University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship in Amherst, NY is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
University at Buffalo one-year colon and rectal surgery fellowship accepting one fellow per year, based at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital with operating opportunities at Buffalo General, Sisters of Charity, Kenmore Mercy and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Training covers office practice, outpatient procedures, inpatient anorectal surgery, major colonic surgery, laparoscopic and robotic colon surgery, diagnostic and therapeutic colon and rectal surgery and stomal care, and qualifies fellows for the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery certifying exam.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- The program participates in the NRMP, invites applicants for interviews in August or September of the preceding year, and requires completed ACGME general surgery training with eligibility for the American Board of Surgery qualifying exam.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 1, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
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- Program page (verified, 2026-10-27): Found on the institution website; the page names the institution and this specialty. Source 1
- Contact email (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program length (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Summary (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program director (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Positions per year (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Joseph Mills, MD
- Address
- 111 North Maplemere Road, Amherst, NY 14221
- jdmills@buffalo.edu
- Phone
- 716-636-9004
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship training
Colon and Rectal Surgery is a fellowship. Eligibility, including which residencies qualify, is set by the program and the certifying board, so confirm it before applying.
Fellowships in colon and rectal surgery typically last 1 year.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University at Buffalo Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University at Buffalo Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 1 year. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University at Buffalo Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship offer?
The directory records 1 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University at Buffalo Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.