Entering Class Fall 2016 / Graduating Class of 2020
Binghamton University
“Cost of attendance. Clinical experience. Camaraderie of class.”
Boston University
“Extensive exposure to a diverse urban patient population.”
“I wanted to be close to home and the diversity of NYC is a patient population I want to serve. In-state tuition was also an important factor.”
Brandeis University
“Great medical education at a reasonable price near home.”
“The people seemed nice and helpful.”
Brooklyn College
“I decided to attend SUNY Downstate because it is located in an urban neighborhood, providing a deep look into the health problems & issues that plagues the NYC population and urban communities at large. It is also in an ethnically diverse neighborhood.”
“The school is centered in an area that is ideal for health learning. It is also very affordable and a great school.”
“Because of its historical track record, success rate, alumni network and geographic location.”
“I wanted to stay in NYC. I was also in a combined BA-MD program with Downstate.”
“I decided to attend Downstate because of my connections to the community and because of the reputation of the school.”
“For the diverse experience it provides.”
“Great school. Located in New York City. Knew many students already there attending. Heard great things.”
“Chose Downstate for diverse community.”
“Cost, location, was in a combined program from Brooklyn College.”
“Location, clinical experience.”
“Medical program offered at SUNY provides excellent preparation in patient care and opportunities for conducting research during medical school.”
“An ideal choice for a local Brooklyn boy. Downstate provides in-state tuition.”
Brown University
“Good facilities. In-state tuition. Close to support system (friends/family/significant other).”
Case Western Reserve University
“I've heard of the great clinical experiences from students!”
CUNY City College
“Location, curriculum, familiarity.”
“I like the Brooklyn area.”
“The school is in NYC, has strong ties to the community, a long history in successfully training physicians, and has a strong Emergency Medicine program.”
CUNY Hunter College
“Grew up in Brooklyn, close to family and friends. Great reputation and location. Diverse patient population and known for outstanding clinical experience. Also, the new 1.5 year integrated curriculum is very appealing.”
“Downstate was my top choice because I wanted to work with my community of Brooklyn where I grew up.”
“The College of Medicine is amazing here from everyone I've spoken to and I love the diversity.”
“I wanted to learn medicine in an urban environment and wasn't willing to pay a high tuition.”
CUNY Queens College
“I decided to attend Downstate because I have always wanted to practice medicine in an urban setting. Downstate will prepare me well.”
Colby College
“I decided to attend Downstate to receive a great medical education and great research training.”
College of Staten Island
“Because it's close to home and it's the best.”
Columbia University
“Location (in an urban area), heard good things from friends who attended, and enjoyed the interview day & meeting students here (culture).”
“During my interview I experienced so much professionalism and authenticity here. In addition to learning Medicine in such a diverse urban environment, I also get to continue living in Brooklyn to which I have become very attached.”
“It is in New York, has a diverse patient population and has less tuition.”
“Financial reasons; location is close to home.”
“One word: Brooklyn.”
“Great school with good clinical experiences.”
“Diverse community. Excellent faculty - caring & compassionate. Knowledgeable. Proximity to home.”
“I like the Integrated Curriculum, both in that it allows for more time in the clinical rotations, and also how it aggregates the various complexities of the human body into a condensed study. I also appreciate the diversity of patient population that I will be exposed to, being in New York.”
Cornell University
“It has a good reputation in the New York area. The clinical training is good here as well. Downstate is also affordable and close to home.”
“I had a really positive experience during my interview day. The students that gave the tour embodied a down to earth feeling. Furthermore, my wife has friends & family in Brooklyn. I was also interested in the competency focus of the school.”
“Proximity to NYC.”
“I loved Downstate's sense of community and collaboration, and I wanted to treat patients in a busy urban setting.”
“In-state tuition, MD/MPH program & great community service opportunities.”
“I love Brooklyn and in-state tuition.”
“Clinical exposure, patient population underserved.”
“I live in New York City so the location is great. In-state tuition is an important factor. Downstate also is a great school.”
“Diverse patient body. City life. Significant other.”
“In NYC, close to home, high quality school, patient exposure.”
“It's in Brooklyn! It has an amazing clinical reputation. It has a longstanding tradition of public service and excellence in progressive medical education!”
“Location. Reputation.”
“SUNY Downstate's reputation as a superb institution to gain clinical experience.”
“Experience with a diverse patient population.”
Dartmouth College
“Because of the focus on urban and immigrant health; Affordability; Location.”
“Clinical reputation. Price. Location/patient population.”
“Location. Strength of clinical experiences.”
“It is located near my neighborhood and I've often visited the hospital here. It is amazing to have the opportunity to study here and work with people from my neighborhood. Also, Downstate has a great reputation for training great clinicians & it also has a strong alumni presence in New York.”
Duke University
“Close to family. Tuition.”
Emory University
“Great clinical education. Had heard great things about the program. Love NYC!”
Fordham University
“Conversation with alumnus while working in Bellevue Hospital Center's Emergency Department.”
George Washington University
“I chose to attend Downstate for the urban, diverse environment. Family is also from the Brooklyn area.”
Georgetown University
“I wanted to practice in Brooklyn!”
Harvard University
“I decided on SUNY Downstate because of its strong clinical education.”
Hofstra University
“Clinical experience."
Iona College
“I decided to attend the College of Medicine at SUNY Downstate because of the amazing community this school has.”
