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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Brooklyn, NY(Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#113
Specialty Rank
$69,608
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#113
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
15th Percentile
Top 85% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2803521123
NRMP Code:
1426280C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
27
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
44.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Practice experience in private, governmental, and municipal hospitals is blended to give the trainee a quality learning experience. Individual supervision and teaching are provided at all levels of training. The rare combination of diverse practice settings and a single training program serving a population of more than 3 million inhabitants makes the SUNY Downstate Residency Training Program a unique opportunity for exposure to all aspects of Otolaryngology.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

16 weeks

Salary Progression

$69,608
PGY-1
$74,481
PGY-2
$78,937
PGY-3
$83,396
PGY-4
$87,847
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully 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
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

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
46.3%(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

Nominal Salary
$69,608
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$58,007
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2803521123
NRMP Code:
1426280C0STEP
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Nira Anda Goldstein
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1426280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
SUNY Downstate Health Science University
Primary Teaching Site:
SUNY Downstate Health Science University
Contact Person:
Nicole Fraser

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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