University at Buffalo Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Buffalo, NY(Buffalo, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
102
Positions
$67,915
PGY1 Salary
13.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403531252
- NRMP Code:
- 3099140C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 102
- Interviews:
- 250
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 144
- Female Faculty:
- 30.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 23%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We welcome high-caliber residents from both allopathic and osteopathic schools of medicine. We train the next generation of independent physicians to become leaders in health care, research, education and advocacy. Whether you prefer the primary care pathway, aim to become a hospitalist or choose a subspecialty, our program will provide excellent opportunities to assist you in achieving your goals.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,915
PGY-1
$70,901
PGY-2
$74,685
PGY-3
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 124(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $633K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $76K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 41.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 34 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6900000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
59%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.96
Restaurant Meal
14.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.70
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403531252
- NRMP Code:
- 3099140C0
- Total Positions:
- 102
- Interviews:
- 250
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Musa Saeed
- Email:
- musasaee@buffalo.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 11/13/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/8/2027
- 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:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3099140P1, 3099140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Kaleida Health System (Buffalo General Medical Center)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Kaleida Health System (Buffalo General Medical Center)
- Contact Person:
- Nathali Head
- Contact Email:
- nathalih@buffalo.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 34
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:34PGY-2:34PGY-3:34
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 13.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 45th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 51.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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