SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Brooklyn, NY(Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
60
Positions
#100
Specialty Rank
$69,608
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
#100
Surgery Ranking
72nd Percentile
Top 28% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403521237
- NRMP Code:
- 1426440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 200
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 52
- Female Faculty:
- 19.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Located in the heart of Brooklyn, our program serves a diverse, underserved patient population across multiple hospital sites. We offer a strong operative experience, early autonomy, and a curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, wellness, and leadership. Residents benefit from robust mentorship, research opportunities, and a supportive environment that prepares them for fellowship or independent practice.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,608
PGY-1
$74,481
PGY-2
$78,937
PGY-3
$83,396
PGY-4
$87,847
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 46.3%(FREIDA)
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:
- 4403521237
- NRMP Code:
- 1426440C0
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 200
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lisa Susan Dresner
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/2/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/9/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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
- NRMP Codes:
- 1426440C0, 1426440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Hospital-SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Hospital-SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
- Contact Person:
- Theodora Mompoint
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 22
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:22PGY-2:14PGY-3:8PGY-4:8PGY-5:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 34th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 1.7%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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