Entering Class Fall 2015 / Graduating Class of 2019
“Diverse student body, emphasis on urban and immigrant care.”
“I love New York City and have a strong support system here. I also loved Downstate when I came for my interview. Students were welcoming and friendly.”
“I linked from my Postbac and valued the chance to skip a glide year. I chose SUNY Downstate because I knew that it would test and solidify my values.”
“Great School! Diversity in Medicine! Close to home!”
“The people are friendly and there is a great support system for students. There is ample hands-on experience to prepare you to be a skillful doctor, and an emphasis on care/compassion coupled with service learning opportunities. Also, it's in NYC where I would like to work in the future.”
“I love the community and diversity. I have also visited family members at this hospital and grew to admire their caretakers.”
“Best opportunities for patient care; most exposure to the population I want to serve.”
“I chose to attend SUNY Downstate because of its proximity to my Staten Island home, in-state tuition, and great clinical experience.”
“Excellent clinical experience.”
“Growing up in Brooklyn, I was exposed to the diversity that characterizes this city, but I was also exposed to the health disparity that characterizes it as well. By going to Downstate, I feel that I can embody this diversity and work to make healthcare more equitable in Brooklyn, and the world at large.”
“Born and raised in NYC, I wanted to stay in NYC and pursue a medical education.”
“I wanted a good education in an urban environment that was close to my family and friends.”
“Because of the interactive integrated curriculum, the early clinical experience & the diversity of patients available to learn from.”
“Exposure to urban healthcare.”
“Close to home, near family. Good reputation for surgery as it is associated with the Level 1 Trauma center.”
“Home, cost of attendance, clinical exposure.”
“Fantastic clinical experiences with a highly diverse patient population; Location.”
“SUNY Downstate is in a highly diverse part of the country. Exposure to many different cultures will be invaluable as the climate of the country continues to change. SUNY students consistently spoke of their love for the Downstate community. NYC blew me away when I first visited two years ago. I knew I wanted to attend medical school in this city the minute I stepped into Grand Central.”
“I know several excellent doctors who graduated from Downstate and knew I would get a quality education here. It is also one of the more affordable schools.”
“Reputation for early clinical experience & diversity of clinical experience.”
“Good clinical experience; SUNY tuition; NY location.”
“Being able to stay in NYC. Plus, I grew up in Brooklyn. I enjoyed my interview”
“I've always wanted to go into Medicine and make a direct impact on the people around me.”
“Population that the hospital serves; Location/proximity to friends and family.”
“Very hands-on! Great location!”
“Awesome school! Friends and family nearby! Good clinical experience! Don't have to move to Seattle; Native of Brooklyn.”
“I wanted to attend Downstate because of the fantastic clinical experiences it offers its students. In addition, I grew up in NYC and to attend medical school in the place I love only sweetens the deal.”
“Proximity to family in Brooklyn; Great clinical experience; In-state tuition; Opportunity to work with a diverse community.”
“For the unbeatable clinical exposure and location in the greatest city in the world!”
“Great interview day; In NYC; great education without a ridiculously high tuition (preferred it to private schools for that reason.”
“Best patient care experiences and it's close to home. Great reputation, especially in NYC.”
“I thought that Downstate would provide a patient population and clinical experience that would be more diverse & more challenging than any other college of medicine. I also worked at NSLIJ for a year following my undergrad graduation, where a number of physicians trained or attended medical school at Downstate. All of them spoke highly of the training they received.”
“It is located in Brooklyn; The school is located close to my family; Diversity.”
“I chose to attend Downstate because of the strong sense of community felt among the students. Everyone here is friendly and quite committed to helping each other out. The new curriculum is also exciting as it will be the foundation of building us into great physicians.”
“I picked Downstate because the program is known for preparing its students well clinically, its students are known to not only be exposed to a great deal but have experience with hands-on patient care. Aside from that, it's located conveniently close to my friends and family.”
“The school's close proximity to my home as well as the integrated curriculum and standards drew my attention to Downstate.”
“My clinical Research mentor is a SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Alumni. Working and learning from him left me in no doubt that I also want to attend this great institution.”
“I decided to attend Downstate in large part due to its location - I wanted to stay in New York for my training. The patient population that Downstate serves was also a draw.”
“I decided to attend Downstate because of the location, diverse population, and state tuition.”
“Downstate is in the neighborhood I was raised in, and would allow me to serve people in my community and cater to their health concerns.”
“Great clinical exposure; Location NYC, specifically in Brooklyn.”
“SUNY Downstate will provide unique clinical training for an urban population close to where my heart lies. I love NY and wanted to give back to the people around me and the school was very close to family and friends.”
“Location, proximity to Manhattan, clinical education/sites.”
“For the opportunity to study medicine in my hometown, for the early clinical exposure, diverse patient population and research opportunities.”
“I chose to attend SUNY Downstate because of its enormous diversity, location and reputation.”
