University at Buffalo Program
About This Program
We offer the summer UB data science bootcamp for all the CI fellows nationally. Our fellows take a Masters Degree in Biomedical Informatics.
Program Length
2 Years
First Year Positions
2 Positions
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Avg Work Hours
52 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Peter Lewis Elkin, MD
Univ at Buffalo Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Joseph Vacanti
Univ at Buffalo Sch of Med
Survey Received: 7/8/2026
Program ID: 3023530001
Locations
Univ at Buffalo Sch of Med
Clinical Informatics Pgm
77 Goodell St
Buffalo, NY 14203
University at Buffalo School of Medicine
955 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203
100 High St
Buffalo, NY 14203
HEALTHeLINK
2475 George Urban Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
Veterans Affairs Western New York Healthcare System at Buffalo
3495 Bailey Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
University at Buffalo Affiliated Physician Practices (UBAPP)
3435 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14213
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Hybrid (in-person OR virtual)
Interviews Conducted Last Year
9 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
4.5:1
Participates In
Other Matching Program
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Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- 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
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK
Yes
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
Yes
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
Yes
Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements
No
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Minimum
1 Letters
Maximum
3 Letters
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Requires Previous GME
Yes, with exceptions
Required Supplemental Information
No
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
1:1
Program Faculty
13
Female Faculty
25%
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
52 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
12 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
2.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
0
Year 2 - N/A
--
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
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Yes
Program Size
4
Current Residents
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
SEP1
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
12 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
83%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
17%
Employment Policies & Benefits
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Benefits
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required (12 wks)
Integrative medicine curriculum
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
Hospice/home care experience
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Another track
Yes
Primary care track
No
Hospitalist track
No
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
No
Portfolio system
No
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
$77K-$80K
Year 4 through Year 5
Year 4
$77,016
Year 5
$80,194
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
60 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
60 days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.