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Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in Stony Brook, New York, sponsored by Stony Brook Medicine.

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About Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program

ACGME code
4003521159
Program director
Lauren Spring
Location
Stony Brook, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,044
Latest cycle
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Stony Brook, New York, sponsored by Stony Brook Medicine. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,044 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates73%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men37%
  • White47%
  • Asian40%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Lauren Spring
Program coordinator
Alexis Parez
Coordinator phone
(631) 444-3005
Sponsoring institution
Stony Brook Medicine

SUNY at Stony Brook Health Sciences Center T-10 Stony Brook, NY 11794-8101 Open in Google Maps

Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program offer?

Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program offers 9 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program located?

Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program is located at SUNY at Stony Brook Health Sciences Center T-10 Stony Brook, NY 11794-8101. Its sponsoring institution is Stony Brook Medicine.

Who is the program director of Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program?

The program director is Lauren Spring. The program coordinator, Alexis Parez, is the usual contact for application questions.