Stipends and Fees

Stipends

MD/PhD students become part of the SUNY Graduate Student Employees Union, which provides periodic and automatic increases in stipend awards in addition to other benefits including a low-cost health care package.

Miscellaneous Costs

The following fees are charged annually to all students. Some students may pay additional fees depending on their program and year of study.

College of Medicine
NOTE : US Medical Licensing Examination application fee (excluding the MPH Program):

1. Step 1 (at the end of the MS 2 year) - $525.00
2. Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (MS 4 year) - $790.00
3. Step 2 Clinical Skills (MS 4 year) - $1,645.00

Costs for books and supplies vary by program and range from approximately $1,000 to $1,300 per year.

College of Medicine
NOTE:

1. Diagnostic equipment for first year students — estimated cost $952.00.
2. Microscope rental for first and second year students — $60.00.

We estimate monthly living expenses for students to be:

*Subsidized Graduate Assistant Insurance Rate