University at Buffalo Program

Buffalo, NYLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
8
Hospital Outpatient
33%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
33%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
Research rotation
Optional

Tracks & Educational Features

Primary care track
Yes
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Rural track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Another track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$68k-$75k

PGY-1 through PGY-3

PGY-1
$67,915
PGY-2
$70,901
PGY-3
$74,685

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.

Vacation Days20
Sick Days15-18