SUNY Upstate Medical University Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University.
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- ACGME code
- 2403521116
- Program director
- Robert Swan
- Location
- Syracuse, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.