SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
About This Program
Fellow will be primary care giver for NCAA Division 1 athletes. Will have the chance to cover D1 sporting events and training rooms in a setting without orthopedic surgeons, increasing educaiton opportunities. Large number and of procedures (ultrasound guided and blind) inlcuding nerve blocks and ablations in addition to the usual joints and tendon procedures. Will spend time in a robust concussion clinic that serves as the resource for concussion care in the greater central NY area.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Paul Frederick Klawitter, MD, PhD
SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Primary Program Contact
Kristen Paparo
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Locations
13 Oak Dr
Hamilton, NY 13346
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
- 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
Aug 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 14, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 28, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 14, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
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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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 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.