Stony Brook Medicine Program
About This Program
The program is designed to prepare the surgeon for the pursuit of an academic career in colon and rectal surgery as well as for private practice in colon and rectal surgery. Residents gain a comprehensive experience through a large volume of diverse surgical procedures, including robotic surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, emergency colon resections, ambulatory anorectal surgery, and all aspects of office-based and endoscopic procedures.
Program Statistics
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Paula Denoya, MD
Stony Brook Med
Primary Program Contact
Ali Violando
SUNY Stony Brook Univ
Locations
Stony Brook Med
Colon & Rectal Surgery Pgm
HSC 18-060
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8191
259 First St
Mineola, NY 11501-3957
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter required
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 1, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.