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SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Syracuse, NY(Syracuse, New York Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
$68,788
PGY1 Salary
43.8%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3003521265
NRMP Code:
1516300C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
62

Contact Information

Paul Francis Shanley
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
29
Non-Physician Staff:
7
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
48.1%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The residency consists of structured rotations in anatomical pathology and clinical pathology with interspersed elective time designed to meet the changing needs of future pathologists. Resources at the various training sites provide ample volume and variety of specimens. There are varied opportunities for research with particular emphasis on the application of molecular, biochemical, immunologic, and morphologic approaches to the study of disease processes.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,788
PGY-1
$73,509
PGY-2
$76,643
PGY-3
$79,535
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Syracuse, NY
Metropolitan Area
Syracuse, New York Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

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

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
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

Nominal Salary
$68,788
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$66,784
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3003521265
NRMP Code:
1516300C0
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
62
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Paul Francis Shanley
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

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:
1516300C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Primary Teaching Site:
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Contact Person:
Karen C Warner
Contact Email:
kellykc@upstate.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
43.8%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
54th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
37.5%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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