SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
About This Program
Key aspects of the SUNY Upstate program include: Emphasis on supervised forensic evaluations, report writing and testimony; Extensive weekly supervision; Involvement in program directors' state and national level forensic consultations. Attendance at Syracuse University College of Law; Weekly full-day didactics and landmark case teaching sessions; All expenses covered for the annual AAPL review course and meeting attendance.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
James L Knoll, MD
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Primary Program Contact
Richard Klug
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Locations
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Div of Forensic Psychiatry Ste 217
600 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13202
750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13210
421 Montgomery St
Syracuse, NY 13202
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- 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
Nov 28, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 2, 2025 - Nov 28, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 3, 2026 - Nov 30, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 12 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.