University at Buffalo School of Medicine Program
Plastic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Buffalo, NY(Buffalo, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
$82,772
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3603500001
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UB Plastic Surgery division aims to educate trainees to function as independent surgeons in all areas of Plastic Surgery, both Reconstructive and Aesthetic, and as researchers capable of identifying/ addressing clinical problems. Trainees will receive a high-quality educational experience via working with faculty in inpatient, outpatient and operating room settings across multiple affiliated institutions, and through robust didactic programming including a variety of learning activities.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$82,772
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
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: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
- 33.9%
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:
- 3603500001
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Thom Robert Loree
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 11/14/2025
- Interview Period:
- 1/4/2026 - 2/28/2026
- 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
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- 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
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University at Buffalo School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University at Buffalo School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Katie Petrell
- 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:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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