Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the University at Buffalo trains proficient experts in emergency medicine within a diverse and innovative environment. The program emphasizes both academic excellence and a commitment to clinical skills needed to serve varied patient populations effectively. With a robust three-year curriculum that incorporates both experiential and didactic components, residents are prepared for the rigors of emergency medicine practice, whether in urban, suburban, or rural settings.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
There is no explicit mention of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or acceptance rates for IMG applications in the document. However, the program mentions diversity in its residents, with graduates from various locations such as Hawaii, Columbia, Haiti, and India. The program seems to accept a diverse group, which may imply a degree of IMG acceptance, though specific criteria are not detailed.
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Program Website
Address
78 Goodell St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
Program Director
Christian DeFazio, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster indicates a diverse group of residents, with notable inclusivity in representations from various geographical locations beyond Western New York, including Hawaii, Columbia, Haiti, and India. The specifics of current PGY-1 residents from international medical schools, however, are not disclosed in the text.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The primary goal of the residency is to prepare physicians for the clinical practice of emergency medicine. In addition, residents will also acquire the necessary skills to pursue an academic career in emergency medicine.
Application
We accept applications only through ERAS.
# of Locations
Four core emergency departments
Fellowship
The residency program offers opportunities for fellows, including various fellowship programs as seen in the referenced section. Recent graduates can pursue specialized fellowships, although specific specialties or institutions are not detailed in the provided text. More information may be available on their fellowship opportunities page.
Resident Life
Overview
We train experts in emergency medicine in a diverse, cutting edge environment of academic and clinical excellence, with attention to life balance and service to our community.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3
Housing
No specific details regarding housing options or support were found in the text provided.
Alumni
Residents come from all over the country. While many are Western New York natives or attended medical school in Buffalo, our residents also come from far distances such as Hawaii, Columbia, Haiti and India.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salaries do not include the additional value of benefits; add $4,000 to $5,000 for an accurate salary figure.
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