Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2803521123
Program director
Krishnamurthi Sundaram
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
231
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is a community-based university affiliated Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. It offers 3 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 231 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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%
Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White40%
  • Asian60%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Krishnamurthi Sundaram
Program coordinator
Takiya Swaby
Coordinator phone
(718) 270-3959
Program phone
(178) 270-1638
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

SUNY Downstate Medical Center 450 Clarkson Avenue, MSC 126 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?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program IMG-friendly?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program offer?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program offers 3 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 3 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 0%.

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 126 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 Krishnamurthi Sundaram. The program coordinator, Takiya Swaby, is the usual contact for application questions.

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