State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn

The SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, also known as SUNY Downstate, is a premier urban medical center located in Brooklyn, New York. Established in 1950, it's dedicated to training the next generation of medical professionals, advancing research, and providing excellent clinical care.

Overview

The State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, known as SUNY Downstate, is a leading urban medical center that serves a diverse and changing population. SUNY Downstate ranks eighth nationally for providing doctors to the U.S., and it is the only academic medical center in Brooklyn. It includes a College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Health Professions, a modern Advanced Biotechnology Park, and a 376-bed University Hospital. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary teaching and service, the school offers several graduate and post-graduate programs. Notable among these are its highly competitive MD program, and a wide range of residency programs in medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. SUNY Downstate is committed to delivering high-quality interim patient care and to improving treatment methods through clinical research.