NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

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

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About SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

ACGME code
1803521083
Program director
Jenny Meyer
Location
Syracuse, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
939
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
78%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 939 applications and invited about 10.5% 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 78% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed1%
Positions offered
9
Interview rate
10.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs39%
  • Non-US IMGs39%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White33%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jenny Meyer
Program coordinator
John Reidy
Coordinator phone
(315) 464-5302
Program phone
(315) 391-8784
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Upstate Medical University

Department of Neurology 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 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 78% of residents at SUNY Upstate Medical 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 and H-1B visas.

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

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program offers 9 first-year Neurology positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program received 939 applications and interviewed about 10.5% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 8%.

Where is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program located?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is located at Department of Neurology 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 Jenny Meyer. The program coordinator, John Reidy, is the usual contact for application questions.

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