University at Buffalo School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The UB Plastic Surgery division aims to educate trainees to function as independent surgeons in all areas of Plastic Surgery, both Reconstructive and Aesthetic, and as researchers capable of identifying/ addressing clinical problems. Trainees will receive a high-quality educational experience via working with faculty in inpatient, outpatient and operating room settings across multiple affiliated institutions, and through robust didactic programming including a variety of learning activities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mark Steven Burke, MD
University at Buffalo
Primary Program Contact
Katie Petrell, AS
Univ at Buffalo
Locations
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
818 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
100 High St
Buffalo, NY 14203
3435 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14213
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 14, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 4, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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