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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Brooklyn, NY(Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
74
Positions
#24
Specialty Rank
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
10.7%
IMG %
#24
Emergency Medicine Ranking
92nd Percentile
Top 8% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1103531135
NRMP Code:
1426110C0DO
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
74
Interviews:
330

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
54
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
85
Non-Physician Staff:
3
Part-Time Physicians:
7
Female Faculty:
48.7%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,250
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Brooklyn, NY
Metropolitan Area
Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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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
47.2%

Demographics & Community

Population
213K
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

Nominal Salary
$68,250
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$56,875
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1103531135
NRMP Code:
1426110C0DO
Total Positions:
74
Interviews:
330
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
James Martin Willis
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/28/2026 - 3/1/2027
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 3/1/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
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:
1426110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
Primary Teaching Site:
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
Contact Person:
Chelsea Cole

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
19
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:19
PGY-2:16
PGY-3:18
PGY-4:21

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
10.7%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
10.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

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