SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
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- ACGME code
- 1403521305
- Program director
- Samy McFarlane
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 54
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 8,136
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 7.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 82%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. It offers 54 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).
In the latest application cycle the program received 8,136 applications and invited about 7.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 82% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 65 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 54
- Interview rate
- 7.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates14%
- US DO graduates4%
- US IMGs14%
- Non-US IMGs68%
Demographics
- Women46%
- Men54%
- White13%
- Asian41%
- Black or African American29%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Samy McFarlane
- Program coordinator
- Carletta Hanniford
- Coordinator phone
- (718) 270-2353
- Program phone
- (718) 270-6707
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
450 Clarkson Avenue, MSC 50 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 82% of residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 54 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 54 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program?
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program received 8,136 applications and interviewed about 7.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.
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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.
Where is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program located?
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is located at 450 Clarkson Avenue, MSC 50 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 Samy McFarlane. The program coordinator, Carletta Hanniford, is the usual contact for application questions.