SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Syracuse, NY(Syracuse, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
34
Positions
#158
Specialty Rank
$68,788
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#158
Emergency Medicine Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1103521121
- NRMP Code:
- 1516110C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 34
- Interviews:
- 202
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 71
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 41.2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Only academic & Level 1 trauma center in area. Only Poison Control Center in Upstate NY. Pediatric ED with PEM trained physicians & childrens hospital, PICU, Burn Center, Stroke Center, Hyperbaric Center. Ultrasound curriculum and US trained physcians.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,788
PGY-1
$73,509
PGY-2
$76,643
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $615K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 39.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 91K
- Median Age
- 43 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.64
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
68%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
18.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.87
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1103521121
- NRMP Code:
- 1516110C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 34
- Interviews:
- 202
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David Oves An
- Email:
- resapp@upstate.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 192
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1516110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Primary Teaching Site:
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Contact Person:
- Kara Welch
- Contact Email:
- welchka@upstate.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:11PGY-3:11
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 18
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 19th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 34.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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