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Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program

University at Buffalo School of Medicine
Buffalo, NY
Continued AccreditationACGME #2203521172UniversityJ1J-1

University at Buffalo School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Buffalo, NY. It has 9 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 36 residents in training. It reports 13.9% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $67,915. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
9
36 residents · 36 approved
PGY-1 salary
$67.9k
IMG percentage
13.9%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
3099220C0

Accredited since 1945 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2019

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. chair, faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
3099220C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via Residency CAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via Residency CAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “University at Buffalo SOM-NY”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
14%
x
US MD
67%
x
DO
19%
x
Women
81%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
70
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.4
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
2
Support team size

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo is the regional center for comprehensive and state-of-the-art pediatric trauma, surgical and medical care, including neonatal, perinatal and obstetric services. GCH Buffalo is the only access point for pediatric critical care as the region’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. It also serves as the only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Western New York. The hospital enjoys a worldwide reputation for innovation and research while providing highly specialized care and treatment through a broad array of co-located outpatient services.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: John R Oishei Children's Hospital · Buffalo, NY

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

John R Oishei Children's Hospital

Primary
Buffalo, NY

Erie County Medical Center

Buffalo, NY889 beds

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Buffalo, NY133 beds

Kaleida Health System (Buffalo General Medical Center)

Buffalo, NY1,368 beds

Kaleida Health System (Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital)

Williamsville, NY

University at Buffalo Physician Practices (UBPP)

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo Affiliated Physician Practices (UBAPP)

Buffalo, NY

Location

Purchasing power

~$2,997/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~36.2% of pay
Take-home$2,997/mo
Rent (1BR)$2,046/mo
State tax$617/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $67,915 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 10.9% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Erie County, New York (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
10.9%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$71,175
−$7k vs US median
Avg Commute
21 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Tova Ablove, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Program Director

Program Director

Mrs. Amy Bumbaco

Residency Program Administrator

Coordinator

Ms. Elizabeth Bumbaco

Assistant Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University at Buffalo School of Medicine located?
University at Buffalo School of Medicine is located in Buffalo, NY.
What type of program is University at Buffalo School of Medicine?
University at Buffalo School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is University at Buffalo School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University at Buffalo School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University at Buffalo School of Medicine?
University at Buffalo School of Medicine has approximately 36 residents in training.
How much is rent near University at Buffalo School of Medicine?
Median rent near Buffalo, NY is ~$2,046/month for a 1BR and ~$2,812/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University at Buffalo School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 13.9% of University at Buffalo School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University at Buffalo School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University at Buffalo School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University at Buffalo School of Medicine require?
University at Buffalo School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University at Buffalo School of Medicine?
University at Buffalo School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $67,915. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University at Buffalo School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University at Buffalo School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University at Buffalo School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program positions as they appear.