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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.

ACGME code
3003521260
Program director
Steven Kang
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
666
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$75,508
Per year

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 666 applications and invited about 17.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $75,508 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. Residents work about 55 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
  • 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: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
7
Positions filled
7
Applications received
666
Interview rate
17.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs64%
  • Non-US IMGs36%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White36%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Other5%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-18$75,5082015
PGY-23$80,3812016
PGY-36$84,8372018
PGY-45$89,2962018
Hours per week (PGY-1)
55
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
14 hours
Lecture hours per week
6
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
Yes

Educational opportunities

  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training94%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Steven Kang
Program coordinator
Natasha Henry
Coordinator phone
(718) 270-8173
Program phone
(718) 270-8271
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

450 Clarkson Avenue MSC 25 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 100% of residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 7 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program received 666 applications and interviewed about 17.1% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 14%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program?

First-year residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program earn $75,508 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 55 hours a week.

Where is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program located?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is located at 450 Clarkson Avenue MSC 25 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 Steven Kang. The program coordinator, Natasha Henry, is the usual contact for application questions.

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