University at Buffalo Program
About This Program
Focus on MIS training-Our 1-fellow program provides a focused experience and opportunity for participation in most cases -Composition and Diverse educational backgrounds of faculty-Fully immersive experience with inpatient and outpatient care-MSKCC rotation (dedicated surgical oncology rotation at a premier center)-Autonomy, team leader and educator from day one -Active pediatric trauma program,-Onc & colorectal conferences-Level 1 Trauma experience-ENT (endoscopies & urology) opportunities
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Ben Ham, MD
Oishei Children's Hosp Conventus
Primary Program Contact
Sydney Ruger, MD
Buffalo General Med Ctr
Locations
Oishei Children's Hosp Conventus
Pediatric Surgery
1001 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203-1009
955 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jan 1, 2027 - Apr 30, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 6
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.