SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Brooklyn, NY(Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#87
Specialty Rank
$74,481
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %
#87
Ophthalmology Ranking
31st Percentile
Top 69% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403521113
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 81
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 54
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 38
- Female Faculty:
- 43.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Incomparable clinical & surgical experience.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,481
PGY-1
$74,481
PGY-2
$78,937
PGY-3
$83,396
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 120(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $728K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 43.3%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 213K
- Median Age
- 40 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.42000000000000004
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
65%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.92
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$3.65
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403521113
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 81
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John J Laudi
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2025 - 9/19/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/30/2025 - 11/20/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
- Primary Teaching Site:
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
- Contact Person:
- Beatrice Pierre-Francoeur
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- 0
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 12.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.2%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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