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University at Buffalo Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
2203521172
Program director
Tova Ablove
Location
Buffalo, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
IMG residents
22%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University at Buffalo Program is a university Based Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Buffalo, New York, sponsored by University at Buffalo School of Medicine. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 22% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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
9
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates53%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men19%
  • White72%
  • Asian14%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Tova Ablove
Program coordinator
Amy Bumbaco
Coordinator phone
(716) 698-4334
Program phone
(716) 323-0631
Sponsoring institution
University at Buffalo School of Medicine

Conventus 1001 Main Street, 5th Flr Dept. Ob/Gyn 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 22% of residents at University at Buffalo Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology 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 9 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 9 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. This page has University at Buffalo Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

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 Conventus 1001 Main Street, 5th Flr Dept. Ob/Gyn 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 Tova Ablove. The program coordinator, Amy Bumbaco, is the usual contact for application questions.

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