SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
About This Program
Syracuse: a vibrant downtown, reasonable COL, diverse food & culture, and access to nature. The only tertiary care facility for patients across the socioeconomic spectrum, supporting 15-counties. Our residents have robust clinical exposure with a Level IV NICU, 4 Gyn Oncs, and multiple MIGS faculty. Residents graduate able to apply for robotics privileges. We offer a Ryan Program, global health equity & gender-affirming care. 1/3 of graduates pursue Fellowship & 1/3 practice in New York State.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Maureen Catherine Burke, MD
SUNY Upstate Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Cynthia Crowsen
SUNY Upstate Med Ctr
Locations
SUNY Upstate Med Ctr
Rm 2603-C
750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13210
736 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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 2 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.