University at Buffalo Program
About This Program
This accredited, one year fellowship provides a comprehensive education on the diagnosis and management of hand and upper extremity conditions. The - program is designed to offer a balance of clinical training, research, and teaching experience in various provider settings. Fellows are exposed to multiple facets of shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery for arthritis, tumor, nerve, congenital, acute, and posttraumatic conditions. Participation in a monthly, "hands-on" anatomy dissection/ microsurgery
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Robert Harold Ablove, MD, BH, MH
UBMD Orthopaedics
Primary Program Contact
Lisa Muhitch, MS
UBMD Orthopaedics
Locations
UBMD Orthopaedics
Hand Surgery Pgm
111 N Maplemere Rd
Williamsville, NY 14221-3178
955 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203
818 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
3495 Bailey Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
3435 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14213
1540 Maple Rd
Williamsville, NY 14221
621 10th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14302-0708
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- 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
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 4, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 10 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.