SUNY Upstate Medical University Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University.
See how you matchAbout SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
- ACGME code
- 1203500740
- Program director
- R. Bailey
- Location
- Syracuse, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 2,336
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 3.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 78%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 2,336 applications and invited about 3.6% 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 78% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 3.6%
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates23%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs23%
- Non-US IMGs55%
Demographics
- Women55%
- Men45%
- White9%
- Asian27%
- Black or African American9%
- Hispanic or Latino5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- R. Bailey
- Program coordinator
- Heather O'Hearn
- Coordinator phone
- (315) 492-3429
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
Community Campus - POB North, Suite 4L 4900 Broad Road Syracuse, NY 13215 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 78% of residents at SUNY Upstate Medical 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 visas.
How many residency positions does SUNY Upstate Medical University Program offer?
SUNY Upstate Medical University Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?
SUNY Upstate Medical University Program received 2,336 applications and interviewed about 3.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
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 Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program located?
SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is located at Community Campus - POB North, Suite 4L 4900 Broad Road Syracuse, NY 13215. Its sponsoring institution is SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Who is the program director of SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?
The program director is R. Bailey. The program coordinator, Heather O'Hearn, is the usual contact for application questions.