The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Department of Pediatrics is seeking qualified candidates for PGY2 position to start July 1,2026. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our pediatric training program.
The Department of Pediatrics seeks to advance the profession of Pediatrics through excellence in education, clinical care, research and scholarly activities, and community service. The residency training program of the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is accredited by the ACGME. We are proud to be the only academic teaching medical center in Brooklyn. The important elements of our training program include the richness and variety of the patient population, the academic strength of the clinical faculty, and their dedication to the educational program of the residents. Our residents have the opportunity to experience their training at 4 hospital sites.
- The Children’s Hospital at Downstate at UHD is a referral center for a broad range of pediatric subspecialty services, and is designated as a Level II Regional Perinatal Center and NYS Endocrine Center.
- NYC H+H/Kings County Hospital Center (KCHC) is a large renowned municipal hospital which serves as the primary care facility for roughly 20% of the borough of Brooklyn and is a Level I trauma center in Brooklyn.
- South Brooklyn Health (SBH) serves a culturally diverse urban population. SBH is a safety net hospital for those community residents lacking other access to health care.
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) is an internationally renowned oncology referral center, located in Manhattan. As the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center, MSK is uniquely equipped to care for children, adolescents, and young adults with all types of cancer, from the most common to the rarest.
Our program provides excellent general pediatric training and has excellent fellowship match outcomes for those interested in subspecialty pediatrics.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis as of the program start date. We sponsor J1 Visa only.
How to apply
Please email the following:
- Statement of Interest/Personal Statement (1 pg)
- CV
- 3 Letters of Recommendations (including one from your current Program Director)
- USMLE or COMLEX transcript
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- Medical School Transcript
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kwame Luke, Program Coordinator kwame.luke@downstate.edu
