University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine residency in Buffalo, NY is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
University at Buffalo four-year combined internal medicine-preventive medicine residency: two years of internal medicine followed by two years of preventive medicine with academic and practicum phases. Residents earn an MPH in one of five concentrations or an MS in epidemiology, and the program is fully ACGME-accredited.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- The academic phase of preventive medicine training begins about July 1 of PGY-3, with practicum experiences across affiliated hospitals, public health departments, health agencies, providers and managed care organizations.
- In the last five years 92% of graduates passed the American Board of Preventive Medicine examination, and 91% have passed over the program's history.
- Applicants must be accepted by both component programs, apply through ERAS and register with the NRMP.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Program page (verified, 2026-10-27): Found on the institution website; the page names the institution and this specialty. Source 1
- Contact email (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Smita Bakhai, MD, MPH, FACP
- Program coordinator
- Nathali Head
- Address
- 900 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
- nathalih@buffalo.edu
- Phone
- 716-871-1571
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 Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine residency training
A combined program trains in more than one specialty, so it is longer than either alone. Confirm the length and the board certification pathways with the program.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
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 residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- 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 Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University at Buffalo Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University at Buffalo Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University at Buffalo Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine residency 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.