Micheal O'Brien, a former student of SUNY Downstate College of Medicine,one of the founders of the Brooklyn Free Clinic, is now a proud and community-engaged Buffalonian, Michael works 80-hour weeks as a resident, but still manages to be involved with PUSH and MAP . He recently won the University at Buffalo College of Medicine Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, a prestigious accolade that comes through nomination from a fellow resident. Drawing from his experience at the Brooklyn Free Clinic, he plans open a medical clinic/workshop called Western New York Sustainable Health Outcomes a comprehensive, community-driven and accessible approach to healthcare. To read the full article go to http://thegoodneighborhood.com/2011/08/03/merge-presents-empowering-neighbors-ub-med-resident-michael-obrien/