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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Emergency Medicine 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
1103531135
Program director
James Willis
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
19
First-year spots
IMG residents
15%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. It offers 19 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 54 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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.

  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
19
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates64%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White41%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
James Willis
Program coordinator
Chelsea Cole
Coordinator phone
(718) 245-3318
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

SUNY Downstate Medical Center 450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 1228 Department of Emergency Medicine 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 15% of residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% 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 19 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 19 were filled in the latest Match.

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. SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Where is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program located?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is located at SUNY Downstate Medical Center 450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 1228 Department of Emergency Medicine 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 James Willis. The program coordinator, Chelsea Cole, is the usual contact for application questions.