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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Residency Program

University at Buffalo School of Medicine
Amherst, NY
Continued AccreditationACGME #2683512079J1J-1

University at Buffalo School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic sports medicine residency program in Amherst, NY. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 2 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $88,666. 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
2
2 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
$88.7k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1999 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2010

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
Incl. faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

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
0%
x
US MD
50%
x
DO
50%
x
Women
0%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

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
45
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
3.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit
Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: University at Buffalo Affiliated Physician Practices (UBAPP) · Buffalo, NY

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University at Buffalo Affiliated Physician Practices (UBAPP)

Primary
Buffalo, NY

Erie County Medical Center

Buffalo, NY889 beds

University at Buffalo Physician Practices (UBPP)

Buffalo, NY

Location

Purchasing power

~$3,933/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~35.9% of pay
Take-home$3,933/mo
Rent (1BR)$2,650/mo
State tax$805/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $88,666 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

William M Wind, MD

Clinical Associate Professor

Program Director

Ms. Tammy L Smith, C-TAGME

Training Program Administrator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University at Buffalo School of Medicine located?
University at Buffalo School of Medicine is located in Amherst, NY.
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 2 residents in training.
How much is rent near University at Buffalo School of Medicine?
Median rent near Amherst, NY is ~$2,650/month for a 1BR and ~$1,538/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)?
University at Buffalo School of Medicine reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. 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 $88,666. 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 Orthopaedic sports medicine residency program positions as they appear.