SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
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- ACGME code
- 3403521048
- Program director
- Sanjeev Agarwal
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 493
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 25.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 11%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is a university Based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 493 applications and invited about 25.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 40 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
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 25.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates28%
- US DO graduates61%
- US IMGs11%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women61%
- Men39%
- White22%
- Asian61%
- Black or African American11%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Sanjeev Agarwal
- Program coordinator
- Sherly Boisrond
- Coordinator phone
- (718) 270-8128
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
SUNY Downstate Medical Center 450 - Clarkson Avenue Box 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 11% of residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program?
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program received 493 applications and interviewed about 25.6% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.
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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
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 Box 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 Sanjeev Agarwal. The program coordinator, Sherly Boisrond, is the usual contact for application questions.