SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Anesthesiology residency in Brooklyn, NY is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
SUNY Downstate's anesthesiology residency trains residents across several Brooklyn and New York sites: University Hospital at Downstate, Kings County Hospital Center, Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital, with cardiac, neurosurgical and pediatric electives at Mount Sinai, Memorial Sloan Kettering and CHOP. Didactics include daily morning report, weekly grand rounds, simulation, POCUS, mock orals and board-prep question banks. The program reports a 94% pass rate on the latest ABA BASIC exam. It offers 15 categorical positions (PGY-1 included) plus 2-4 CA-1 positions.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Cite the board results: the program reports a 94% pass rate on the most recent ABA BASIC exam with five residents in the top 10% nationally; ask how the structured prep (TrueLearn, Learnly, mock orals/OSCE) is scheduled.
- Kings County gives trauma, hepatobiliary and neurosurgical anesthesia, with the senior resident on call acting as 'Team Captain' under faculty supervision; discuss your readiness for graded responsibility.
- Multi-site rotations (Downstate, Kings County, Brookdale, SIUH) plus CA-3 electives at Mount Sinai (cardiac), MSK (neuro/head and neck) and CHOP (pediatrics); ask how electives are allocated.
- Overseas medical missions are supported financially (Philippines, Serbia, Ecuador); mention service interests if relevant.
- Review process: no minimum USMLE score is set (Step 1 must be passed), holistic review of MSPE, CV and statement, and no more than 5 years since graduation without clinical training.
- Fellowship placements listed include regional/acute pain, chronic pain, pediatric, cardiac, critical care and others at programs such as Mayo, Yale, Washington University and UCLA; ask about mentoring for fellowship applications.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Nicole Faulknor
- Phone
- (718) 270-1926
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Anesthesiology residency training
Anesthesiology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.
Some programs include the base year; others expect it to be completed separately. Ask which applies.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Anesthesiology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Anesthesiology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years (PGY-1 plus 3 clinical anesthesia years). Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Anesthesiology residency offer?
The directory records 15 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Anesthesiology residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.