SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
About This Program
Extremely diverse clientele, wide catchment area, residents will perform more procedures than most due to the lack of competition with fellows, set aside time to prepare for OKAPs each year. Community and its surroundings offer much for entertainment: food, museums, theatre, concerts, New York State Fair, downtown events.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Robert T Swan, MD
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Primary Program Contact
Rachel Kammer, MA
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Locations
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Dept of Ophthalmology
750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13210
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)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
Data not provided by program
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
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 21, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 28, 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
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Group life 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 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.