SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
About This Program
Pediatric Clinic, Stone Clinic, Chronic outpatient dialysis, Home and peritoneal dialysis, Pancreas and Kidney Transplant Program, Advanced Kidney Care Clinic, Diverse Faculty and stone clinical program with well designed rotations.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael Lioudis, MD
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Primary Program Contact
Mary Lynn West
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Locations
SUNY Upstate Medical University
CWB 343, Nephrology
750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13210-2306
800 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
736 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- 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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Nov 11, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 2, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 13, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 20, 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
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.