Program Overview
The Department of Medicine provides various benefits and educational resources for each resident. Residents receive the standard Upstate Medical University benefits for Graduate Medical Education trainees. Those include full health & dental plans, malpractice insurance, life insurance, and retirement options.
In addition, the Department of Medicine also offers the following:
Salaries
- PGY1—$48,152
- PGY2—$51,766
- PGY3—$54,168
Vacation/Comp Time
4 weeks (20 working days) per year as an R1, R2, and R3.
Malpractice Insurance
Free of charge for all current and future claims through NYS Public Officers Law.
Health Insurance
Many options available, coverage begins 43rd day of employment.
Life Insurance
Two plans—total of $40,000 coverage at no cost.
Parking
The parking fee and your parking location will be determined prior to your start date and an assignment will be made during the week of orientation for those who require parking.
Meals
Meal money provided when on first call, lunch money provided for Core Curriculum lectures (noon conference).
Department Benefits
- Free copies
- Computer lab
- Department library
- Lab Coats: 2 coats provided at start of program, 1 additional coat provided each additional year of training
- $300 educational fund per year for each level of training, including preliminary interns
- Research travel awards for projects through Upstate at Syracuse (subject to departmental approval)
- Reimbursement for presenting at National Conferences
Educational Programs Office
Relocation advice, referrals, INS/ECFMG Liaison, Dean's Office Liaison.
Application Information for Preliminary and Categorical positions
ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
applications.
Application deadline—11/1/2011
Interview Season—Mid October through early January
- An updated CV and personal statement
- Medical School transcript
- Dean's letter
- Letters from two additional members of the faculty
- ECFMG, USMLE, COMLEX Scores via USMLE or COMLEX transcript
- Valid ECFMG certificate
Additional information is available by emailing us at imedinfo@upstate.edu.
Visa Requirements
J1, Permanent Resident, EAD (H1B Visa's will not be sponsored).
USMLE Requirements
We require a 1st-attempt 2 digit score of 90 or better on Step 1. For those (i.e. IMGs) in which additional testing is necessary in order to apply, we require 1st-attempt 2 digit score of 90 or better on Step 2CK and a passing score on Step 2CS. Passing Step 3 is not a requirement to apply to our program. However, if a Step 3 score is available, it must reflect a 1st-attempt passing score. Preference is given to those whose files are complete (Step 1, 2CK and 2CS) prior to the 11/1/2011 deadline.
Message from
the Program Director

Dr. Stephen J. Knohl,
Program Director
Welcome to SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Internal Medicine Residency Training Program.
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