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Stony Brook Medicine Program

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

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About Stony Brook Medicine Program

ACGME code
4403500452
Program director
Sherif Abdel-Misih
Location
Stony Brook, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,505
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
22%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Stony Brook Medicine Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Stony Brook, New York, sponsored by Stony Brook Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,505 applications and invited about 7.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 22% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
7.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White65%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Sherif Abdel-Misih
Program coordinator
Deborah Thornton
Coordinator phone
(631) 444-1791
Sponsoring institution
Stony Brook Medicine

Health Sciences Center 19-020 Stony Brook, NY 11794-8191 Open in Google Maps

Stony Brook Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Stony Brook Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Stony Brook Medicine 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 22% of residents at Stony Brook Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Stony Brook Medicine Program offer?

Stony Brook Medicine Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Stony Brook Medicine Program?

Stony Brook Medicine Program received 1,505 applications and interviewed about 7.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Stony Brook Medicine 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Stony Brook Medicine Program located?

Stony Brook Medicine Program is located at Health Sciences Center 19-020 Stony Brook, NY 11794-8191. Its sponsoring institution is Stony Brook Medicine.

Who is the program director of Stony Brook Medicine Program?

The program director is Sherif Abdel-Misih. The program coordinator, Deborah Thornton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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