SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

Surgery residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University.

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About SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

ACGME code
4403521244
Program director
Michael Archer
Location
Syracuse, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,270
Latest cycle
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,270 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 72 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women49%
  • Men51%
  • White68%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Archer
Program coordinator
Kelly Liberati
Coordinator phone
(315) 464-7261
Sponsoring institution
SUNY Upstate Medical University

Department of Surgery 750 E 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 and H-1B 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 16% of residents at SUNY Upstate Medical University 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does SUNY Upstate Medical University Program offer?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is SUNY Upstate Medical University Program located?

SUNY Upstate Medical University Program is located at Department of Surgery 750 E 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 Michael Archer. The program coordinator, Kelly Liberati, is the usual contact for application questions.

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