University at Buffalo Program
About This Program
Our program offers training in a diversity of clinical hospitals to include rural, suburban and inner-city populations. Our program also has specialized tracks developed by faculty with a national presence, which includes ultrasound, EMS, sports medicine, pediatric emergency medicine, public health, and healthcare administration.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christian Robert Defazio, MD, BA
Univ at Buffalo Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Dee M McCarthy
Univ at Buffalo Sch of Med
Locations
Univ at Buffalo Sch of Med
Ste 340 Dept of Emergency Med
77 Goodell St
Buffalo, NY 14203
955 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203
100 High St
Buffalo, NY 14203
818 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
127 North St
Batavia, NY 14020
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 30, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.