Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
The Sisters of Charity Ob/Gyn Residency program prepares residents for their future careers in a supportive learning and working environment. Our program is unique in that it is located at a faith-based community hospital while benefiting from the academic resources and opportunities afforded by our affiliation with the University at Buffalo. We provide an opportunity for residents, including those with traditional religious and moral beliefs, to pursue training in their chosen field and to grad
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
0
0
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
3099220C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
48
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
8
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
68
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
6
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
60
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2203521171
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
13
Program Director
First Name
Chad
Middle Name
Aloysius
Last Name
Strittmatter
Degrees
BS, MD
Address
Sisters of Charity Hosp
Dept of Ob/Gyn
2157 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-78.8482 42.92791)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kelly
Last Name
Anderson
Degrees
BS
Address
Sisters of Charity Hosp
Dept of Ob/Gyn
2157 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-78.8482 42.92791)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
36.00
% IMG
12.60
% DO
51.40
% Female
74.30
% Male
25.70
Total Physician
17
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
66.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $58,391 | 20 | 20 |
| Year 3 | $59,870 | 20 | 20 |
| Year 4 | $62,680 | 20 | 20 |
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Total Positions
16
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
4
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
22
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medicine.buffalo.edu/offices/gme/policies/leave-of-absence-policy.html
First Year Positions
4
Residency CAS
On
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
Off