University at Buffalo Program
About This Program
Our curriculum is designed to provide the best experience possible. As the only general surgery residency program in Buffalo, our residents rotate through six unique locations, handle an extensive variety of cases and gain a perspective of unparalleled clinical diversity. We also offer opportunities to obtain advanced degrees such as MBA, MPH, Masters in Engineering or Education. Or they may complete a special fellowship such as Advocacy or Clin Informatics
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Clairice Ann Cooper, MD
Erie County Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Melissa Beckman, MD
Univ at Buffalo Sch of Med
Locations
Erie County Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery DK Miller Bldg Rm 310
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
955 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203
100 High St
Buffalo, NY 14203
818 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
Elm & Carlton Sts
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001
3495 Bailey Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
1540 Maple Rd
Williamsville, NY 14221
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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 from a department chair
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Feb 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
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
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.