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SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University.

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About SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

ACGME code
0403521113
Program director
Carlos Lopez
Location
Syracuse, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
825
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University. It offers 11 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 825 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 12% 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Interview rate
11.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates68%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men68%
  • White50%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Carlos Lopez
Program coordinator
Corey Austin
Coordinator phone
(315) 464-4889
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Upstate Medical University

750 E Adams Street Syracuse, NY 13210 Open in Google Maps

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program: frequently asked questions

Does SUNY Upstate Medical University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. SUNY Upstate Medical 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 Upstate Medical University Program IMG-friendly?

About 12% of residents at SUNY Upstate Medical University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does SUNY Upstate Medical University Program offer?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program offers 11 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program received 825 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 Upstate Medical 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 Upstate Medical 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 Upstate Medical University Program located?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is located at 750 E Adams Street Syracuse, NY 13210. Its sponsoring institution is SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Who is the program director of SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?

The program director is Carlos Lopez. The program coordinator, Corey Austin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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