In preparation for your training you will be required to complete an onboarding package of employment and educational modules. The onboarding package will be delivered to you online via MedHub in two parts.
The first package will be delivered to you via email on TBD 2026, and includes a demographic form and drug testing and background investigation overview to complete. This package is due no later then TBD 2026. Once you complete package one, package two will be delivered to you via email. Package two contains the remaining requirements and is due on TBD 2026.
Below, please find an outline of the MedHub requirements.
| Employment Requirement | Delivery Date | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Demographic Information Form | TBD | TBD |
| Employment Background Investigation and Drug Testing Overview | TBD | TBD |
Your demographic form will ask you for an NPI number. If you do not have an NPI number you will need to apply for one.
Please do so ASAP as it can be a time-consuming process.
| Employment Requirement | Delivery Date | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Contract | April TBD | April TBD |
| I-9 Employment Verification Form | April TBD | May TBD |
| Social Security Card | April TBD | May TBD |
| Federal Tax Form W-2 | April TBD | May TBD |
| State Tax Form IT-2104 | April TBD | May TBD |
| Direct Deposit Authorization Form | April TBD | May TBD |
| Selective Service Confirmation | April TBD | May TBD |
| Medical/ Dental School Diploma | April TBD | May TBD |
| ECFMG Certificate * | April TBD | May TBD |
| Primary Source Verification Form ** | April TBD | May TBD |
| 12 Week Rule Form * | April TBD | May TBD |
| Pre-Employment Physical Forms | April TBD | May TBD |
| University at Buffalo ID Badge Application | April TBD | May TBD |
| Photo Release Form | April TBD | May TBD |
| Consent to Receive Electronic Communications | April TBD | May TBD |
| Required Benefit Notices | June TBD | June TBD |
| Benefit Enrollment Instructions | June TBD | June TBD |
*International Medical School Graduates Only
** American Medical School Graduates Only
| Education Requirements | Delivery Date | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Residents as Educators Introductory Video and Essay Question | April TBD | May TBD |
| New York State Mandatory Prescriber Training | April TBD | May TBD |
| Infection Control Certification | April TBD | May TBD |
| Institute for Healthcare Improvement Modules | April TBD | May TBD |
| Policy Review | April TBD | May TBD |
| Required Certifications | April TBD | May TBD |
| BLS | April TBD | Must be completed before start date |
| ACLS * | April TBD | Must be completed before start date |
| Sharps Instructions | April TBD | May TBD |
| Duty Hours Reporting | April TBD | May TBD |
| Mandatory Reporter Training ** | April TBD | May TBD |
* ACLS is only required for some programs. View required certifications by program.
**Mandatory Reporter Training is only required by some programs, it will be assigned to you in your onboarding package if your program requires it.
Below is a snapshot of the week’s activities. You will receive an individual schedule with your specific appointment times and locations closer to the beginning of orientation.
| June TBD | June TBD | June TBD | June TBD | June TBD | |
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| 8–11 a.m. Education Sessions- all incoming PGY1 Residents will report for a morning of education sessions. Check in will begin at 7 a.m. | 8–11 a.m Education Sessions- all incoming PGY1 Residents will report for a morning of education sessions. Check in will begin at 7 a.m. | On site hospital orientation. You will report to the hospital of your first rotation for orientation activities. | Morning of Service* Check in 8:15–8:45 a.m. Service 9–11 a.m. Lunch 11:15 a.m. | Long White Coat Ceremony 8 a.m. | |
In person appointments at JSMBS for the following programs:
Appointments will begin at 11:15 a.m. Those not scheduled for in person appointments are released to their programs for program based activities. | In person appointments at JSMBS for the following programs:
Appointments will begin at 11:15 a.m. Those not scheduled for in person appointments are released to their programs for program based activities. | Physical follow up appointments:
Appointments will begin at 12:30 p.m. | Physical follow up appointments:
Appointments will begin at 9:15 a.m.
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| Bisons Game at 6:35 p.m.** | NRP Certification 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
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NRP Certification 2:15–6:15 p.m.
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*Optional activity
**Optional paid activity, new residents, families, current residents, faculty and staff all are welcome!
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 7:30–9:30 a.m. | Education Sessions |
| 9:30 a.m. | Individual in-person appointments at the Jacobs School |
| Time | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | In-person appointments at the Jacobs School | |
| Scheduled | Physical appointments at our employee health partner COEM located at ECMC |
Each education session will have a small amount of pre-work to be reviewed the night before the session in preparation for the morning’s discussions.
Education sessions will be held on Monday and Tuesday. These sessions have been created to not only allow for learning, but also to encourage you to get to know your colleagues. You are expected to attend both sessions.
GME leaders and faculty look forward to engaging with you throughout the week!
Please contact UBGMEOPS@buffalo.edu