University at Buffalo Program
About This Program
Our program ranks #1 in volume in New York State based on the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) data. We have a broad-based curriculum that includes in-patient, longitudinal out patient, neuro-critical care, neurosonology, neuro-rehabilitation and endovascular rotations. Our research division is a regional center of Stroke Net, and has been awarded several clinical trials involved in the advancement of stroke research and care. We have a 100% board pass rate.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Marilou I Ching, MD, PhD, MPH
Univ at Buffalo JSMBS
Primary Program Contact
Tom Bellanca
Univ at Buffalo JSMBS
Locations
Univ at Buffalo JSMBS
Vascular Neurology Pgm
1001 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203-1009
955 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203
100 High St
Buffalo, NY 14203
565 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220-1234
3 Gates Circle
Buffalo, NY 14209-9986
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)
- 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.