Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University.

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About SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

ACGME code
1403521316
Program director
Stephen Knohl
Location
Syracuse, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
46
First-year spots
Applicants
6,302
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
80%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University. It offers 46 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 6,302 applications and invited about 7.4% 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 80% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed37%
  • Silver signal: interviewed16%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed4%
Positions offered
46
Interview rate
7.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs69%

Demographics

  • Women49%
  • Men51%
  • White19%
  • Asian63%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Stephen Knohl
Program coordinator
Deborah Killian
Coordinator phone
(315) 464-4506
Program phone
(315) 464-5540
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Upstate Medical University

750 E Adams Street EPO, Room 5142 UH Syracuse, NY 13210 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 and H-1B 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 80% of residents at SUNY Upstate Medical 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does SUNY Upstate Medical University Program offer?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program offers 46 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 46 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program received 6,302 applications and interviewed about 7.4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Do program signals help at SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?

Applicants who sent SUNY Upstate Medical University Program a gold signal received interviews about 37% of the time, silver signals about 16%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program located?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is located at 750 E Adams Street EPO, Room 5142 UH Syracuse, NY 13210. Its sponsoring institution is SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Who is the program director of SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?

The program director is Stephen Knohl. The program coordinator, Deborah Killian, is the usual contact for application questions.

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