University at Buffalo Program
About This Program
We serve a diverse population in city and suburban areas. The faculty is also diverse.
Program Length
1 Year
First Year Positions
4 Positions
Application Deadline
Aug 31, 2025
Avg Work Hours
40 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Amy Case, MD, BA
Roswell Comprehensive Cancer Center
Primary Program Contact
Sandra Gilliam
Erie County Med Ctr
Survey Received: 7/9/2025
Program ID: 5403514009
Locations
Roswell Comprehensive Cancer Center
Supportive Care
Elm and Carlton Sts
Buffalo, NY 14203
University at Buffalo School of Medicine
955 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203
Veterans Affairs Western New York Healthcare System at Buffalo
3495 Bailey Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
Center for Hospice and Palliative Care/Hospice Buffalo
225 Como Park Blvd
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
21 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
5.3:1
Participates In
Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
Code: 3099540F0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
Yes
Number of previous GME years required
3 year(s)
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
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
3.2:1
Program Faculty
19
Female Faculty
38.5%
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1, Negotiable
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
40 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
10 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
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - 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)
No
Program Size
4
Current Residents
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
AUG31
Application Due
Aug 31, 2025
SEP5
Interview Period Starts
Sep 5, 2025 - Oct 22, 2025
2027 - 2028
AUG31
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
SEP10
Interview Period Starts
Sep 10, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
2
Hospital Outpatient
10%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
33%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
Educational Benefits
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Debt management/financial counseling
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Resident/fellow retreats
No
Off-campus electives
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
No
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
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
$66K
PGY-4
PGY-4
$65,851
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.
Maximum # of paid days
60 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
60 days