Entering Class Fall 2018 / Graduating Class of 2022
Auburn University
“To be in NYC for the clinical experience”
Barnard College
“Great clinical opportunities early on.”
Bates College
“Inclusive culture! Seemed to be a very welcoming environment.”
“I love Brooklyn & Downstates was the most diverse school I interviewed at, which was very important to me.”
Boston College
“Diversity, service, emergency medicine training/ Kings County and location.”
“Proximity to home, great clinical experience.”
“Mission, great interview discussion, authenticity of the students.”
“Location- I'm from Staten Island. The clinical experience.”
Boston University
“I wanted to return to New York plus the in-state tuition is very helpful. Also, I am very interested in the urban diverse population.”
“Lots of clinical experience, NYC, close to home and strong residency matching in NYC.”
“I felt I belonged here from the moment I stepped on campus. I always pictured attending school in New York and I am so excited about my future here.”
Brandeis University
“Location, exposure to diverse clinical experience. I feel Downstate would expose me to a population I hope to work with in the future.”
Brigham Young University
“I love and embrace the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population where medical care is greatly needed. Flying across the country to start both my medical career and family is an awesome challenge that I relish.”
Brown University
“Very excited by the location and hands-on nature.”
Carnegie Mellon
“Proximity to home, great education and rigorous schedule, friendly staff,students and professors.”
Case Western Reserve University
“I have lived in Brooklyn my whole life, so I was thrilled to be able to give back to this community. I also chose Downstate to be close to friends and family.”
“Close to home.”
Colby College
“I choose Downstate for its proximity to home, integrative curriculum, and early clinical exposure. I want to serve economically disadvantaged and immigrant populations which I'm excited to do at Downstate.”
Colgate University
“I think that Brooklyn is a special place to learn and practice medicine and that Downstate was just the right fit!”
“I wanted to be in Brooklyn and be in an environment that service underserved communities.”
“I chose SUNY Downstate because of the communal atmosphere and the residency placement.”
Columbia University
“Good hands on experience with patients.”
“It is a great school with tons of potential for exposure to unique clinical experiences.”
“Clinical experience, pre-clinical curriculum, in-state option, experience during revisits and interview days.”
“I have chosen to come here mainly for it's location.”
“Great clinical training, in NYC, and want to become the best possible doctor/ clinician I can be.”
“Proximity to home and city. Family history at Downstate and incredible clinical opportunity.”
“I chose to attend to learn medicine directly while engaging with a community than just individual patients.”
Cornell University
“I worked here for a summer and fell in love with the atmosphere here. Everyone is so helpful and genuine. As a minority I appreciate the diversity of students and patients. I cant wait to be apart of this great community.”
“NYC! I love that Downstate caters to a diverse community and emphasizes outreach and clinical medicine in addressing health disparities.”
“I loved that it was in NYC and had a high placement in New York. Talking to classmates who went here for med school, they impressed me of how hands on it was during clinicals.”
“MD\MPH, community, low cost , diversity, NYC and new building.”
“First of all, Downstate chose me. Second, the surrounding community reminds me of my home community, which is the community I wish to train and practice in.”
“For it's clinical experiences.”
“I am from Brooklyn and love it here. And loved Downstate when I visited and learned about it from faculty and friends.”
“Location, patient population and tuition.”
“Location, Reputation and price.”
“Commitment to underserved in an urban population, also I was accepted.”
“Near home and in-state tuition.”
“Close to home, clinical and in-state tuition.”
“Liked the location and felt welcome at interview.”
“Because I though it would provide rotation opportunities in a culturally diverse urban environment.”
“To learn and make new best friends in the best city in the world.”
“To be in NYC and near family to study/practice in my hometown area.”
“Great location to train. Enjoyed my visit and interview.”
“Close to home, interested in urban health, diverse population and academic/ extracurricular opportunities.”
CUNY Baruch College
“Because I wanted a very good medical education at a more affordable cost and the proximity to my family and friends.”
