Family MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Family 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
1203521210
Program director
Margaret Donat
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,878
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
61%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,878 applications and invited about 7.3% 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 61% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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.

  • 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
6
Interview rate
7.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates33%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs22%
  • Non-US IMGs39%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White11%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American22%
  • Hispanic or Latino28%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Margaret Donat
Program coordinator
Nicole Faulknor
Coordinator phone
(718) 270-2560
Program phone
(718) 270-2546
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Department of Family Medicine 450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 67 Brooklyn, NY 11203-2012 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 and H-1B 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 61% of residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 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 and H-1B visas.

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

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program received 1,878 applications and interviewed about 7.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program located?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is located at Department of Family Medicine 450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 67 Brooklyn, NY 11203-2012. 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 Margaret Donat. The program coordinator, Nicole Faulknor, is the usual contact for application questions.