General Surgery Residency-Categorical Position
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a Categorical PGY-2 General Surgery Resident to join our fully accredited training program.
Welcome to the Department of Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. We are glad that you are thinking about joining our family and hope we have the pleasure of meeting you.
The mission of the Department of Surgery is simple – to better human lives. We are committed to achieving this objective through excellence in clinical practice, comprehensive resident education, and pioneering clinical research. Together these pillars support our unwavering commitment to making a meaningful impact in the field of surgery and the lives we serve.
Our department includes more that 70 academic and clinical faculty (main campus and hospital affiliates combined) who prioritize outstanding patient care, ensuring that every surgery is performed with precision, compassion, and the highest standards of safety. Our hospital affiliates include: University Hospital of Downstate, Kings County Hospital, NY Harbor Veterans Affairs Health Care System in Brooklyn, and Richmond University Medical Center.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of a PGY-1 General Surgery year in an ACGME-accredited program
- Good standing with current/previous training program
- Strong clinical and teamwork skills
How To apply:
Please send the following as ONE PDF to surgeryresidency@downstate.edu.
Letters of recommendation may be sent separately directly from the letter writer. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2025, we will be conducting interviews in early April.
- CV and Cover letter
- Personal statement
- Three (3) letters of recommendation including one from your current or most recent program director
- ABSITE reports
- USMLE step 1/2/3 reports (Step 1 and 2 required)
- Medical school diploma and transcripts
- ACGME case logs
- ACGME milestone reports
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
Contact Information:
surgeryresidency@downstate.edu
