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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Brooklyn, NY(Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#75
Specialty Rank
$78,772
PGY1 Salary
22.2%
IMG %
#75
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
30th Percentile
Top 70% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3403521048
NRMP Code:
1426340A0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
125

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
19
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
17.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

iPad Pros and book allocation for all residents upon entering the program, reimbursement for educational conferences, reimbursement for Board preparation course, enrollment in NY academy PM&R.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$78,772
PGY-1
$78,772
PGY-2
$83,099
PGY-3
$87,428
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
Brooklyn, NY
Metropolitan Area
Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
100(US avg: 100)
00

Demographics & Community

Climate & Weather

Climate & Weather

Purchasing Power Analysis

Nominal Salary
$78,772
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$78,772
Value Rating
Average

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3403521048
NRMP Code:
1426340A0STEP
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
125
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sanjeev S Agarwal
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 11/30/2025
Interview Period:
10/16/2025 - 1/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
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:
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:
No
NRMP Codes:
1426340A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University Hospital-SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
Primary Teaching Site:
University Hospital-SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
Contact Person:
Debra Owens

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
11
Unpaid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
22.2%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
7th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
61.1%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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