SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
brooklyn, NY(Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#66
Specialty Rank
$78,937
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#66
Child neurology Ranking
18th Percentile
Top 82% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1853521054
- NRMP Code:
- 1426185C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 34
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
As the only pediatric neurology residency program in Brooklyn, NY, we provide care to children with neurologic problems from Brooklyn and surrounding areas. Our location and multicultural patient population allows us to see a wide variety of conditions. We have very busy outpatient clinics (general and specialty). Our particular strengths are pediatric epilepsy and neuromuscular disorders. Teaching , 1:1 mentorship and research (monthly research meetings) are very important in our program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$78,937
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$78,937
PGY-3
$83,396
PGY-4
$87,847
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 120(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $728K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 40.8%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 40 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.42000000000000004
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
65%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.92
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$3.65
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1853521054
- NRMP Code:
- 1426185C0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 34
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alexandra G Reznikov
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1426185C0, 1426185A0, 1426185R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Hospital-SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Hospital-SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
- Contact Person:
- Kim Kearns
- Contact Email:
- kim.kearns@downstate.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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