Resident Schedules/Benefits/Leaves
Schedules
PGY-I
In the first year of residency, all interns follow a 12-hour shift schedule as mandated by the ACGME. There is a night float system in place, approximately 1-2 weeks per month. Those who are on special or outside rotation will typically do labor and deliver call two weekends per module.
PGY-II through PGY-IV
There is a 12-hour shift schedule in place during weekdays and a 24-hour shift schedule on weekends. On average, residents get two full weekends off per module.
Work Hours
The program follows both the NYS 405 Work Hours Regulations as well as the ACGME Work Hours Rules.
Salaries & Benefits
For current salaries and benefits offered through the University at Buffalo, please visit the Graduate Medical Education (GME) website for the most up to date information.
Leaves/Vacations
Vacations
Residents are allowed 4 weeks (28 days) vacation per academic year. These vacation weeks are scheduled prior to each academic year.
Vacations are taken one week at a time, although two weeks in a row can sometimes be arranged. One vacation week is defined as starting on a Monday and ending on a Friday. Typically, residents will get the weekend following their vacation off and if possible, will also get the weekend preceding their vacation off.
Conference Time
Chief Residents are allowed up to 1 week (7 days) to attend out-of-town medical conferences.
Interview Time
Chief Residents are allowed up to 1 week (7 days) for fellowship/job interviews. Anytime needed above this is taken from the resident's vacation time.
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Residents will be granted up to six (6) weeks of maternity and up to two (2) weeks paternity leave. Maternity/Paternity leave will start on the date of delivery.
Please be advised that the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology stipulates that you may not have more than a total of 8 weeks of absence during your PGY-I, II and III years, no more than 6 weeks of absence during your chief year, and no more than 20 weeks of absence over all four years. This is inclusive of all forms of absence such as vacation, sick time, conferences/interviews and maternity/paternity leave. Your Conference and Interview week allotment may not be used for maternity/paternity leave.