SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
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- ACGME code
- 1803521079
- Program director
- Jonathan Perk
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 11
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,204
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 59%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,204 applications and invited about 10.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 59% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 11
- Interview rate
- 10.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates39%
- US DO graduates2%
- US IMGs23%
- Non-US IMGs36%
Demographics
- Women48%
- Men52%
- White30%
- Asian55%
- Black or African American14%
- Hispanic or Latino2%
- Other11%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Jonathan Perk
- Program coordinator
- Aviva Segal
- Coordinator phone
- (718) 283-6456
- Program phone
- (718) 270-4232
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
SUNY Downstate Medical Center 450 Clarkson Avenue, MSC 1213 Department of Neurology 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 59% of residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 11 first-year Neurology positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program?
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program received 1,204 applications and interviewed about 10.4% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program located?
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is located at SUNY Downstate Medical Center 450 Clarkson Avenue, MSC 1213 Department of Neurology 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 Jonathan Perk. The program coordinator, Aviva Segal, is the usual contact for application questions.