University at Buffalo Rural Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Buffalo, New York, sponsored by University at Buffalo School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout University at Buffalo Rural Program
- ACGME code
- 1203521516
- Program director
- Robert Macek
- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 846
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 6.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 100%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University at Buffalo Rural Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Buffalo, New York, sponsored by University at Buffalo School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 846 applications and invited about 6.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 54 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 6.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Contact and location
- Program director
- Robert Macek
- Program coordinator
- Kerrie Parr
- Coordinator phone
- (716) 375-7077
- Program phone
- (716) 816-7258
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University at Buffalo School of Medicine
77 Goodell Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Open in Google Maps
University at Buffalo Rural Program: frequently asked questions
Does University at Buffalo Rural Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University at Buffalo Rural Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University at Buffalo Rural Program IMG-friendly?
About 100% of residents at University at Buffalo Rural Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University at Buffalo Rural Program offer?
University at Buffalo Rural Program offers 3 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University at Buffalo Rural Program?
University at Buffalo Rural Program received 846 applications and interviewed about 6.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University at Buffalo Rural Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University at Buffalo Rural Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is University at Buffalo Rural Program located?
University at Buffalo Rural Program is located at 77 Goodell Street Buffalo, NY 14203. Its sponsoring institution is University at Buffalo School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of University at Buffalo Rural Program?
The program director is Robert Macek. The program coordinator, Kerrie Parr, is the usual contact for application questions.