University at Buffalo Program

Program Identity & Fit

University at Buffalo's OB-GYN residency is a university-affiliated, multi-site program spanning five community and tertiary hospitals in Western New York, including a Level I trauma center (Erie County Medical Center), a comprehensive cancer center (Roswell Park), and a children's/perinatal hospital (Golisano), giving residents exposure to varied care models rather than a single academic hub. The program requires an independent research project with structured mentorship, tracking, and Resident Research Day presentation, and provides funding for national conference presentations, reflecting genuine institutional investment in scholarly development even though most graduates enter private practice. Alumni outcomes split between community/private practice (the majority) and fellowship training (maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, family planning, minimally invasive gynecology, REI, FPMRS), with a smaller number pursuing academic medicine, indicating the program produces well-rounded generalist surgeons who can go either direction. Distinctive features include a formal mentor-family structure spanning all PGY levels, above-average ABOG board pass rates, and a stated goal of preparing residents for both clinical practice and academic/fellowship pathways.