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The School of Graduate Studies Application

The application cycle is now closed and will reopen on August 1, 2012 for applications for the Fall of 2013.


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Step 1

Fill out the on-line Application

Online application only for prospective PhD students - MD/PhD students should file this form, and may add additional recommendation letters (Step 2 below) to their AMCAS application if they would like.

Application to the PhD programs includes:

  1. Registering and completing the on-line portion of the Application.
  2. Printing the on-line application Signature Page to include with your Application package.

You will then be directed to return to this page to complete the following:
Step 2

Download and complete the following forms:

Recommendation letter template (2 letters required)
Step 3

Mail the Signature Sheet, test scores, transcripts, letters of recommendation, application fee of $50 (payable to SUNY) and any other materials to:

SUNY Downstate Medical Center
School of Graduate Studies
450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 41
Brooklyn, New York 11203

GRE and TOEFL School code: 2534

A complete, self-administered application package is required for admission to the School of Graduate Studies. A complete application includes all of the items listed on the Summary/Signature Page (at the end of the application process) .

Please note:

  • Type or print your name at the top of any separate sheet of paper enclosed with your application or sent separately.
  • All materials are required to be received by the application due-date in order for the application to be considered.
  • We rely on email as our primary means of communication with applicants. It is essential that you provide a valid email account on your application form and keep us updated if you change your email and/or your postal mailing address.
  • Questions? Contact Ms. Denise Sheares, Director of Admissions, School of Graduate Studies, sgsadmissions@downstate.edu or 718-270-2738.

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