Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

University at Buffalo Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2803513135
Program director
Michele Carr
Location
Buffalo, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
271
Latest cycle
Interview rate
38.7%
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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Buffalo, New York, sponsored by University at Buffalo School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 271 applications and invited about 38.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, which interview about 21.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • 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: interviewed45%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
38.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White70%
  • Asian20%

Contact and location

Program director
Michele Carr
Program coordinator
Beverly Hurley
Coordinator phone
(716) 362-9585
Program phone
(717) 512-7584
Sponsoring institution
University at Buffalo School of Medicine

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 77 Goodell Street Suite 570 Buffalo, NY 14203 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University at Buffalo Program offer?

University at Buffalo Program offers 2 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University at Buffalo Program?

University at Buffalo Program received 271 applications and interviewed about 38.7% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 45%.

Where is University at Buffalo Program located?

University at Buffalo Program is located at Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 77 Goodell Street Suite 570 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 Michele Carr. The program coordinator, Beverly Hurley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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