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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Neurology residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.

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About SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

ACGME code
1803521079
Program director
Jonathan Perk
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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.

Do program signals help at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program?

Applicants who sent SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

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.

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