Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University at Buffalo Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Buffalo, New York, sponsored by University at Buffalo School of Medicine.

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About University at Buffalo Program

ACGME code
1603521050
Program director
RENEE REYNOLDS
Location
Buffalo, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
311
Latest cycle
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University at Buffalo Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Buffalo, New York, sponsored by University at Buffalo School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 311 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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.

  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White45%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
RENEE REYNOLDS
Program coordinator
Jennifer Schram
Coordinator phone
(716) 218-1000
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
University at Buffalo School of Medicine

Buffalo General Hospital 100 High Street, B 4 Buffalo, NY 14203-1126 Open in Google Maps

University at Buffalo Program: frequently asked questions

Does University at Buffalo Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University at Buffalo 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at University at Buffalo Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University at Buffalo Program offer?

University at Buffalo Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University at Buffalo Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University at Buffalo Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University at Buffalo Program?

Applicants who sent University at Buffalo Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University at Buffalo Program located?

University at Buffalo Program is located at Buffalo General Hospital 100 High Street, B 4 Buffalo, NY 14203-1126. Its sponsoring institution is University at Buffalo School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University at Buffalo Program?

The program director is RENEE REYNOLDS. The program coordinator, Jennifer Schram, is the usual contact for application questions.

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