University at Buffalo Program
About This Program
Comprehensive training in all aspects of clinical nephrology, including nephritic syndrome, nephrotic syndrome, hypertension, urinary tract infection, congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract, kidney stones, hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). We have 10-15 patients on chronic dialysis and perform 15-30 kidney biopsies per year on average. Clinical research opportunities and translational research.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Wayne Richard Waz, MD
John R Oishei Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Jordan Koper
John R Oishei Children's Hosp
Locations
John R Oishei Children's Hosp
Pediatric Nephrology Pgm
818 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
955 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 10, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 5, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 9, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 4, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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-4 through PGY-6
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.