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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.

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About SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

ACGME code
0403521110
Program director
David Wlody
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
1,624
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
37%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,624 applications and invited about 11.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 37% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
11.8%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs29%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White32%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino24%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
David Wlody
Program coordinator
Jacqueline Dowling
Coordinator phone
(718) 270-1926
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 6 Brooklyn, NY 11203 Open in Google Maps

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program: frequently asked questions

Does SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program IMG-friendly?

About 37% of residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program offer?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program offers 13 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program received 1,624 applications and interviewed about 11.8% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program located?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is located at 450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 6 Brooklyn, NY 11203. Its sponsoring institution is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.

Who is the program director of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program?

The program director is David Wlody. The program coordinator, Jacqueline Dowling, is the usual contact for application questions.

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