Buffalo, NY
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2011-12
🎓 The Basics
What was the zip code of your residence in high school?
14216
Overall, how satisfied are you with this program?
8 out of 10
0 = Unsatisfied, 10 = Completely Satisfied
What do you like most?
I felt like the professors were very accessible in the first 2 years. They were sure to give us plenty of time to prepare for Step 1. The clinical faculty are typically very engaged in medical student education, particularly at ECMC, the VA, and BGH.
What do you like least?
Too many hospitals in the clinical years. I was mainly at Children's and ECMC, but during the course of my MS3 year went to 5 different hospitals.
🧾 The Details
Does the student body seem cooperative or competitive?
9 out of 10
0 = Competitive, 10 = Cooperative
Does the environment seem supportive for underrepresented minorities?
6 out of 10
0 = Unsupportive, 10 = Very Supportive
Does the environment seem supportive for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transsexual students?
6 out of 10
0 = Unsupportive, 10 = Very Supportive
Does the environment seem supportive for married students?
6 out of 10
0 = Unsupportive, 10 = Very Supportive
Does the environment seem supportive for students with disabilities?
5 out of 10
0 = Unsupportive, 10 = Very Supportive
Does the environment seem supportive for older/non-traditional students?
8 out of 10
0 = Unsupportive, 10 = Very Supportive
How approachable are faculty members?
8 out of 10
0 = Unapproachable, 10 = Very Approachable
How do students from this program do after graduation - are they adequately prepared for practice?
I think most of us matched well, at least in my class. I think everyone got into the specialty they wanted and in their top 5 on their rank list.
What are rotations like?
6
Any other information you want to share?
I felt like UB was what you made of it. I did well on my boards, got research experiences that I wanted, and went to an excellent residency in my chosen field. It is not a high-pressure place, so self-motivation is important if you're at UB. Also, the school leaders are very approachable and a great resource.
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