University at Buffalo Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Buffalo, NY(Buffalo, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#76
Specialty Rank
$70,901
PGY1 Salary
66.7%
IMG %
#76
Radiation oncology Ranking
14th Percentile
Top 86% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4303521122
- NRMP Code:
- 3099430A0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 27
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 11.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Apply to the University at Buffalo residency program - all training is at the NCI-designated Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Be exposed to multidisciplinary patient-care, substantial transdisciplinary research bridging multiple scientific areas for disease-sites, both common and rare. Learn the role of radiotherapy in the management of adult and pediatric malignancies using the latest techniques in radiation, including stereotactic radiotherapy, radiosurgery, brachytherapy and more!
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,901
PGY-1
$70,901
PGY-2
$74,685
PGY-3
$77,016
PGY-4
$80,194
PGY-5
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
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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
- 39.6%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 230K
- 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:
- 4303521122
- NRMP Code:
- 3099430A0
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 27
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Simon
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2024 - 1/13/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/14/2024 - 1/20/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 195
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 3099430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
- Contact Person:
- Michelle Wahl
- Contact Email:
- michelle.wahl@roswellpark.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:1
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
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 66.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 15th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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