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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
2603521144
Program director
Carl Paulino
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
509
Latest cycle
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 509 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women13%
  • Men87%
  • White63%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Carl Paulino
Program coordinator
Peter Chen
Coordinator phone
(718) 270-8995
Program phone
(718) 613-8652
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

450 Clarkson Avenue MSC 30 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 6% of residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% 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 6 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program located?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is located at 450 Clarkson Avenue MSC 30 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 Carl Paulino. The program coordinator, Peter Chen, is the usual contact for application questions.