PSYCHIATRY

University at Buffalo Program

Buffalo, New York

ACGME ID4003521126
Program Code3099400C1
NRMP Code3099400C1 | 3099400C0

Our program has strong training in Emergency Psychiatry with a dedicated psychiatric emergency room staffed with psychiatrists 24/7. We have comprehen

Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

7

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

100

Application Deadline

December 15, 2025

Year 1 Seats

7

Interviews Last Year

100
72%

Interview Ratio

14.3

% US MD

87.5

% IMG

4.2
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaAccepts
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

5

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

No

F-1 Visa

Yes

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US

Interviews Last Year

100

Interview to Seat Ratio

14.3

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
210
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$69,820
PGY-2
$74,612
PGY-3
$77,793

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Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

7

Year 2 Size

7

Year 3 Size

7

Application Deadline

December 15, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

No

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

28

Accredited Length

4

Faculty:Resident Ratio

4.1

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

60

Contact Details

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Program Best Described As

University-based

Program Code

3099400C1

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

5

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG | F-1

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

7

Year 2 Program Size

7

Year 3 Program Size

7

% IMG Residents

4.2 %

% US MD Residents

87.5 %

% DO Residents

4.2 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

4 yrs

Total Positions

28

Total Physician Faculty

115

Faculty:Resident Ratio

4.1

Night Float

No

Night Float (PGY-1)

No

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

69820

Year 2 Compensation

74612

Year 3 Compensation

77793

PGY-1 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

20 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

60 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

16 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

December 15, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

100

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

3099400C1 | 3099400C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-01 to 2026-01-31

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-01 to 2027-01-31

Start Dates

June | July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US

Contact Person

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Erie County Medical Center

Sponsor Institution

University at Buffalo School of Medicine

Primary Institution

Erie County Medical Center

Participant Institutions

John R Oishei Children's Hospital | Kaleida Health-Gates Vascular Institute | Buffalo Psychiatric Center | Erie County Medical Center | Veterans Affairs Western New York Healthcare System at Buffalo | Kaleida Health System (Buffalo General Medical Center)

Annual Hospital Admissions

19631

Annual ED Visits

68384

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

On-site child careFree parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

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