SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
About This Program
Program Length
3 Years
First Year Positions
16 Positions
Application Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Avg Work Hours
65 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Olamide Ajagbe, MD
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Primary Program Contact
Aubrey Mariani, MA
SUNY Upstate Med University
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
Program ID: 3203521175
Locations
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Pediatrics
750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13210-2306
St Joseph's Health
301 Prospect Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203-1807
Crouse Hospital
736 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
200 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
12.6:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1516320C0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
No
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter required
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
Yes, Minimum 1, Maximum --
Required Supplemental Information
Yes
No Required Supplemental Information details provided
--
Osteopathic Recognition
No
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/Resident Ratio
1.5:1
Program Faculty
115
Female Faculty
60%
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
June 24
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
65 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
12 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Once per week for 4 week(s)
0
Year 2 - Once per week for 4 week(s)
0
Year 3 - Once per week for 4 week(s)
--
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
46
Current Residents
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
SEP30
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
OCT31
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 31, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
SEP30
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
OCT30
Interview Period Starts
Oct 30, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
10 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
30%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
10%
Employment Policies & Benefits
On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Benefits
Integrative medicine curriculum
Yes
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Primary care track
Yes
Hospitalist track
Yes
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Another track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
No
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
$69K-$77K
PGY-1 through PGY-3
PGY-1
$68,788
PGY-2
$73,509
PGY-3
$76,643
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 15-18 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
NGO
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.