University at Buffalo Program

Buffalo, NYLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Our three-year fellowship is a combined program of the Oishei Children's Hospital and NCI designated Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and is structured to groom passionate young physicians for careers as physician-scientists. Our small program size ensures specialized program experiences and mentorship tailored to individual interests including Integrative Medicine, Sickle Cell & Thalassemia, AYA Cancer, Neuro Oncology, OncoFertility, Developmental Therapeutics, TCT, and Survivorship.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

1 Position

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$81k-$87k

25 Vacation Days
20 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Clare J Twist, MD, MS
Roswell Park Cancer Inst

[email protected]
(716) 845-2333

Primary Program Contact

Margaret M Braymiller, BA
Roswell Park Cancer Ctr

[email protected]
(716) 845-2333
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/16/2025

Program ID: 3273521021

Locations

Roswell Park Cancer Inst
Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders Pgm
Elm & Carlton Sts
Buffalo, NY 14263

Sponsor Location

University at Buffalo School of Medicine

955 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

John R Oishei Children's Hospital

818 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Elm & Carlton Sts
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

18 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

18:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 3099327F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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

4:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

75%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (12)

Non-Physicians (9)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 0, Negotiable

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 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

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

NGO

Year 2 - N/A

NGO

Year 3 - N/A

NGO

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

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s1

PGY-2s1

PGY-3s1

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

AUG1

Application Due

Aug 1, 2025

AUG11

Interview Period Starts

Aug 11, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025

2027 - 2028

AUG7

Application Due

Aug 7, 2026

AUG17

Interview Period Starts

Aug 17, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

25%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Required NGO (wks)

Not Offered

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Fully Paid by Institution

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

$81k-$87k

PGY-4 through PGY-6

PGY-4

$80,728

PGY-5

$84,185

PGY-6

$87,375

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 25 Vacation Days and 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days25

Sick Days20

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

60 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Buffalo, NY

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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