University at Buffalo (Catholic Health System-Sisters of Charity) Program
About This Program
The Program offers a wide choice of electives, use of EPIC for EMR, 90% ABIM average pass rate, monthly Town Hall meetings with Program Director, a manageable size program, ACP membership and MKSAP for all categorical residents, advisors for PGY1s, excellent placement rate, sponsorship for posters and presentations with expense reimbursement. The sponsoring institution offers excellent benefits and compensation. The program is located in Buffalo, New York, a mid-size city with great history, exc
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Stephen Chrzanowski, MD
Sisters of Charity Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Yvonne McPhail Doll
Sisters of Charity Hosp
Locations
Sisters of Charity Hosp
Dept of Med 5th Fl
2157 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
955 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203
565 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220-1234
3435 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
3435 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14213
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.