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St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program

Family Medicine residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by St Joseph's Health.

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About St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program

ACGME code
1203521216
Program director
Elizabeth McNany
Location
Syracuse, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
2,076
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
64%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by St Joseph's Health. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,076 applications and invited about 5.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 64% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research, rural and women's health tracks.

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
5.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs58%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White39%
  • Asian47%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Elizabeth McNany
Program coordinator
Rachael Jones
Coordinator phone
(315) 448-5537
Program phone
(315) 448-5536
Sponsoring institution
St Joseph's Health

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center 301 Prospect Avenue Syracuse, NY 13203 Open in Google Maps

St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program IMG-friendly?

About 64% of residents at St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program offer?

St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program offers 13 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program?

St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program received 2,076 applications and interviewed about 5.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program located?

St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program is located at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center 301 Prospect Avenue Syracuse, NY 13203. Its sponsoring institution is St Joseph's Health.

Who is the program director of St Joseph's Health/SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse Program?

The program director is Elizabeth McNany. The program coordinator, Rachael Jones, is the usual contact for application questions.