CUNY Brooklyn College
“Great location and in-state.”
“I was in the BA/MD program and my sister loved the PA school here. "You see everything"”
“BA/MD program.”
“BA/MD program.”
“Finances”
“Clinical experience.”
“To be apart of the vibrant community I grew up in.”
“Great location, strong history and great preparation for USMLE'S.”
“Because of it's location, unparalleled clinical experience and reputation.”
“Lower cost of attendance compared to other schools. BA-MD program.”
“Brooklyn is a diverse location with great opportunities to serve the marginalized and underprivileged.”
“Location and BA-MD program.”
“Diversity and proximity to home.”
“This medical school offered me the best opportunity to succeed in my studies. It is close to my family, it has the best price in tuition and the community is very inviting and accepting.”
“I admire SUNY Downstate's commitment to the local community.”
“In the city, close to home and resources.”
CUNY College of Staten Island
“Close to family, good curriculum, good Step 1 pass rate and match list.”
CUNY Hunter College
“Diversity, location, proximity to family and cost.”
“Been doing research here for last 4 years and love the place! Plus, I get to stay close to family.”
“Strong clinical program. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the school (the students and staff).”
“It's local and affordable. I've lived in Brooklyn all of my life and I know the school will give diversity.”
“I fell in love with the clinical and research opportunities, and felt that the environment would be best for my professional and personal growth.”
“I really appreciate the diverse location that the school is in, as well as the welcoming and caring staff and student body.”
“Closeness to home and price.”
“I am very grateful to my community in Brooklyn and am excited to give back to my hometown that provided my family and myself so many opportunities.”
CUNY City College of New York
“I loved the atmosphere and was eager to work with the patient pool in this area since I grew up near here.”
Dickinson College
“It's location and reputation for great doctors.”
Duke University
“Close to home, reputation, clinical exposure, and in-state tuition. ”
“Great clinical experience, curriculum and location.”
Emory University
“The community environment with everyone genuinely enjoying and supporting each other. As well as, the curriculum design with significant amounts of hands on practice.”
“Great clinical exposure in NYC.”
Fordham University
“Location and clinical experiences.”
“I love the ability to serve one of the most diverse patient populations in the world in a wonderful place like Brooklyn, the area I was born in.”
“Proximity to home, reputation for strong clinical exposure and school's service based mission.”
“Great school and location and diverse patient population.”
Franklin and Marshall College
“I know Downstate produces very competent doctors who know how to apply the skills they've learned.”
George Washington University
“I've done research here, liked the diversity of the patient population, it's closer to home and etc.”
Haverford College
“The relationship I developed with the community surrounding Downstate by living in the area and the doctors and other affiliates associated with HEAT and STAR drew me to the school.”
Harvard University
“A lot of hands on training and location.”
“During my interview and second look experiences, I was impressed by the dedication and kindness of both faculty and medical students. In addition, Downstate gave me great financial aid.”
Hofstra University
“Reputation , location and price.”
John Hopkins University
“Location, more hands on experience and clinical exposure.”
Kean University
“Location, was born here, would like to complete residency here and it's NYC.”
Lehigh University
“Close to home and great clinical exposure.”
Linfield College
“Clinical training.”
Mannes College of Music (New School)
“New York medical education and diverse community.”
McGill University
“I chose Downstate because of the vast clinical experience that the student receive early, diverse patient and student population, and the supportive and kind environment.”
“Diversity of community, proximity to home, and cost outstanding reputation in NY.”
“Clinical exposure early on.”
Michigan State University
“I wanted to attend a medical school in which I could get the best clinical education possible. I knew at Downstate I would get a chance to serve the underserved.”
Middlebury College
“The incredible clinical experiences available to students and the people I met on the interview and second look day.”
New Jersey Institute of Technology
“Close to home , good clinical education reputation, and good experience (in general) on interview day.”
