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University at Buffalo Program

Psychiatry 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
4003521126
Program director
Paula Del Regno
Location
Buffalo, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
745
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University at Buffalo Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Buffalo, New York, sponsored by University at Buffalo School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 745 applications and invited about 9.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women69%
  • Men31%
  • White73%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Paula Del Regno
Program coordinator
Carol Regan
Coordinator phone
(716) 898-4221
Sponsoring institution
University at Buffalo School of Medicine

Erie County Medical Center 462 Grider Street Buffalo, NY 14215 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 8% of residents at University at Buffalo Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University at Buffalo Program offer?

University at Buffalo Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University at Buffalo Program?

University at Buffalo Program received 745 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is University at Buffalo Program located?

University at Buffalo Program is located at Erie County Medical Center 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 Paula Del Regno. The program coordinator, Carol Regan, is the usual contact for application questions.