Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Stony Brook University general surgery residency is an academic university-based training program aiming to train a diverse workforce to the goals of becoming outstanding, competent, autonomous physicians and surgeons. The program leverages both the strengths of our university hospital as well as our affiliate institutions to provide our trainees with a wide breadth of experience providing the foundation to achieve success and fulfillment in a surgical career unique to each trainee.
Total Program Size
17
10
7
7
7
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2919440C2
2919440P3
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
95
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal mentoring program
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
More than 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
60
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4403500452
Program Director
First Name
Sherif
Middle Name
R
Last Name
Abdel-Misih
Degrees
MD
Address
Stony Brook Med
Surgery Pgm
Health Sciences Ctr 19-020
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8191
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.115847 40.911327)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Deborah
Last Name
Thornton
Address
Stony Brook Med
Surgery Pgm
Tower Level 19 Rm 030
Stony Brook, NY 11794
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.126109 40.913224)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
56
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
38.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | ||
| Year | 1 | ||
| Year | 1 | ||
| Year | 1 | ||
| Year | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $67,833 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $72,205 | 16 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $76,203 | 18 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $80,203 | 18 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $84,198 | 18 | 999 |
Total Positions
48
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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