Hi rody!
Here's SUNY Downstate requirement. Just so happened I emailed them before for a more specific info.
Should you want to know other Prog requirements, just let me know.. I might have it bec. I sent
lots of emails to the different progs before the start of app.. I particularly tailored my ques for IMGs though.. Hope this helps:
On behalf of Dr. Howanitz and the rest of our faculty, thank you for your interest in the Pathology Residency program at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. In addition to the questions you asked, I will try to provide a general overview of the admissions requirements for, and some general information about, our program. Regarding your immediate question about attempts allowed on the step 2 CS exam, we require passing the USMLE on the first attempt.
We have 23 residents in our program. For the year 2011-2012, we anticipate that we will have four (4) residency positions open to fill through the Match. Most residents currently in our program are international medical school graduates.
We have instituted a minimum USMLE I and II score of 82 and we weigh candidates more favorably if they have higher rather than lower scores. In addition, we require all residents in our program to pass USMLE III by the end of their second year so they can begin to focus on their American Board of Pathology Examination. Those candidates who have recently graduated from medical school are considered more favorably than those who were graduated a number of years ago. We plan to fill all our positions through the Match although we may take an occasional candidate outside the Match. We require an interview before we consider an applicant for an appointment in our program. To be considered for an interview and a matched position, applicants must have all their materials completed and in our hands by December 15, 2010. We plan to begin to review candidates by February 1, 2011. This will give us adequate time to develop ranking list for the match and to interview those candidates who will be applying just before our deadline. Lastly, we tend to select those potential residents who have previous interest and experience in pathology.
For program curriculum and rotation opportunities, please review the Pathology web site
http://www.downstate.edu/pathology/.
Other frequently asked questions and answers that you may find helpful include:
Cut-date date since Medical School Graduation? 10 Years
Required to Pass USMLE on 1st attempt? Yes
ECFMG Certification needed for Interview? Not for interview, but must pass prior to match
Pre-match option? Foreign graduates only
Tracks Offered? Anatomical Pathology (AP)
Clinical Pathology (CP)
AP/CP
AP/Neuropathology
Are Observerships available? No
Do we require passing step 3 for FMG? No
Is on-campus housing available? Yes
Our faculty have been flexible in supporting candidates’ visa requirements, as demonstrated by the different visas our residents hold. A department in our Dean’s office helps support our work in the various visa requests our residents might have. Despite our flexibility supporting various visas, we require all residents be ready to begin work on July 1 of the academic year. If a resident is unable to obtain a visa by that time, we must fill that slot with a resident who is ready to begin at that time when all other residents begin their training. In the past we have sponsored both J-1 and H-1 Visas.
Our faculty wishes you luck in the application process and we look forward to receiving your application. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Cordially,
Henry S. Flax, Ed.D.