University at Buffalo Program
Colon and rectal surgery - Buffalo, NY | ACGME Code: 0603512014
The Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship program at the University at Buffalo is ACGME-accredited and one year in duration. It is based at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital with opportunities to operate at other affiliated hospitals. The program focuses on various aspects of colon and rectal surgery including office practice, inpatient anorectal surgery, major colonic surgery, laparoscopic and robotic colon surgery, and more.
One fellow is accepted per year, and the program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Prospective fellows are typically invited for interviews in August or September of the preceding year. Applicants are required to have completed full general surgical training in a recognized ACGME training program and be eligible for the qualifying examination of the American Board of Surgery.
Completion of the program qualifies the fellow to take the certifying examination offered by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. The contact information for the program includes the Colorectal Division Chief and the Surgical Fellowship Administrator.
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