NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University at Buffalo Program

Neurology 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
1803521067
Program director
Melissa Rayhill
Location
Buffalo, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
829
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University at Buffalo Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Buffalo, New York, sponsored by University at Buffalo School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 829 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • 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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
8.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates36%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs36%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White36%
  • Asian36%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Rayhill
Program coordinator
Tom Bellanca
Coordinator phone
(716) 323-0646
Program phone
(716) 829-5060
Sponsoring institution
University at Buffalo School of Medicine

Department of Neurology 1001 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203 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 50% of residents at University at Buffalo Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University at Buffalo Program offer?

University at Buffalo Program offers 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University at Buffalo Program?

University at Buffalo Program received 829 applications and interviewed about 8.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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. This page has University at Buffalo Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 8%.

Where is University at Buffalo Program located?

University at Buffalo Program is located at Department of Neurology 1001 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203. Its sponsoring institution is University at Buffalo School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University at Buffalo Program?

The program director is Melissa Rayhill. The program coordinator, Tom Bellanca, is the usual contact for application questions.

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