SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
About This Program
SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York is the only academic medical center in Central New York and the region's largest employer. Upstate University Hospital serves a geographic area covering one-third of the state -a region stretching from Canada to Pennsylvania. Upstate provides many unique services - Level 1 Trauma Center, Children's Hospital, Burn Center, Cancer Center, only senior emergency unit and NICHE designation, wide range of ambulatory clinics and Poison Center.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Robert John Corona, MBA, DO
750 East Adams Street
Primary Program Contact
Laurie A Nicoletti, MD
SUNY Upstate University Hospital
Locations
Application Information
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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 from a department chair
- 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.