University at Buffalo Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Buffalo, NY(Buffalo, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#77
Specialty Rank
$67,915
PGY1 Salary
37.5%
IMG %
#77
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
46th Percentile
Top 54% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3003521224
NRMP Code:
3099300C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
49

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
10 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
28
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The program offers opportunities to learn and work within an academic computational pathology setting. Funding is possible for head and neck medical research for select candidates.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

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
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

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

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3003521224
NRMP Code:
3099300C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
49
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Theo
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/13/2026
Interview Period:
11/4/2026 - 2/28/2027
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:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
June Start Date:
June 20
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3099300C0

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:
Michelle Ruggiero
Contact Email:
ruggier3@buffalo.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
37.5%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
74th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
31.2%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations