University at Buffalo Program
About This Program
The program has faculty members board certified in Epilepsy and trained at prestigious programs. The volume and varieties of routine EEGs and continuous video EEGs are plenty. The fellows have the opportunity to be involved in clinical trials in epilepsy. The program has an excellent surgical program with cutting edge techniques offered to epilepsy patients including sEEG, Neuropace, and DBS. The program has faculty members specialized in pediatric and adult epilepsy.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ping Li, MD, MPH
University at Buffalo JSMBS
Primary Program Contact
Tom Bellanca
Univ at Buffalo JSMBS
Locations
University at Buffalo JSMBS
2nd Fl
1010 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14202-1449
818 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
3 Gates Circle
Buffalo, NY 14209-9986
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)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jan 1, 2027 - Apr 30, 2027
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
Salary Compensation
Year 5 through Year 6
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.