New York University
“Great education , location and price.”
“It's in NY with diversity and prepares students well for residency.”
“Location and patient population.”
“For the Brooklyn culture.”
“Knew it was the bes place for clinical training.”
“Great education and great location.”
“Location.”
“Clinical opportunities, friendly and supportive student body.”
“The proximity to NYC family and the instate pricing! More specifically the loyalty within the Opthamology residency in acceptance which is my field of interest.”
“My dad went here and got an amazing education. Also, I love living in New York and wanted to stay.”
“Clinical experience, location, close to home and best school in America.”
“Having lived in the city for five years, I knew I wanted to train and practice in an urban setting with a diverse population, which Downstate offered opportunities of.”
“Because it's close to home it's patient demographics, the fact that all it's facilities are close.”
“Location.”
Northern University
“I chose this school because it is close to home. I really enjoyed the interview day and the students I met, and I've heard great things about clinical opportunities here.”
Occidental College
“Strong curriculum and pathways, diverse patient population, in-state tuition, close to support system and other activities to participate in.”
Penn State
“For the diverse patient population and for the opportunity to live in NYC.”
“Cost of attendance, diversity and reputation in terms of clinical experience.”
“Known for excellent clinical experience and close to home.”
Ramapo College
“Location, people, and mission statement. I felt like I was at home.”
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
“Price location and experience on interview day and research day. Thought student body fit my personality.”
“I wanted to experience learning in the most diverse patient environment I could that was available to me.”
Rice University
“Opportunity to be in Brooklyn and get to work with a diverse community.”
Rutgers University
“Diversity and excited to live in Brooklyn.”
Skidmore College
“I chose Downstate because I wanted to go to an institution with a diverse patient population that prioritizes hands-on training and with a sense of teamwork and camaraderie among students.”
Standford University
“I chose Downstate because the enthusiasm showed by all the people here was very appealing.”
“I did my MPH here and it's an amazing place with amazing faculty.”
St. Johns University
“I chose Downstate because I care deeply about the community I grew up in. Learning and practicing medicine is the most fulfilling way I could give back to my community.”
“Located in NY and love the campus and environment.”
St. Lawrence University
“I wanted to attend a school that had exposure to a diverse patient population and an extensive clinical exposure.”
SUNY Albany
“It's Brooklyn.”
“State school and close to home.”
SUNY Binghamton
“Excellent program with hands-on learning and service for a great community.”
“Strong medical program in a diverse community close to home.”
“For an opportunity to live in NYC while getting an excellent education.”
“I chose Downstate because of the unique program, patient exposure and location.”
“It offers a good mixture of excellent academic scholars and clinical exposure.”
“I chose Downstate because of the proximity to my home and family ties.”
“I grew up near NYC and really wanted to study medicine here. I loved my interview here and am so glad to stay near my friends and family.”
“Reputation, location and integrated curriculum.”
SUNY University at Buffalo
“I wanted to receive my training in NYC.”
“NYC, Friendly atmosphere and 1.5 years of preclinical”
SUNY Buffalo College
“I grew up in Brooklyn and loved coming to Downstate as child. Downstate is also so close to home.”
SUNY New Paltz
“Great clinical experience, ability to work with underserved populations and close to family.”
“I like the track elective programs and it is very close to my family. Plus in-state tuition helps.”
SUNY Plattsburg
“Location and a progressive medical education.”
SUNY Stony Brook
“Clinical training, location and patient population.”
“Clinical exposure , urban environment and curriculum.”
“Patient population, testimony of current students, and reputation.”
“I have always wanted to live in NYC and also many doctors I know recommended it.”
“Clinical experiences, location, environment, friendly students and staff and amazing interview experience.”
“Downstate offers a tremendous amount of clinical experience in a very diverse area. I believe this, as well as it's integrated curriculum will best prepare me as a future physician. Additionally, it is close to my home in Brooklyn and state tuition are bonuses.”
“Close to home and great program.”
