Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

University at Buffalo Program

Orthopaedic 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
2603521024
Program director
JEREMY DOAK
Location
Buffalo, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
423
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University at Buffalo Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Buffalo, New York, sponsored by University at Buffalo School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 423 applications and invited about 16.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
16.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates84%
  • US DO graduates16%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White96%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
JEREMY DOAK
Program coordinator
Tammy Smith
Coordinator phone
(716) 898-5053
Sponsoring institution
University at Buffalo School of Medicine

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 462 Grider Street Buffalo, NY 14215 Open in Google Maps

University at Buffalo Program: frequently asked questions

Does University at Buffalo Program sponsor visas?

University at Buffalo Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University at Buffalo Program IMG-friendly?

University at Buffalo Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University at Buffalo Program offer?

University at Buffalo Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University at Buffalo Program?

University at Buffalo Program received 423 applications and interviewed about 16.1% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is University at Buffalo Program located?

University at Buffalo Program is located at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 462 Grider Street Buffalo, NY 14215. Its sponsoring institution is University at Buffalo School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University at Buffalo Program?

The program director is JEREMY DOAK. The program coordinator, Tammy Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.