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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Surgery residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.

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About SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

ACGME code
4403521237
Program director
Natasha Becker
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,675
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
38%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is a not Available Surgery residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,675 applications and invited about 9.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
9.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates62%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs31%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White23%
  • Asian34%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Natasha Becker
Program coordinator
Theodora Mompoint
Coordinator phone
(718) 270-2306
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

SUNY Downstate Medical Center Department of Surgery 450 Clarkson Ave, Box 40 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 38% of residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 8 first-year Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program received 1,675 applications and interviewed about 9.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program located?

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program is located at SUNY Downstate Medical Center Department of Surgery 450 Clarkson Ave, Box 40 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 Natasha Becker. The program coordinator, Theodora Mompoint, is the usual contact for application questions.

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