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University at Buffalo Rural Program

Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Buffalo, NY(Buffalo, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#479
Specialty Rank
$67,915
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#479
Family Medicine Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1203521516
NRMP Code:
3099120C4YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Robert William Macek
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
59
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.9
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
1
00
Female Faculty:
100%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
19%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
22%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

One of the only rural 1 - 2 track programs in New York State. We specialize in full-spectrum rural training in the rural southern tier of Western New York

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$67,915
PGY-1
$70,901
PGY-2
$74,685
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Buffalo, NY
Metropolitan Area
Buffalo, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
113(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$812K
Median Monthly Rent
$3.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$36K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
52.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
19,994,379
Median Age
53 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.47
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
78%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
15.68
Gas (per gallon)
$4.12
Gym Membership
44

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$67,915
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$60,102
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1203521516
NRMP Code:
3099120C4YOG
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Robert William Macek
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/14/2026 - 12/18/2026
Interview Period:
10/8/2026 - 1/21/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
215

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
June Start Date:
June 23
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3099120C4

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Olean General Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Olean General Hospital
Contact Person:
Kerrie A Parr
Contact Email:
kparr@ogh.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
40

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
98th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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