University at Buffalo Program
Child neurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Buffalo, NY(Buffalo, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
#43
Specialty Rank
$74,685
PGY1 Salary
66.7%
IMG %
#43
Child neurology Ranking
47th Percentile
Top 53% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1853521035
- NRMP Code:
- 3099185C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 14
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 11.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 35
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 45.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in the Child Neurology training program at the University at Buffalo. With a newly constructed Childrens Hospital and Medical School, Buffalo's centralized medical campus has served to enhance the opportunities for teaching and involvement in medical school activities. Our program's goal is to train Child Neurology residents to not only become thought leaders and educators in the field of Child Neurology, but to also become caring, and highly competent clinicians.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$74,685
PGY-1
$67,000
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: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
- 37.6%
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:
- 1853521035
- NRMP Code:
- 3099185C0
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 14
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Osman Farooq
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3099185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- John R Oishei Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- John R Oishei Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Thomas Bellanca
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 85
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 66.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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