SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program
About This Program
Located in the heart of Brooklyn, our program serves a diverse, underserved patient population across multiple hospital sites. We offer a strong operative experience, early autonomy, and a curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, wellness, and leadership. Residents benefit from robust mentorship, research opportunities, and a supportive environment that prepares them for fellowship or independent practice.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Natasha Becker, MD
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universit
Primary Program Contact
Theodora Mompoint, MD
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universit
Locations
450 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2098
445 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2098
451 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2097
1275 York Ave
New York, NY 10021
800 Poly Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11209
355 Bard Ave
Staten Island, NY 10310-1699
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
- 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 5 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 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 11, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 9, 2026 - Jan 8, 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
- Disability insurance for HIV
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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 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.