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Vascular Surgery - Independent Residency Program

University at Buffalo School of Medicine
Buffalo, NY
Continued AccreditationACGME #4503521069J1J-1

University at Buffalo School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Vascular surgery - independent residency program in Buffalo, NY. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year and approximately 3 residents in training. It reports 33.3% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $87,375. 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
1
3 residents · 4 approved
PGY-1 salary
$87.4k
IMG percentage
33.3%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1991 · 2 years · Last ACGME review 2015

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
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Academic or clinician educator

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
33%
x
US MD
33%
x
DO
33%
x
Women
67%
x

Verified May 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
65
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
16
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
5.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
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

Kaleida Health is the largest healthcare provider in Western New York, serving the area's eight counties with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive healthcare services. Its expert, compassionate healthcare professionals are committed to providing the best possible outcomes and experience for patients and visitors. More than one million sick or injured patients choose a Kaleida Health facility annually, including Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute, DeGraff Medical Park, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, John R. Oishei Children's Hospital, and Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital. Accredited by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Healthcare, Inc., Kaleida Health also provides important services through two long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health care through the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY, Inc. In addition, Kaleida Health’s hospitals support residency training programs of the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, training hundreds of residents each year.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: Kaleida Health-Gates Vascular Institute · Buffalo, NY

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Kaleida Health-Gates Vascular Institute

Primary
Buffalo, NY

Sisters of Charity Hospital

Buffalo, NY321 beds

Erie County Medical Center

Buffalo, NY889 beds

Veterans Affairs Western New York Healthcare System at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY113 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,442/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~28.1% of pay
Take-home$4,442/mo
Rent (1BR)$2,046/mo
State tax$794/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $87,375 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

Linda M Harris, MD

Professor of Surgery with Tenure, University at Buffalo, Department of Surgery; Program Director; Site Director GVI and BGMC

Program Director

Mrs. Melissa Beckman

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Alexandra Weber

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Mariel Rivero, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor, University at Buffalo, Department of Surgery; Associate Program Director

Coordinator

Brittany C Montross, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, University at Buffalo, Department of Surgery; Assistant Program Director

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University at Buffalo School of Medicine located?
University at Buffalo School of Medicine is located in Buffalo, 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 3 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 — 33.3% 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 $87,375. 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 Vascular surgery - independent residency program positions as they appear.