Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
August
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The program has a major commitment to minimally invasive surgery. Faculty on the Upper GI and Colorectal services are committed to advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery in pancreatic, gastric, hepatic, colorectal and thoracic surgery. RP has two Da Vinci robots in clinical use. In addition, RPCI has one of the nation's leading minimally invasive training laboratories staffed full time and available for fellows including a core curriculum.
Total Program Size
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
5
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1511446F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
50
Required letters of recommendation
3
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
27
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
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
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Resident/fellow retreats
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
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
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
16
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4463544005
Beeper or Home Call
6
6
Program Director
First Name
Moshim
Last Name
Kukar
Degrees
MD
Address
Roswell Park Cancer Inst
Clinical Science Ctr
Elm & Carlton Sts
Buffalo, NY 14263
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-78.863834 42.898699)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Carrie
Last Name
Racsumberger
Address
Roswell Park Cancer Inst
CSC648
Elm & Carlton Sts
Buffalo, NY 14263
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-78.864996 42.898534)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
62.50
% IMG
25.00
% DO
8.30
% Female
25.00
% Male
75.00
Total Physician
14
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
15.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | |||
| Year 6 | $71,979 | 20 | |
| Year 7 | $74,545 | 20 |
Total Positions
8
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Not applicable
0
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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