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SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

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

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About SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

ACGME code
2403521116
Program director
Robert Swan
Location
Syracuse, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University.

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

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

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.

  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White58%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American17%

Contact and location

Program director
Robert Swan
Program coordinator
Rachel Kammer
Coordinator phone
(315) 464-5230
Program phone
(315) 464-8111
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Upstate Medical University

550 Harrison Street Suite L Syracuse, NY 13202 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 Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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. SUNY Upstate Medical University Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

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 0%.

Where is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program located?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is located at 550 Harrison Street Suite L Syracuse, NY 13202. Its sponsoring institution is SUNY Upstate Medical University.

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

The program director is Robert Swan. The program coordinator, Rachel Kammer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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