SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
See how you matchAbout SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program
- ACGME code
- 4003521154
- Program director
- Junaid Mirza
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,424
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 8.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 8%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,424 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Interview rate
- 8.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates82%
- US DO graduates9%
- US IMGs4%
- Non-US IMGs4%
Demographics
- Women42%
- Men58%
- White53%
- Asian29%
- Black or African American9%
- Hispanic or Latino20%
- Other9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Junaid Mirza
- Program coordinator
- Audra Koenig
- Coordinator phone
- (718) 270-2137
- Program phone
- (718) 270-8906
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
SUNY Downstate Medical Center 450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 1203 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 8% of residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 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 SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program offer?
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program offers 12 first-year Psychiatry 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 1,424 applications and interviewed about 8.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
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 1203 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 Junaid Mirza. The program coordinator, Audra Koenig, is the usual contact for application questions.