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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

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
0
Female Faculty:
11.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
100%
0

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
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
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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

Nominal Salary
$70,901
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$57,178
Value Rating
Challenging
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:
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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

Program Size by Year

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