SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Primary Care)
The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Primary Care) Internal Medicine residency in Brooklyn, NY is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
SUNY Downstate Primary Care internal medicine residency at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County in Brooklyn, NY, training physicians to practice and lead primary care in urban underserved communities on a 4X+2Y schedule with a resident-run practice.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- A 4X+2Y system: four weeks of inpatient rotation followed by two weeks of Kings County continuity clinic and ambulatory rotation, with two protected half-day learning sessions each week in outpatient blocks.
- Inpatient sites are Kings County Hospital Center (a Level 1 trauma center), University Hospital at Downstate, the Brooklyn VA and Memorial Sloan Kettering; interns do not take 24-hour overnight call.
- Residents are part of the CIR/SEIU residents' union, which negotiates benefits and salary; residents are paid by NYC Health + Hospitals.
- Interviews are virtual; the program can sponsor J1 and F1 visas but ECFMG certification is required.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Melissa Lee, MD, FACP
- Program coordinator
- Fremci Rosario
- Associate Program Director
- Lucas Dreamer, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Hannah Friedman, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Scott McGarvey, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Lavonne Valembrun, MD
- Medical Director, Primary Care Internal Medicine & Geriatrics
- Rehana Siddiqi, MD
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 Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
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 (Primary Care) Internal Medicine 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 (Primary Care) Internal Medicine residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Primary Care) Internal Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Primary Care) Internal Medicine 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.