Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University at Buffalo Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Buffalo, New York, sponsored by University at Buffalo School of Medicine.

ACGME code
3003521224
Program director
Theodore Ondracek
Location
Buffalo, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About University at Buffalo Program

Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
555
Latest cycle
IMG residents
40%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$67,915
Per year

University at Buffalo Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Buffalo, New York, sponsored by University at Buffalo School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 555 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 40% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $67,915 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and women's health tracks.

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
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
555
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates27%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White53%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-15$67,9152020
PGY-23$70,9012020
PGY-34$74,6852020
PGY-43$77,0162020
Hours per week (PGY-1)
50
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
4
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Tracks

Primary careWomen's health

Educational opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
Theodore Ondracek
Program coordinator
Judith Wedekind
Coordinator phone
(716) 859-1128
Program phone
(716) 859-2140
Sponsoring institution
University at Buffalo School of Medicine

Buffalo General Medical Center 100 High Street Dept of Pathology - Suite A-701 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 40% of residents at University at Buffalo Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University at Buffalo Program offer?

University at Buffalo Program offers 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 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. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at University at Buffalo Program?

First-year residents at University at Buffalo Program earn $67,915 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 50 hours a week.

Where is University at Buffalo Program located?

University at Buffalo Program is located at Buffalo General Medical Center 100 High Street Dept of Pathology - Suite A-701 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 Theodore Ondracek. The program coordinator, Judith Wedekind, is the usual contact for application questions.

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