Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
August
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
UB Fellows treat all aspects of vascular disease in diverse patients and practice settings. All rotations incorporate inpatient/outpatient care, endovascular/open procedures, and noninvasive labs. There is ample opportunity for research and presentation at National/Regional meetings. Trainees are eligible for certification in Vascular Surgery by the ABS. Trainees have been competitive candidates for professional positions of their choice, including private and academic practices.
Total Program Size
2
1
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
5
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
23
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4503521069
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Linda
Last Name
Harris
Degrees
MD
Address
Buffalo General Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery
100 High St
Buffalo, NY 14203
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-78.865977 42.901274)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Alexandra
Last Name
Turton
Degrees
MD
Address
Buffalo General Med Ctr
B-7
100 High St
Buffalo, NY 14203
United States
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-78.865977 42.901274)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
33.30
% IMG
33.30
% DO
33.30
% Female
100.00
% Male
0.00
Total Physician
16
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
37.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
5.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | |||
| Year 6 | $87,375 | 20 | 20 |
| Year 7 | $90,564 | 20 | 20 |
Total Positions
3
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
August Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medicine.buffalo.edu/offices/gme/policies/leave-of-absence-policy.html
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
On
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Supplemental Information Details
After an initial review, a pool of applicants will be asked to submit a supplemental response to the prompt: Why are you interested in joining the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program here at the University at Buffalo?
Open House
On
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
Off
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
Off
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off