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Admission Policies

Admission to SUNY Downstate Medical Center is based on the qualifications of the applicant. SUNY Downstate Medical Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital status or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. Responses on this application to questions of race, sex, and date of birth are voluntary and are used for statistical purposes only.

The Admissions Committee considers the individual qualifications of each applicant. Decisions regarding admission are based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • prior academic performance
  • completion of prerequisite courses and the grades received in those courses
  • the results of standardized tests, when required
  • letters of recommendation, communication skills, and motivation to pursue the profession
  • volunteer or observational experience in the career field

Entrance requirements vary by individual program. Please note: Competitive applicants have completed all prerequisite courses at the time of application. All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). In some programs, higher grades may be required to be competitive for admission. See specific instructions for your program.

We recommend that you have volunteer or observational experience in a setting appropriate to your career choice, preferably before you apply. In some programs, direct patient care or specific health care experience is required for admission.

Still have a question? Send an email to admissions@downstate.edu