“This school was the obvious choice for me because I desire strong clinical experiences with the underserved populations of urban areas, and what better place to get them than Downstate?”
“Cost-effective; Good reputation among doctors with whom I spoke; Best location out of alternatives.”
“I felt that I would get a lot of experience working in the culturally and socioeconomically diverse area/community in which Downstate is located.”
“Location! - Diversity & City Life.”
“Exploring the Brooklyn Area during medical school was very appealing. I feel that the school's culture and surrounding environment are very conducive to a positive learning experience.”
“People seemed friendly. NYC!”
“Great clinical experience with diverse patient population. Wanted to explore NYC!”
“I live in Brooklyn and I prefer to stay in NY for medical school. The early clinical exposure Downstate offers is also the reason I decided to attend the College of Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.”
“I decided to attend SUNY Downstate COM because of the quality of the clinical programs and the enormous and diverse population of Brooklyn. I thought this would be the place where I could best learn how to become a doctor.”
“Love the close-knit atmosphere; did not seem pretentious or cutthroat, while still seeming rigorous and competitive. Fantastic science happening here (relevant because I am in the MD/PhD program). Overall seemed like a great place where I could learn & grow.”
“I decided to attend SUNY Downstate because of its location, reputation, and cost of tuition.”
“Location, diversity, community service and SUNY tuition.”
“I decided to attend the COM at Downstate because it offers the opportunity to interact with and learn to treat patients in an environment where I want to practice medicine in the future.”
“Proximity to home. SUNY in-state tuition (being a NY resident).”
“It was a better program than SUNY upstate.”
“I lived in NY, affordability, great clinical reputation.”
“Diversity of patients, coastal city.”
“Great location and highly esteemed education.”
“Price, location, opportunity for clinical exposure.”
“Diversity of patients. Tight-limit neighborhood. Coastal city.”
“I chose to attend the COM at SUNY Downstate because of its reputation of having excellent hands-on experience.”
“My ultimate goal is to serve an underserved population and Downstate shares a similar goal.”
“Clinical focus. Diverse patient population. Clinical Neurosciences program.”
“My father and pediatrician both went to Downstate, so I grew up very familiar with the good education it offers. My whole family is from New York, so it isn't a drastic change for me.”
“Affordability. Diversity of the patient population being served. Proximity to home.”
“Brooklyn!”
“Brooklyn, diversity, social justice, service!”
“So affordable!”
“Service, curriculum, family, community!”
“I wanted the opportunity to learn in and experience New York.”
“City, diversity, SUNY cost.”
“The diversity of the school, as well as the state tuition.”
“Close to home, great clinical experience, and it's in New York!”
“Unique city with diverse students & patients.”
“Good program in a great urban setting.”
“I really liked the clinical experience available to the students. I also wanted to be in Brooklyn so that I could be nearby my grandma. Brooklyn is an up and coming place to live in and I am excited to serve the community.”
“Location, clinical exposure, good vibes during the interview.”
“I've lived in Brooklyn for the past four years and have grown very attached to the place. I am extremely happy to be able to do my medical training in Brooklyn.”
“Nearby home, good price, friends going there, heard good things about the school.”
“Because I wanted to pursue a career in medicine from an institution that saw a lot of real world cases, and Brooklyn is a place for that.”
“It is diverse and local.”
“Excellent reputation and my family attended in the past.”
“Close to home. Great clinical exposure. Diversity.”
“I love NYC! Great clinical experience! Close to friends and family! I wanted to grow my career here in New York!”
“Downstate offers an environment that fits my learning style best, with a diverse set of students who demonstrate camaraderie.”
“I have lived, obtained medical services, been educated in NY - Downstate's location was perfect. Its location and price is also a huge reason I attended.”
“Local, affordable, great school, did lab service for 3 years here so pretty comfortable with school atmosphere, diverse students.”
“Price! Local!”
“Amazing opportunity for clinical experiences and incredible biomedical research.”
“Location, price, research, and large patient base.”
“Downstate is a family to me. My father is an alumnus of the College of Medicine, and when deciding which Medical School to attend I couldn't think of a better place to carry on my family's legacy. Additionally, the quality of education and clinical experiences Downstate provides is second to none. The icing on the cake is the chance to live and experience NYC as a young adult. I'm very excited to be here.”
“The location, the price, the facility and the staff.”
“From alumnus & current students, I learned of reputation of great clinical experience that translates to success in desirability for residencies. Plus Brooklyn is cool, lots of opportunities for my partner (not medical student).”
“School with a great consultation of clinical training and strong ties to the community.”
“SUNY Downstate has a lot of things going for it. Its location in NYC has a huge factor in my decision making. It's close to home, yet it's still different than where I'm from. The culture, diversity and life here is very exciting for me and surely important for my medical experience. I think I'll be a fully prepared doctor by going to Downstate.”
“Location, staff, amenities, opportunities!”
