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Prospective Residents
Department of Orthopaedics


The Department of Orthopaedics, State University of New York at Buffalo Residency Program is a fully accredited 5 year program. The program accepts 4 residents per year. We participate in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and do not require any additional information not already required by ERAS.
Please ensure the following information is included in your ERAS application: (deadline is October 15)
- at least three letters of recommendation (due by November 1)
please include at least one letter from an orthopedic surgeon; a chairman's letter or program director's letter is also helpful
- Personal Statement
- Medical School Transcript
- USMLE Scores: step 1 (step 2 if available)
- Dean's letter (due by November 1)
- Photograph (optional)
- International medical graduates- ECFMG status
Questions regarding the interview and application process should be referred to Tammy Smith at (716) 898-5053
Our mailing address is:

University Orthopaedic Services, Inc.
Attention: Tammy Smith
462 Grider Street
Ground Floor DKM Building
Buffalo, New York 14215

telephone 716 898-5053 / fax 716 898-3323

Buffalo, New York is accessible by the New York State Thruway I-90, and is serviced by the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Amtrak.
Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, New York 14215
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