Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We are committed to furthering the field of orthopaedics and all of its subspecialties. We are known for our leading-edge research, world-class faculty, excellent training opportunities and compassionate care. The Ralph C Wilson Jr Center of Excellence in Sports Medicine Skills Lab in our new medical school gives residents in our program an opportunity to participate in cadaveric arthroscopy sessions and learn surgical skills using state-of-the-art models with unlimited repeatability.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
5
5
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
NRMP Match Codes
3099260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
60
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
4
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
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
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
20
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
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
Required
Research rotation duration
10
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2603521024
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
99
0
99
Program Director
First Name
Jeremy
Middle Name
Paul
Last Name
Doak
Degrees
MD, BS
Address
Jacobs Sch of Med and Biomed
Dept of Orthopaedics
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-78.832621 42.924542)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Tammy
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Smith C-Tagme
Address
Erie County Med Ctr
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery Ground Fl
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-78.832621 42.924542)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
92.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
8.00
% Female
8.00
% Male
92.00
Total Physician
49
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
11.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 10 | ||
| Year | |||
| Year | 10 | ||
| Year | 10 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $60,400 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 2 | $61,345 | 20 | 16 |
| Year 3 | $62,899 | 20 | 18 |
| Year 4 | $65,851 | 20 | 18 |
| Year 5 | $66,068 | 20 | 18 |
Total Positions
25
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
June Start Date
0
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
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/departments/ortho/education/residency/salary-benefits.html