Resident Resources
Lodging
Renting (or even purchasing) a house or apartment in the Buffalo area is very cost-effective. The following web sites can help find the perfect place to live during your residency:
Social Security Card Information
If you are applying for a new social security card and would like to expedite the process, follow the directions below:
- Apply for your SS card at the North Town Business Center - 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY 14226
- Bring your passport and ID Photo
- Two days after you apply, return to the office with your passport and ID Photo to obtain a printout of your social security number only.
Your official social security card itself will arrive in about two weeks.
For more information, call 1.800.772.1213 or visit the UB International Students & Scholars Services.
Transportation/Drivers License
Residents find it helpful to have access to a motor vehicle, as you will be rotating to five different hospital sites.
Driver's Licenses
International Students: If you have a foreign license, we strongly suggest you apply for an international Driving permit before arriving in the U.S., to ensure your ability to operate a vehicle in the State of New York.
For more information about International Driving Permits, obtaining a U.S. license, obtaining a car, and obtaining car insurance, visit the UB International Students & Scholars Services.
Renting a Vehicle
The following list of car rental agencies accept International Driving permits (in conjunction with possession of an international license) and rent on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. You can also obtain car insurance through these agencies
- Alamo - 1.800.462.5266
- Budget - 1.800.283.4389
- Enterprise - 1.866.799.7959
- Hertz - 1.800.654.3131
- National - 1.800.227.7368
