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SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University.

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About SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

ACGME code
1603521058
Program director
Ali Hazama
Location
Syracuse, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
323
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 323 applications and invited about 14.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
14.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women9%
  • Men91%
  • White45%
  • Asian45%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Ali Hazama
Program coordinator
Katelynn Commisso
Coordinator phone
(315) 464-5496
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Upstate Medical University

750 East Adams Street 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 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?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program received 323 applications and interviewed about 14.9% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?

Applicants who sent SUNY Upstate Medical University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 13%.

Where is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program located?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is located at 750 East Adams Street 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 Ali Hazama. The program coordinator, Katelynn Commisso, is the usual contact for application questions.

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