Psychiatry SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Residency Program
Minimum requirements
Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 or COMLEX part 1 and 2 must be completed prior to beginning residency. Generally applicants invited to interview with us have graduated within the past 5 years, or have already completed training in psychiatry. United States healthcare system (especially hospital-based) experience – preferred but not essential. Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a psychiatrist, the Dean's Letter (MSPE).
Step 2: Absolute Cut-off ---
Step 2: Preferred minimum 220
US clinical experience (months) not specified as a requirement months
Graduation within (years)5 (preferred)
Step 1, 2(CK) on first attemptRequired
ECFMG for interview not specified as a requirement
Complete application by
2027 season dates will be
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Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 or COMLEX part 1 and 2 must be completed prior to beginning residency. Generally applicants invited to interview with us have graduated within the past 5 years, or have already completed training in psychiatry. United States healthcare system (especially hospital-based) experience – preferred but not essential. Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a psychiatrist, the Dean's Letter (MSPE).
Contact information
Program directorScot Mcafee
Contact personAudra Koenig
Contact phone(718) 270-2137
Contact emailpsychiatry_residency@downstate.edu
Program information
Setting typeAccredited lengthPositions by year
University hospital4 years12/12/12/10
University hospital4 years12/12/12/10
Main residency Match positions. offered(#unfilled)
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Main Match unfilled past 3 yearsNo
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Contact information
Program directorScot Mcafee
Contact personAudra Koenig
Contact phone(718) 270-2137
Contact emailpsychiatry_residency@downstate.edu