SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Syracuse, NY(Syracuse, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
45
Positions
#140
Specialty Rank
$64,869
PGY1 Salary
87.5%
IMG %
#140
Pediatrics Ranking
36th Percentile
Top 64% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203521175
- NRMP Code:
- 1516320C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 45
- Interviews:
- 200
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 70
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 21
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 52.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a fully accredited medium-sized program with the largest referral area in NY. Our residents care for children from a variety of backgrounds with medical problems ranging from common primary care to the unique subspecialty conditions. Our comprehensive curriculum prepares residents for careers in primary care, subspecialties, academic medicine, and global health. We also focus on the resilience and well-being of our trainees. We invite you to come and meet our family here in Syracuse!
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,869
PGY-1
$69,452
PGY-2
$72,495
PGY-3
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: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
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
- 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:
- 3203521175
- NRMP Code:
- 1516320C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 45
- Interviews:
- 200
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Elizabeth Kateri Nelsen
- Email:
- mondorep@upstate.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/30/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
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:
- 1516320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Primary Teaching Site:
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Contact Person:
- Aubrey Mariani
- Contact Email:
- mariania@upstate.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 15
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:15PGY-2:15PGY-3:15
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 87.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 73rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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