SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Syracuse, NY(Syracuse, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
$64,869
PGY1 Salary
86.1%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1803521083
- NRMP Code:
- 1516180R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 97
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 37
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Upstate offers a robust clinical training in Neurology. Our training program includes a Leadership Academy where physicians will learn skills to apply in their work. The program also offers early and robust Neuro-ICU training and a wide variety of outpatient and elective experiences. Our patient population is varied and pathology is rich in our region. Our hospital is located in the beautiful Upstate NY countryside with 4 seasons and varied cultural and outdoor activities.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal 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
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$64,869
PGY-1
$69,452
PGY-2
$72,495
PGY-3
$75,303
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 42.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- 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:
- 1803521083
- NRMP Code:
- 1516180R0
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 97
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jenny Adele Meyer
- Email:
- meyerje@upstate.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 11/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/25/2027
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
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:
- 1516180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Primary Teaching Site:
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Contact Person:
- Mary Phelan
- Contact Email:
- neureducation@upstate.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9PGY-4:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 86.1%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 83rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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