SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program
About This Program
We are a unique program merging a primarily outpatient clinical model and a heavily research oriented academic model. We combine work life balance, care for an underserved patient population, and a heavy focus on research education into one lovely package.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Thomas Wallach, MD
SUNY-Downstate Health Sciences Universit
Primary Program Contact
Steven M Schwarz, MD
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Univ
Locations
SUNY-Downstate Health Sciences Universit
Box 409
450 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2012
450 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2098
451 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2097
445 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2098
525 E 68th St
New York, NY 10021
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
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
Aug 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 10, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 9, 2026 - Nov 4, 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
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.