Residency

Obstetrics & Gynecology at SUNY Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, New York
Program website
Accepts J-1 Accepts H-1B
Sponsors both J-1 and H-1B visas per third-party source; specific institutional limitations unknown
“sponsor both J-1 and H-1B visas, making it accessible to international applicants who meet the criteria”
per third-party source ↗
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required at application
    “Do you require that applicants from non-US medical schools be ECFMG at the time of application? Yes.”
  • Accepts graduates within 2 years of graduation
    “How long do you accept applicants after medical school? 2 years.”
  • Specific months and type not specified
    “Recent clinical experience is mandatory”
per upstate.edu ↗
· FREIDA survey: 1 year
Residency facts
See full details on FREIDA
Resident salary
PGY-1 $68,788 PGY-2 $73,509 PGY-3 $76,643 PGY-4 $79,535
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Institution & Resident Share Cost
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 75 Longest shift (Y1) 24 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Not allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents (US + non-US) 5% (2025 survey) DO 5% US-MD 90% Total positions 21 Interviews per spot ~14 Faculty:resident 0.8 Setting University-based NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No Step 1 pass required of IMGs Yes Step 2 CK pass required of IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 2–4 Required letters Faculty, Standardized Applies via ERAS No
Accepted activity during gaps Clinical experience in the US
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Preliminary positions Not offered Starts July Applications open 2026-09-02 Interviews begin 2025-11-03
Benefits On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.

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OB/GYN · PGY1 · New York

SUNY Upstate Medical University
$68,788/yr PGY1 salary
Accepts J-1, H-1B ACOG
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