SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
About This Program
Upstate offers a robust clinical training in Neurology. Our training program includes a Leadership Academy where physicians will learn skills to apply in their work. The program also offers early and robust Neuro-ICU training and a wide variety of outpatient and elective experiences. Our patient population is varied and pathology is rich in our region. Our hospital is located in the beautiful Upstate NY countryside with 4 seasons and varied cultural and outdoor activities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jenny Adele Meyer, MD
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Primary Program Contact
Farrah Jawaheer
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Locations
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Dept of Neurology
750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13210
800 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Nov 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 20, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 23, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 19, 2026 - Jan 25, 2027
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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-18 Vacation Days and 15-18 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.