University at Buffalo Program

Buffalo, NYLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
8
Hospital Outpatient
20%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required (52 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$68k-$83k

PGY-1 through PGY-7

PGY-1
$67,915
PGY-2
$70,901
PGY-3
$74,685
PGY-4
$77,016
PGY-5
$80,194
PGY-6
$82,772
PGY-7
$83,354

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.

Vacation Days20
Sick Days20