Residency Application Process
Applications to the Upstate Emergency Medicine Residency Program are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) 
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Requirements
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation (CORD SLOR format or non are both acceptable)
- Dean's letter
- Board scores
- Medical school transcripts
Deadline
- The application deadline is December 15th. Interviews are conducted Tuesday and Friday in the months of December and January.
FAQs
Does it matter what year one graduated from medical school?
No
Is there a minimum Board Score Requirement?
The Upstate Emergency Medicine program DOES NOT have a minimum Board score requirement. However. If all other factors are equal, board scores may influence the decision to call someone for an interview.
Do you accept COMLEX scores in lieu of USMLE scores?
Yes
Who should write one's letters of reference?
While we only require three letters, ERAS will allow you to upload 4 letters of recommendation. At least two of these should be from EM faculty where one has done an AI/elective/Subintern rotation. If this is not possible, an explanation is required as to why someone has not done an AI in EM. Applications from such candidates will be considered on an individual basis.
Does Upstate Medical University offer an ED Observership?
Unfortunately, the institute no longer offers an ED observership.
How many open positions will you have available starting in the new academic year?
11 EM-1 positions starting July 1st
What requirements are needed for graduates from foreign medical schools to be considered as an applicant?
Current ECFMG certificate, US citizenship, US permanent resident (Green Card), J-1 visas.
Clinical experience in the United States is required.
William Paolo, MD
Assistant Professor &
Residency Director
Residency Leadership
Thomas Lavoie, MD
Assistant Professor &
Associate Program Director
Elliot Rodriguez, MD, FACEP
Assistant Professor &
Assistant Program Director
Thomas K. Weidman, MD
Assistant Professor &
Assistant Program Director
Matthew J Sarsfield, MD
Assistant Professor &
Assistant Program Director