University at Buffalo Program
Buffalo, NYLast Updated: 2/19/2026
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
Application Deadline
Dec 2, 2025
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
Skyler Resendez, PhD
Univ at Buffalo Sch of Med
Survey Received: 7/16/2025
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
Interviews Conducted Last Year
12 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
6:1
Participates In
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
No
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
No
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
No
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
No
Must Have Passed Step 1
No
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
0 Letters
Maximum
2 Letters
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)
Requires Previous GME
Yes, with exceptions
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
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
3:1
Program Faculty
20
Female Faculty
33.3%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (12)
Non-Physicians (8)
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
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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-1s2
PGY-2s2
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
DEC2
Application Due
Dec 2, 2025
OCT1
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 2, 2025
2027 - 2028
DEC2
Application Due
Dec 2, 2026
OCT1
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 2, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
12
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
Economics of health care systems curriculum
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
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
Yes
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
$77k-$80k
PGY-4 through PGY-5
PGY-4
$77,016
PGY-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.
Vacation Days20
Sick Days20
Maximum # of paid days
60 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
60 days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Buffalo, NY
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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