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University at Buffalo Program

Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Buffalo, NY(Buffalo, New York Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
$67,915
PGY1 Salary
13.9%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2203521172
NRMP Code:
3099220C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
95

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
16
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
80%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Other benefits include, but aren't limited to: annual resident stipend to use for educational purposes, residents paid Board review for chief residents, TrueLearn question bank, funding available for those presenting at regional and national meetings, Resident Retreats, Mentoring Program, Advocacy Elective

Program Offers & Benefits

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

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • 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
$77,016
PGY-4
0

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, New York Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

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
5,028,092
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

Nominal Salary
$67,915
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$54,770
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2203521172
NRMP Code:
3099220C0
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
95
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Tova S Ablove
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 10/9/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 12/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3099220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
John R Oishei Children's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
John R Oishei Children's Hospital
Contact Person:
Amy Bumbaco
Contact Email:
abumbaco@buffalo.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
9
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:9
PGY-2:9
PGY-3:9
PGY-4:9

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
13.9%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
5th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
19.4%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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