SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Syracuse, NY(Syracuse, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#82
Specialty Rank
$73,509
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#82
Radiation oncology Ranking
7th Percentile
Top 93% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4303511072
- NRMP Code:
- 1516430A0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 31
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 22.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Program places value on strong clinical training in a multi-disciplinary setting. Technology includes updated Varian linear accelerators, Gamma Knife, HDR/LDR Brachytherapy. Advanced respiratory management, high volume of SRS/SBRT. Strong didactic curricula with hands-on training in radiation physics and radiation biology.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$73,509
PGY-1
$73,509
PGY-2
$76,643
PGY-3
$79,535
PGY-4
$82,941
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 37.1%
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:
- 4303511072
- NRMP Code:
- 1516430A0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 31
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael David Mix
- Email:
- mixm@upstate.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2025 - 12/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2025 - 2/10/2026
- 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:
- 200
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:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1516430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Primary Teaching Site:
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Contact Person:
- Angelika Royal
- Contact Email:
- royalang@upstate.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:2PGY-3:1PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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