SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Syracuse, NY(Syracuse, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
43
Positions
#62
Specialty Rank
$68,788
PGY1 Salary
43.2%
IMG %
#62
Psychiatry Ranking
81st Percentile
Top 19% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003521160
- NRMP Code:
- 1516400C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 43
- Interviews:
- 125
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 53
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 14
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 17
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Nestled in the heart of Central New York, our Psychiatry Residency Program fosters a culture of wellness. This begins with Cornerstone: a unique 4-week experience introducing residents to our community, institution, and curriculum. Through our 5 Pillars of Curriculum: Psychotherapy, Neurobiological Training, Healthcare Systems, Research, and Sub-Specialties, residents longitudinally build their knowledge base while honing their psychotherapy skills, preparing them for their ideal practice.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized 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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,788
PGY-1
$73,509
PGY-2
$76,643
PGY-3
$79,535
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 39.6%(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:
- 4003521160
- NRMP Code:
- 1516400C0
- Total Positions:
- 43
- Interviews:
- 125
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Justin Patrick Meyer
- Email:
- MEYERJ@UPSTATE.EDU
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/13/2026 - 1/26/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1516400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Primary Teaching Site:
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Contact Person:
- Nicole Miller
- Contact Email:
- CalhouNi@upstate.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:11PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 43.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 24th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 9.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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