PUBLIC HEALTH AND GENERAL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program

Stony Brook, NYLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Program combines academic and practicum training. Rotations at county health departments, federally qualified health centers, hospitals, community-based programs, quality improvement organization, private sector organizations are tailored to resident's interests. Experienced faculty board certified in preventive medicine.

Program Length

2 Years

First Year Positions

4 Positions

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Avg Work Hours

48 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$82K-$86K

15-16 Vacation Days
15-16 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Dorothy S Lane, MD, MPH
Stony Brook Med

[email protected]
(631) 444-2094

Primary Program Contact

Karin Bengtsson
SUNY Stony Brook Univ

[email protected]
(631) 444-3902
Program Website
Program Video

Survey Received: 7/9/2025

Program ID: 3803588112

Locations

Stony Brook Med
Family Population & Preventive Med
HSC L3-086
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8036

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Stony Brook Medicine

101 Nichols Rd
Stony Brook, NY 11794

Participant Locations

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Northport)

79 Middleville Rd
Northport, NY 11768

Suffolk County Department of Health Services

3500 Sunrise Hwy
Great River, NY 11739

Nassau County Department of Health

200 County Seat Dr
Mineola, NY 11501

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

14 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

3.5:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 2919380A0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

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

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

1 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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

1.2:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

87.5%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (12)

Non-Physicians (8)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

48 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

12 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

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

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s4

PGY-2s4

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JAN15

Application Due

Jan 15, 2026

OCT1

Interview Period Starts

Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026

2027 - 2028

JAN15

Application Due

Jan 15, 2027

OCT1

Interview Period Starts

Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

17%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

30%

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

Housing stipend

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

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

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Required (16 wks)

Not Offered

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Debt management/financial counseling

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Resident/fellow retreats

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Women's health track

Yes

Another track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health

Fully Paid by Institution

Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$82K-$86K

PGY-2 through PGY-3

PGY-2

$81,881

PGY-3

$86,337

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 15-16 Vacation Days and 15-16 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15-16

Sick Days15-16

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

60 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Stony Brook, NY

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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