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SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University.

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About SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

ACGME code
4203521147
Program director
Arabinda Choudhary
Location
Syracuse, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
754
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
68%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University.

In the latest application cycle the program received 754 applications and invited about 12.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 68% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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: interviewed25%
  • Silver signal: interviewed23%
  • No signal: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed15%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Interview rate
12.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates14%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs54%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White39%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Arabinda Choudhary
Program coordinator
Carolyn Snyder
Coordinator phone
(315) 464-9692
Program phone
(315) 464-7433
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Upstate Medical University

Dept. of Radiology 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 68% of residents at SUNY Upstate Medical University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program received 754 applications and interviewed about 12.3% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at SUNY Upstate Medical University Program?

Applicants who sent SUNY Upstate Medical University Program a gold signal received interviews about 25% of the time, silver signals about 23%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

Where is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program located?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is located at Dept. of Radiology 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 Arabinda Choudhary. The program coordinator, Carolyn Snyder, is the usual contact for application questions.

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