University at Buffalo Program

Internal medicine/PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Buffalo, NY(Buffalo, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#48
Specialty Rank
$67,915
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %
#48
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
39th Percentile
Top 61% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7003532049
NRMP Code:
3099700C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
55

Contact Information

Michael Joseph Aronica
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
10
0
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Monthly med-peds core curriculum conferences; med-peds continuity clinics supervised by med/peds attendings; quality improvement projects; four-year research curriculum; on-line learning site, med-peds transitional care elective, simulation curriculum; opportunities for community advocacy, point-of-care ultrasound training, telehealth training.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • 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
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:
7003532049
NRMP Code:
3099700C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
55
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michael Joseph Aronica
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/14/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
11/4/2026 - 1/13/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3099700C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
John R Oishei Children's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
John R Oishei Children's Hospital
Contact Person:
Ellen Dubie
Contact Email:
[email protected]

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
12.5%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
25.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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