OphthalmologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University at Buffalo Program

Ophthalmology 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
2403511170
Program director
Andrew Reynolds
Location
Buffalo, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University at Buffalo Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Buffalo, New York, sponsored by University at Buffalo School of Medicine.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 48 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.

  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline

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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%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrew Reynolds
Program coordinator
Natale Motondo
Coordinator phone
(716) 881-7916
Sponsoring institution
University at Buffalo School of Medicine

Department of Ophthalmology 1176 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14209 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?

University at Buffalo Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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.

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 Department of Ophthalmology 1176 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14209. Its sponsoring institution is University at Buffalo School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University at Buffalo Program?

The program director is Andrew Reynolds. The program coordinator, Natale Motondo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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