Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program offers a very diverse clinical environment with access to a community of patients that have representation from countries all over the world. In this setting, there is a multitude of diverse musculoskeletal conditions being treated daily. Our program has no fellowships associated within it and there is little to no sharing of their training. Research continues to be one of our strong points and our residents present locally, nationally and internationally at numerous conferences.
Total Program Size
6
6
6
6
6
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
1426260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
75
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
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
Minimum score
550
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
9
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
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
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
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
Not Available
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
More than 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2603521144
Beeper or Home Call
0
8
8
16
48
Program Director
First Name
Carl
Middle Name
B
Last Name
Paulino
Degrees
MD
Address
SUNY Downstate Med Ctr
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery MSC 30
450 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.945759 40.655516)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Nina
Last Name
Jalowayski
Address
SUNY Downstate Med Ctr
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery MSC 30
450 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.945759 40.655516)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
83.30
% IMG
13.30
% DO
3.30
% Female
6.60
% Male
93.30
Total Physician
39
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
16.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 8 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $62,307 | 20 | 20 |
| Year 2 | $66,679 | 20 | 20 |
| Year 3 | $70,677 | 20 | 20 |
| Year 4 | $74,677 | 20 | 20 |
| Year 5 | $78,672 | 20 | 20 |
Total Positions
30
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
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
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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