University at Buffalo

About the program

Three-year internal medicine residency at the University at Buffalo (UBMD) with 36 categorical positions and one preliminary position a year on a 4+1 schedule. More than 60 percent of residents go on to fellowships, and about 45 percent of residents in the past five years matched to fellowships at UB.

Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.

Program highlights

• The program receives more than 5,000 applications a year and interviews approximately 300 applicants for 36 categorical positions and one preliminary position.
• A 4+1 schedule alternates traditional rotations with week-long ambulatory blocks; training sites include Buffalo General, ECMC and the Buffalo VA.
• A weekly Wednesday academic half-day for all PGY levels, a Thursday ambulatory curriculum series during ambulatory weeks, and independent study half-days four times a year.
• More than 60 percent of residents go on to fellowships, and residents present projects at the Jacobs School Research Day.
• Interviews are virtual, by invitation, from October to January with no second looks; the program accepts J-1 visa sponsorship and takes part in the couples match.

Program leadership and contact

Program director

Alberto Monegro, MD

Program coordinator

Nathali Head

Senior Associate Program Director, Site Director BGMC

Scott Gruarin, DO

Senior Associate Program Director for Curriculum Development

Regina Makdissi, MD, FACP, SFHM

Associate Program Director, Ambulatory Continuity Clinics

Meghan Rochester, MD

Associate Program Director for Learner Development

Zachary Wikerd, MD

Associate Program Director, Resident Well-Being

Erika Anson, MD

Associate Program Director for Research and Scholarly Activity

Jennifer Campbell, PhD, MPH

Address

Erie County Medical Center, David K. Miller Building, 462 Grider St., Buffalo, NY 14215

Email

nathalih@buffalo.edu

Phone

716-898-3941

Program and application links

Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.