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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Pediatrics 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
3203521173
Program director
Vivian Chin
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,659
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
99%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,659 applications and invited about 14.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 99% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 68 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
14.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates1%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs81%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men31%
  • White13%
  • Asian48%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Vivian Chin
Program coordinator
Kwame Luke
Coordinator phone
(718) 270-2078
Program phone
(718) 613-8607
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 49 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 99% of residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% 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 12 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program received 1,659 applications and interviewed about 14.9% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program located?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is located at 450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 49 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 Vivian Chin. The program coordinator, Kwame Luke, is the usual contact for application questions.

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