Swarthmore College
“Clinical Experiences.”
Temple University
“To study medicine in a diverse urban environment.”
Touro College
“Location, integrated curriculum, patient population, very positive interview experience.”
Trinity College
“It was close to family.”
Tufts University
“Great hands on experience in an urban setting.”
Union College
“Good location of NYC.”
UC-Berkeley
“I wanted to study in a rich, diverse environment with lots of opportunities for research, community engagement and professional development.”
UC-Davis
“The prime location , rich diversity, and early clinical exposure drove me to attend SUNY Downstate over other institutions.”
UC-Los Angeles
“Strong clinical exposure, cost and match data global health hub in NY.”
“I chose to attend Downstate because I wanted to learn in a large diverse city. And in-state tuition didn't hurt.”
“Good location and friendly people.”
“Modern curriculum with less didatic and more time for clerkships and strength in EM.”
University of Chicago
“Commitment to community, location, strong pediatrics program, and ability to get involved right off the back.”
“Great clinical training, strong emphasis on integrating with Brooklyn community.”
“Location, family, match list and friends close by.”
University of Delaware
“I loved the idea of being in Brooklyn. The people seemed genuinely happy and friendly. Also, the clinical exposure really appealed to me.”
University of Florida
“I chose Downstate for the diverse patient population, location and reasonable financial situation.”
University of Maryland
“Good clinical track, in Brooklyn, and good interview.”
“I chose to attend Downstate because I wanted to learn medicine and serve in an underserved community.”
University of Miami
“I chose Downstate because it will give me the preparation I need to work in an urban setting.”
“NYS resident who wanted to study in NYC.”
University of Michigan
“Location, cost and service opportunities.”
“Both of my parents attended medical school at Downstate. I enjoy the fact that I can continue a family legacy here. Additionally I loved the teaching style and exposure given to students.”
“I wanted to stay close to home and have had a few friends graduate from this school who have praised the education that they received.”
University of Pittsburgh
“It was the only program I was accepted to, so my decision was easy. I chose to apply in the first place because the location is great.”
University of North Carolina
“People, location and clinical opportunities.”
University of Notre Dame
“Close to home, in NYC, exposure to diverse opportunities and experiences. Friendly and tight knit community.”
University of Pennsylvania
“Competitive atmosphere, diverse student body and patient population and in NYC.”
University of Rochester
“The location gives the training in a community I aspire to serve. The access to the staff and professors.”
“Everyone I spoke with couldn't say enough good things about the Downstate family they've found here and I want it too.”
“I wanted the opportunity to go to school with diverse students in a big city.”
University of Southern California
“Location in Brooklyn, reputation, cost and amazing medical school!”
University of Virginia
“Location, opportunity to work with under represented patient population and curriculum.”
Vanderbilt University
“I chose Downstate because of the great clinical opportunities, diverse population and amazing location.”
“Location and clinical training.”
Vassar College
“Downstate is close to home and my friends and family can provide a great support system.”
Villanova University
“Proximity to home and it's location in Brooklyn.”
Virginia Tech
“I chose to attend Downstate because of all the amazing clinical experience it's students receive.”
Washington University in St. Louis
“Hands-on learning in a diverse and underserved community and clear enthusiasm from faculty and students.”
“Location in Brooklyn, school's history and excellent opportunity.”
“The clinical experience and location.”
“I chose to attend Downstate after interviewing for the clinical experience and location. It was my number one choice entering the application process and I am excited to attend.”
Wesleyan University
“Linkage with Bryn Mawr post-bac, in-state tuition, diversity of student, patients and staff. Location and access to Brooklyn patient population and proximity to family and friends.”
“It was a great school with price ad location.”
“Serving disadvantage urban communities, close to family and friends, and public tuition.”
“I was drawn to Downstate in part due to the Neurosciences Pathway, which reflects my primary interest.”
Winston Salem State University
“The diverse patient population.”