SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program
About This Program
Residents have the opportunity to rotate in vastly different settings. from MSKCC to KCHC to CHOP with different patient cohorts allowing for varying clinical experiences as well as participating in research projects.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Andrew Winer, MD
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Univ
Primary Program Contact
Wynclette Knight, MPA
SUNY Downstate Med Ctr
Locations
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Univ
Box 79
450 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
450 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2098
451 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2097
1275 York Ave
New York, NY 10021
121 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11201
506 Sixth St
Brooklyn, NY 11215-9008
800 Poly Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11209
445 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2098
34th St & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4322
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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 10, 2025 - Nov 28, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.