University of Buffalo

[Dam272]

Any input regarding Anesthesiology residency program at Univ of Buffalo? As per older posts, it seems to be a malignant program with poor board passing rates. How much of that is still true?

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[sigrhoillusion]

Any input regarding Anesthesiology residency program at Univ of Buffalo? As per older posts, it seems to be a malignant program with poor board passing rates. How much of that is still true?

Well it's in Buffalo... do you like cold weather?

 

[Dam272]

Well it's in Buffalo... do you like cold weather?

Haha. Can compromise if the program is really worth it

 

[mercatepillar]

Bump

My interview there was pretty interesting in that there was no tour of the hospitals and there were only 3 residents to speak to on the interview day.

Could a current resident or Buffalo Med student speak on the department? It seemed a little weird in that there was not a central location for the department. How much do the residents work? Is there good teaching or is it mostly self study and learning?

I only ask because (like I said) there were only 3 residents at interview day and I received conflicting info from them. The most recent post about the program is around 5-6 years ago and doesn't really touch on the quality of the education.

Thanks

 

[Nevergiveupmd]

Bump. I’m curious to know too.

 

[Drwine]

The new program director has made a major difference in the program and replaced some who was less than engaged in the day to day activity. I have known her since she was a first year resident and have followed her career closely so I am well aware of her abilities. The medical school recently moved adjacent to the largest hospital system which is a positive. SUNY Buffalo is relatively unique in the fact that there is no central university hospital and the medical school relies on a consortium of hospitals that include private and government run hospitals. The advantage is that residents are exposed to a variety of practices and the clinical material that residents are exposed to is very diverse. Residents who are successful in the program have no difficulty transitioning into practice.

I work in the largest private practice in the community and frequently work with medical students and residents. Feel free to reach out to me.

 

[LazyPanda121]

@Drwine I was wondering if you mind I ask couple questions in regards to the program. I am happy that I am slowing inching away from the West coast (Currently somewhere in the middle!) and I am very excited that I will be doing a Anesthesiology Sub-I at UB later this year. Specifically I am wondering if you can share some insights in regards to living in Buffalo as a resident/attending and Fellowship prospect of the program (according to Doximity UB does quite well in this area!)
Thank you for your time and have a great day!

 

[Drwine]

Send me a private message with your cell number and we can speak over the phone.

 

[LazyPanda121]

Hello @Drwine ! Thank you for offering your time! I have actually tried to send you a message prior to this but sdn is not letting me do so. Would you mind sending me a message and maybe I can respond to that?

Thank you!

Send me a private message with your cell number and we can speak over the phone.