SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Brooklyn, NY(Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#151
Specialty Rank
$62,307
PGY1 Salary
10.0%
IMG %
#151
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
28th Percentile
Top 72% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2603521144
- NRMP Code:
- 1426260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 39
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers a very diverse clinical environment with access to a community of patients that have representation from countries all over the world. In this setting, there is a multitude of diverse musculoskeletal conditions being treated daily. Our program has no fellowships associated within it and there is little to no sharing of their training. Research continues to be one of our strong points and our residents present locally, nationally and internationally at numerous conferences.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$62,307
PGY-1
$66,679
PGY-2
$70,677
PGY-3
$74,677
PGY-4
$78,672
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 51.8%(FREIDA)
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:
- 2603521144
- NRMP Code:
- 1426260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Carl Benjamin Paulino
- Email:
- orthosurg@downstate.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 10/2/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 2/1/2026
- 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:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1426260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- SUNY Downstate Health Science University
- Primary Teaching Site:
- SUNY Downstate Health Science University
- Contact Person:
- Nina Jalowayski
- Contact Email:
- nina.jalowayski@downstate.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6PGY-5:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 10.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 3.3%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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