“Diversity & closeness to home!”
“Close to home, affordable.”
“Diverse background. Great, lifetime, lifelong experiences. To learn & grow.”
“The diversity in Brooklyn and NYC. The emphasis on community service.”
“I was always interested in the life sciences combining this interest with healthcare seemed like the right choice for me.”
“Location! Price! Reputation! Practice! Neighborhood! Patient Population!”
“Clinical exposure. Location (close to home). Tuition. Curriculum.”
“Excellent clinical experience at SUNY Downstate.”
“Location. I felt at home when I visited the school and met the students.”
“Stay in NYC. Clinical exposure.”
“Great diversity! And all my friends are coming here!”
“Great school. Tuition. Clinical experience. Close to family & friends. Student Body.”
“Close to family. Great clinical experience. The NYC experience.”
“Located in a diverse neighborhood with diverse populations. Close to family. Great facilities & Alumni.”
“The education will prepare me well.”
“I live in Queens so this was a great location since I wanted to stay close. I also loved the balance of lectures and small groups with the integrated curriculum.”
“Get to keep living in NYC. Give back to the communities I grew up in. Great reputation.”
“Curriculum. Met students I really liked! New building with SIM center. Location – Diverse patient population.”
“Location: BROOKLYN! Amazing hands-on experience from year one! In-state tuition and close to home.”
“Location in Brooklyn. Lower cost for in-state. Excellent clinical opportunities. Know a few current medical students at the school.”
“Close to home. Good match list. Heard that there was extensive clinical experience. P/F 1st 2 years.”
“Great clinical experience & education. Close to home.”
“Excellent clinical exposure to very diverse population. In-state tuition! Live in Brooklyn.”
“Clinical exposure. NYC. New curriculum. Clinical neuroscience pathway.”
“Close to home. Cheaper than private school.”
“Proximity to family and friends. Proximity to city. Focus on early clinical exposure.”
“Excellent reputation. Location. Affordability.”
“Amazing clinical opportunities. Close to family and friends (awesome support!)”
“It is a great school; heard so many things.”
“Price, location (in NY), and diversity of cases.”
“Great school & close to home.”
“Reputation and location.”
“I chose to attend because of the location and proximity to my family.”
“I really like the location, clinical experiences, atmosphere, and enthusiasm of the students when I interviewed at Downstate. Also, tuition is cheaper for in-state residents.”
“NYS tuition. Clinical experiences. Location. Students seem friendly/out-going.”
“I like Downstate's location in Brooklyn, and the opportunities provided in the clinical years to learn more hands on and be treated more like a staff than a student.”
“The cost of attendance, location, and reputation of the school.”
“Close to home. Located in Brooklyn.”
“I decided to go to Downstate because I knew I would get unparalleled clinical experience. It's also close to home.”
“Location, love the city. Great clinical experience.”
“Close to home. In Brooklyn. Cheaper!”
“I love Brooklyn! Of course — cost is important. And it's a great MD school.”
“Close to home. In-state tuition.”
“Clinical experience.”
“I really wanted to study medicine in an urban environment.”
“I wanted to study medicine in an urban center where I would be exposed to diverse people, interesting neighborhood, and lots of exciting clinical experiences.”
“I decided to attend Downstate because of the things it offers me: family support nearby, city transportation, its' clinical rotations, and its' programs.”
“It is a great opportunity for me to be a medical student, especially because of the size and diversity of the population served.”
“Very positive interview day! Nice people (staff/tour guides/fellow applicants)! In-state tuition! Location — quick train ride from home.”
“SUNY! City, close to home.”
“I loved the area, the culture, and the experience I'll get while I'm here.”
“Affordable tuition.”
“I came to Downstate because of state tuition and a good location in Brooklyn that is close to home.”
“Lots of diversity in Brooklyn! Amazing community at Downstate (very friendly), close to home, near the city, great environment – awesome rotations. Brooklyn is Great!”
“I decided to attend because it provides such a rich and diverse clinical experience and because you can't beat the cost!”
“I wanted to get my medical education at a diverse location such as NYC and Brooklyn seems like the ideal place to get that.”
“Downstate has a great reputation for creating really good clinicians. And Brooklyn is a great city.”
“Great location. Excellent education. Good tuition.”
“Great academic program. Close to home.”
“Research reputation. Location! Happy students.”
“I am interested in emergency medicine and I think SUNY Downstate will prepare me the most. Also, during my interview day everyone was really nice!”
“Close to home and for the great learning experience.”
“I wanted to be in the NYC area. Heard of great experience that can't be rivaled. Close to family.”
“Location in NYC. Close to friends. Great school.”
“Location and great clinical experience I heard about.”
“The new learning curriculum, proximity to home and price.”
“It is real good for its clinical exposure that is part of all 4 years.”
“Financially good and close to home.”
“Brooklyn! New curriculum. Opportunity for research! Kings County (heard good for first year med students).”