McGill University
“It is a great school and it's in NYC and serves NYC (and in particular Brooklyn communities) which is what I want to do as a medical student and as a doctor in the future!”
Middlebury College
“I was excited about the clinical opportunities and the location in Brooklyn.”
“I've been volunteering here for 2 years & love the atmosphere and community.”
Muhlenberg College
“SUNY tuition. Amazing clinical experience. Great interview. MD/MPH Dual Degree. Really nice, relaxed and helpful medical students.”
New York University
“The location and breadth of medical exposure seemed really exciting, and the current students were quick to point to the comradery here!”
“I wanted to be in the city and work with this unique patient population.”
“I want to go to a medical school in NYC with a diverse student and patient population.”
“I love it here.”
“Close to home. Great curriculum.”
“I appreciated how community oriented the staff and students during my interview day. Also, I was eager to move to NY, so it worked out well!”
“Respected medical institution close to home and less expensive than most other medical schools.”
“Public university. Diversity of patient population. Ability to work with HIV population. Location. Diversity of student body.”
“State school - closest. Good clinical experience.”
New Jersey Institute of Technology
“It is in a great location in which I could potentially get a lot of experience meeting diverse people & becoming well rounded as a medical school student & as a person.”
Northwestern University
“I wanted to study and practice in a diverse city where my fiancee could also live!”
Purdue University
“New York; Prior visit in high school; Warm reception during medical school visit & interview.”
Smith College
“During my interview, my interviewer made me feel comfortable in the supportive environment at SUNY Downstate. Having a community that strives for the best in each of their students is very important to me.”
SUNY Stony Brook University
“Downstate is a great school in a very diverse neighborhood.”
“City location, state school, diverse patient population, nice interviewer.”
“Great location and clinical exposure.”
Syracuse University
“The urban atmosphere which allows me the opportunity to help those less fortunate than myself. This is the environment I plan to emerse myself in for my career.”
Touro College
“Walking distance from home. Brother loved it.”
“Neighborhood, price, education, sense of community, and my friends here.”
University of California, Berkeley
“Populations served; Curriculum (integrated anatomy & systems-based); Location & cost; Match rate/USMLE pass rates.”
“When I interviewed here, all the students seemed genuinely happy & proud to be a part of this community.”
“Intersection of location, reputation, and price.”
“Heard good things from family member who went here.”
“Location. Clinical experience. Reputation in NY.”
University of California, Irvine
“Location. Family near by. Great, early clinical exposure. Neurosciences pathway.”
University of California, Los Angeles
“The location and reputation of the school.”
“I love the diverse neighborhood of Brooklyn and I want to serve the underserved population here.”
“The community. The location. What I've heard from alumni.”
University of California, San Diego
“I wanted to learn Medicine and Brooklyn seemed like a great place to learn & live.”
“Being in NYC. Great clinical education and experience.”
“Wanted to go to school in New York. SUNY Downstate offers amazing clinical opportunities in a great environment.”
University of California Santa Barbara
“Because after hearing stories of current students I knew this was the location & school for me. Everyone wants to go to Downstate.”
“Brooklyn! Best location & diversity were huge selling points as well as affordability & closeness to friends.”
University of Chicago
“Cost, proximity to my family, linguistically diverse patient population (the patient population in general), urban setting.”
University of Florida
“This was my first choice due to the location and my family are alumni and speak very highly of the education.”
University of Michigan
“Family is here. Good clinical skills education.”
“Between the Integrated Pathways Curriculum and the vast amount of rotation experience available, choosing Downstate over other schools was simple.”
University of Notre Dame
“Price and proximity to home.”
University of Pennsylvania
“Location/patient population; Service & global health opportunities.”
“It was a good deal/affordable and in NYC and a great clinical experience.”
“Location. In-state. Great hospitals.”
University of Rochester
“Urban program; Linkage with Bryn Mawr (avoid waiting +1 year); In state tuition”
University of St. Andrews
“Great research options & good reputation for NYC residencies. Wanted to stay in NYC where I am from. State tuition is a bonus.”
University of Washington
“Opportunity to study medicine in NYC and to see patient population in Brooklyn.”
University of York, UK
“Location. Kings County.”
Vassar College
“I love the NYC area and think it's a valuable location to learn medicine. Lots of amazing resources!”
“I decided to attend Downstate because I had ties to the community. Additionally, I hope to serve Caribbean immigrant populations as a physician. Moreover Downstate was a more affordable option.”
“I chose Downstate for the clinical opportunities and its location in Brooklyn.”
“When I visited for my interview, Downstate seemed community oriented and service oriented. I wanted to get my medical education in a place like Downstate.”
Virginia Tech
“As a Brooklyn native, I was excited at the opportunity to come back home and serve my community. I feel that SUNY has many resources I can use to my advantage and will provide me with ample patient exposure.”
Washington University in St. Louis
“Great school and great reputation! Clinical exposure. Geographic location. Price.”
Wesleyan University
“I wanted to work/learn in an underserved urban population. Also, reasonable tuition!”
“I chose SUNY Downstate to study medicine for many reasons including: the curriculum, the atmosphere, the diversity of the neighborhood, and the incredible, friendly research scientists (I'm in the MD/PhD program).”
Yale University
“The location is close to home (NJ).”
Yeshiva University
“The excellent clinical education & the overall great reputation of the school.”
“Good clinical exposure, location, reputation.”