SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
About This Program
SUNY Upstate Medical University located in the heart of NYS is home to a robust Geriatrics Fellowship program offering experiences with Inpatient Based Consult Service (ACE), Twice Weekly continuity clinics in our state-of-the-art Nappi Wellness Center, VA Based Care, Home Based Primary Care, Interdisciplinary relationships with SW, PM&R, NeuroPsych, Pharmacy, Ortho, Trauma. As a Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease fellows will gain in-depth exposure in the nuances of dementia care.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Dona Varghese, MD, MD
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Primary Program Contact
Kelly Wheeler, MSW
SUNY Upstate Med Ctr
Locations
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Dept of Geriatrics
750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13210
800 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
918 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203
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 Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.