Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine-Preventive Medicine Residency Program at the University at Buffalo is designed to prepare future leaders in healthcare. This innovative four-year combined residency provides the first two years of training in internal medicine, followed by two additional years focused on preventive medicine, enabling residents to integrate health and wellness promotion into their professional practices. The program is fully accredited by the ACGME and emphasizes comprehensive clinical training across various healthcare settings, offering diverse mentorship and research opportunities.
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Moderate Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at the University at Buffalo appears to be IMG-friendly. Though there is no explicit mention of 'International Medical Graduates' or 'IMG acceptance rates,' the program is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education and offers comprehensive training that should be accessible to international graduates. Additional checks would need to be made for visa sponsorship and the acceptance of ECFMG certification for concrete verification.
Categorical Positions
5
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Program Website
Address
University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 900 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216, USA.
Program Director
Smita Bakhai, MD, MPH, FACP
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the residency program has a diverse group of residents engaged in various stages of training. The structure allows for a well-rounded educational experience with activities extending beyond clinical responsibilities into educational research and community-oriented projects.
PGY-1 MD
The current resident roster indicates there are approximately 10 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the residency program this academic year.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our combined, four-year internal medicine-preventive medicine residency provides the first two years of internal medicine residency training, followed by two years of training in preventive medicine, including academic and practicum phases.
Application
You must meet the admission requirements of and be accepted by both of the component training programs.
# of Locations
Affiliated hospitals, governmental public health departments, health agencies, health care providers and a managed care organization
Fellowship
The residency program offers residents opportunities to pursue fellowships after graduation. As part of their training, recent graduates may engage in fellowship programs, including but not limited to preventive medicine and other specialized fields. Specific fellowship opportunities and recent graduate paths can be found on the program's fellowship page.
Resident Life
Overview
Prepare to be a leader in today’s health care environment. Learn to integrate health and wellness promotion for individuals and populations into your clinical, academic, research and service activities and how to influence the health of populations.
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# of Years of Program
4 years
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Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
1. Expert faculty who serve as mentors.
2. Comprehensive clinical training.
3. Graduate study leading to MPH or MS in epidemiology.
4. Opportunities for research and learning strategies for quality improvement.
5. Fully accredited by the ACGME.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation