prenatal-perinatal health outcomes, particularly through leadership in organizations serving Western New York's African American communities.

Recognition includes:

• Induction into the Richard Sarkin Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (2017)

As Associate Dean, Dr. Archer oversees all MD admissions processes with specific emphasis on recruiting underrepresented minorities. He concurrently serves as president of the Buffalo chapter of the National Medical Association and board member of the Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network, demonstrating sustained commitment to community health infrastructure development and physician diversity initiatives.