FAQs
We understand you may have some unanswered questions. Please use our Frequently Asked Questions below for more information about our Cardiology Fellowship Program. Should you need additional information, please contact our Program Director or Coordinator.
Applications are accepted via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) only. We do not accept paper applications. For more information on how to apply via ERAS, please visit the ERAS website.
We will participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Our programs are listed as follows:
- SUNY Upstate Medical University (NRMP #1516141F0)
The application deadline is September 1, 2023.
Yes, qualified International Medical Graduates are encouraged to apply.
Residency applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
- Graduating from an ACGME Accredited residency program
- Graduates of medical schools in the United States or Canada must have attended a medical school accredited by the Liaison Sub-Committees on Medical Education (LCME).
- Graduates of U.S. colleges of osteopathic medicine must have attended a medical school accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
- Graduates of medical school outside the United States and Canada must have a current valid ECFMG Certificate and passing grade in the CSA examination from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.
- *Being ECFMG Certificate "eligible" pending Medical School Diploma will suffice.
We prefer a score of 220 on USMLE Step 1 and Step 2CK. We require a 1st attempt pass on all USMLE steps.
We prefer a score of 500 or above on comlex 1 and 2. Step 3 score is required prior to granting an interview.
We request passing scores on all steps of USMLE on the first attempt.
At least 3 Letters of Recommendation are required.
We accept International Medical Graduates if they have ECFMG certification and they have successfully completed an ACGME accredited Internal Medicine Residency.
ECFMG certification is required.
We will sponsor J1 Visa, H1 Visa, Permanent Resident, and EAD (J2 Visas will not be sponsored).
Unfortunately, SUNY Upstate Cardiology does not offer externships.
The Observership Opportunity with the Department of Internal Medicine at Upstate Medical University has been taken over by the Hospitalist Division. Please reach out to Jeffrey Montalbano at MontalbanJ@upstate.edu.
Virtual Interviews will be scheduled in late September through early November.
We ask that you email one week in advance. If an emergency arises, email the program administrator as soon as possible.
Email the program administrator as soon as you are aware of your need to cancel your interview.
Every attempt is made to contact applicants via email regarding the status of their application as soon as a decision is made. NOTE: This may take some time due to the number of applications received. Unless you have received a rejection letter, you are still being considered for an interview, and your file may be on hold for further review.
Although we would appreciate the opportunity to converse with you directly regarding your academic accomplishments, it is impossible to speak with individual applicants due to the enormous number of applicants received. We ask that you wait for an email from us, which will happen once a decision has been made on your application.
