Stony Brook Medicine Program
About This Program
The Stony Brook University General Surgery Residency Program integrates clinical training, research, and education to develop skilled, autonomous surgeons and future leaders. Residents learn from dedicated faculty committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and scientific discovery. The program provides broad and in-depth exposure to general surgery across academic and community settings, fostering diverse clinical experience. Through a supportive, collaborative environment, residents gain the
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sherif Raafatzikry Abdel-Misih, MD, BA
Stony Brook Med
Primary Program Contact
Deborah Thornton
Stony Brook Med
Locations
Stony Brook Med
Surgery Pgm
Health Sciences Ctr 19-020
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8191
79 Middleville Rd
Northport, NY 11768
101 Hospital Rd
Patchogue, NY 11772
240 Meeting House Ln
Southampton, NY 11968
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 7 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-18 Vacation Days and 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.