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SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University.

ACGME code
3003521265
Program director
Paul Shanley
Location
Syracuse, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
626
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
32%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$68,788
Per year

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 626 applications and invited about 10.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 32% 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 $68,788 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 15 vacation days. Residents work about 45 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: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed18%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
626
Interview rate
10.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates56%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White56%
  • Asian19%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other13%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-15$68,78815Negotiable
PGY-23$73,50916Negotiable
PGY-32$76,64318Negotiable
PGY-46$79,53520Negotiable
Hours per week (PGY-1)
45
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
10 hours
Lecture hours per week
4
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

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

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
Paul Shanley
Program coordinator
Karen Warner
Coordinator phone
(315) 491-4739
Program phone
(315) 464-7117
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Upstate Medical University

750 East Adams Street Syracuse, NY 13210 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?

About 32% of residents at SUNY Upstate Medical 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 Upstate Medical University Program offer?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program offers 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program received 626 applications and interviewed about 10.1% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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. This page has SUNY Upstate Medical 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 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 9%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?

First-year residents at SUNY Upstate Medical University Program earn $68,788 a year and receive 15 vacation days. First-year residents work about 45 hours a week.

Where is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program located?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is located at 750 East Adams Street Syracuse, NY 13210. Its sponsoring institution is SUNY Upstate Medical University.

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

The program director is Paul Shanley. The program coordinator, Karen Warner, is the usual contact for application questions.

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