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SUNY - Upstate Medical University College of Medicine

Syracuse, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools Public Non-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $44,741

Tuition (Out of State): $66,881

Accreditation Status: Full

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 172

Degrees: MD

Founding Year: 1834

Accreditation Year: 1942

Website: https://www.upstate.edu

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πŸ“„ Application Information

Applications Received: N/A

Interviews Granted: N/A

Admitted: N/A

Average MCAT: 513

Average GPA: 3.67

Male: N/A

Female: N/A

Underrepresented:N/A

Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 32% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.

School Review Summary

Overall, students rated the program a 8 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as highly cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel very well-prepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as highly approachable.

5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for SUNY-Upstate


  • 1. Other – If you earned your baccalaureate degree before June 2023, please provide a brief statement outlining your plans for the upcoming academic year.
  • 2. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Which medical specialty do you plan to pursue?
  • 3. Personal Experiences and Challenges – You may consider yourself disadvantaged if you grew up in an area that was medically underserved or had insufficient access to educational opportunities. Do you identify with this description? If so,...
  • 4. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Upstate Medical University is strongly committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for the patients we serve, as well as for all who work at, study at, or visit our campus....
  • 5. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – If you are interested in Primary Care, would you like to receive more information about potential scholarship opportunities?

About the School

The SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine has been educating students to become doctors for 168 years. Our nationally recognized faculty received their medical training at some of the nation's most prestigious medical schools, residency and fellowship programs in the country. Nearly all have subspecialty expertise. Recently, four Upstate physicians were included in the guide America's Top Doctors: The Nation's Leading Medical Specialists. Among the many research papers, books and textbooks published by our faculty are some of the leading medical manuals, including Williams Hematology, first edited by William J. Williams, MD, in 1972 and now in its sixth edition.

Curriculum

The College of Medicine curriculum integrates the basic and clinical sciences with basic science courses teaching the clinical implications of the material and provides clinical experience starting in the first semester. All courses are aligned by organ systems. For example, in the first year, students learn the structure and function of the brain in February, the heart in March and the lungs in April. Similarly, the second year aligns the pharmacology, microbiology and pathology of each organ system. The curriculum also addresses the humanistic aspects of medicine, including its ethical, legal and social implications. Throughout their four years at Upstate, students acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to become competent, caring physicians.

Facilities

All College of Medicine students spend their first two years on the Upstate campus in Syracuse. At the start of the third year, one-quarter of the class moves to the Binghamton Clinical Campus. The rest of the class remains in Syracuse, and completes clinical education at University Hospital and its clinical affiliates. Students learn the same skills at both campuses, but the ambiance is different. Much of the clinical training in Syracuse takes place in a tertiary care setting, the special focus of a university hospital. In Binghamton, most of the training occurs in a community-based setting that is more akin to the environment in which most physicians will practice later on. Applicants indicate their campus preference within two weeks of the admissions interview, and are assigned to a clinical campus upon acceptance to the College of Medicine.

SDN Insights

Our analysis of SUNY-Upstate:

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Student Loan Burden: $328,325

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at SUNY-Upstate, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $328,325. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Lower than 81% Nationally

The cost of living at SUNY-Upstate is lower than 81% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.

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Environment: Urban

There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around SUNY-Upstate.

Why no Tier Rankings?

Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.