Electives

We offer you up to five months of electives during your second and third years of residency — close to the maximum the ACGME allows.

From allergy/immunology to rheumatology, our program lets you explore a broad array of electives that will enhance your understanding of family medicine’s many facets.

As well, you can use elective time to extend your training in several core rotations, including ICU, obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency medicine and dermatology.

You may spend anywhere from one to four weeks in the electives you choose, depending on your individual training needs. You may also choose rotations and electives from our UB residency program in Buffalo.

Additionally, you may take your vacations during time alloted for electives.

  • Allergy/Immunology
    7/14/15
    This elective trains you to effectively manage allergy, asthma and immunology patients in the primary care setting.
  • Gastroenterology
    7/14/15
    You’ll demonstrate competency in evaluating and managing a range of GI disorders during this elective.
  • Hospitalist Inpatient
    7/14/15
    This elective equips you to function in the hospital environment at all levels of care.
  • Nephrology
    7/14/15
    This combined inpatient-outpatient experience gives you an in-depth understanding of diseases of the kidneys.
  • Neurology
    7/14/15
    You’ll gain an appreciation for the complexity of neurologic conditions, learning how to integrate laboratory, imaging and other diagnostic testing methods into your patients’ care.
  • Oncology/Hematology
    7/14/15
    You’ll become familiar with treating patients with hematologic disorders and providing them with subspecialty consultations.
  • Physiatry
    7/14/15
    This elective prepares you to diagnose and manage acute and chronic pain disorders.
  • Pulmonology
    7/14/15
    You’ll develop and refine your pulmonology knowledge and skills by caring for patients with a range of respiratory disorders.
  • Rheumatology
    7/14/15
    You’ll be trained to diagnose and treat a variety of rheumatic diseases, gaining new knowledge about the value of rheumatologic medicine for your patients.