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 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 C-Tagme
Erie County Med Ctr
Locations
Jacobs Sch of Med and Biomed
Dept of Orthopaedics
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
955 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203
818 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
100 High St
Buffalo, NY 14203
3435 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14213
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 4, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 3, 2026 - Jan 14, 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
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 15-18 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.