University at Buffalo Program
About This Program
Early surgical exposure, all sub-specialty training available within program, Surgical Skills Lab, ample cadavers for anatomy labs.
Program Length
5 Years
First Year Positions
5 Positions
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Oct 16, 2026
Avg Work Hours
70 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jeremy Paul Doak, MD, BS
Jacobs Sch of Med and Biomed
Primary Program Contact
Tammy L Smith
Erie County Med Ctr
Survey Received: 6/12/2026
Program ID: 2603521024
Locations
Jacobs Sch of Med and Biomed
Dept of Orthopaedics
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
University at Buffalo School of Medicine
955 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203
John R Oishei Children's Hospital
818 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
Kaleida Health System (Buffalo General Medical Center)
100 High St
Buffalo, NY 14203
University at Buffalo Affiliated Physician Practices (UBAPP)
3435 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14213
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Interviews Conducted Last Year
60 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
12:1
Participates In
NRMP Main Match
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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
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK
No
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
No
Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK
Yes
Must Have USMLE Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have USMLE Passed Step 2 CK
No
Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
3 Letters
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Required Supplemental Information
Yes
A -Why Buffalo- Statement has been requested from applicants as part of their ERAS application
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Osteopathic Recognition
No
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/Resident Ratio
1.4:1
Program Faculty
35
Female Faculty
14.3%
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
70 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
16 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
0
Year 2 - Every third night
0
Year 3 - N/A
NGO
Year 4 - Every third night
0
Year 5 - Every third night
NGO
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
No
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
25
Current Residents
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
Categorical positions
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
OCT16
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Oct 16, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
5 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
20%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
20%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Educational Benefits
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Research rotation
Required (10 wks)
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Off-campus electives
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
No
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
$70K-$84K
Year 1 through Year 5
Year 1
$69,819
Year 2
$74,611
Year 3
$77,792
Year 4
$80,728
Year 5
$84,185
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.
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
NGO
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.