Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program

The Preventive Medicine Residency Program at Stony Brook University School of Medicine offers a comprehensive training that integrates basic science and practical aspects of general preventive medicine and public health. Residents are required to have completed at least one year of postgraduate clinical training in an ACGME-accredited program before joining. Eligible applicants must have also passed Step III of the USMLE before the start of their residency training. The completion of all steps of the USMLE or COMLEX in two or fewer attempts is preferred.

The program faculty includes experienced professionals in preventive medicine, public health, and research. Residents have opportunities to rotate through various affiliated training sites, including hospitals, county health departments, quality improvement organizations, and research facilities, to gain practical experience.

Residents participate in a two-year residency that leads to a Master of Public Health degree, focusing on areas such as biostatistics, epidemiology, and behavioral science. The program includes academic coursework, clinical experiences, teaching opportunities, and research projects to prepare graduates for independent practice and leadership roles in preventive medicine. Career opportunities for program graduates include roles in academia, clinical research, quality improvement, managed care, and positions at organizations like the FDA, CDC, NIH, and state or county health departments.

The program participates in the AAMC ERAS application process, with an optional supplemental application for candidates to provide additional information about themselves. Application requirements include official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and completion of all necessary documentation for program consideration. Off-cycle applicants can follow specific instructions provided on the program's website for submission.

For more information and inquiries about the Stony Brook Preventive Medicine Residency Program, candidates can reach out to the Program Director, Dr. Dorothy S. Lane, or the Program Coordinator, Karin Bengtsson, using the contact information provided on the program's website.