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SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse is now known as the State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Commonly referred to as SUNY Upstate, the university’s origins lie in the Geneva Medical College that was founded in 1834. The Syracuse University took over the assets of this institute in 1871 and established a separate medical college. In 1950, this was taken over by SUNY and named SUNY Upstate Medical Center. It was christened SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse in 1986, and received its present name in 1999. The 30-acre campus is located in Syracuse, New York.
SUNY Upstate Medical University offers a large number of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees in the field of medicine. The academic divisions of the university include:
The athletics department of SUNY Upstate Medical University fields several intramural sports teams in basketball, dodge ball, racquetball, soccer, volleyball, hockey, and tennis. The students are also involved in clubs and organizations such as the American Medical Association, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Internal Medicine Club, and Wilderness Medicine Group.
SUNY Upstate can be found in Syracuse, NY (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at SUNY Upstate.
The most common majors at the school are in medicine and nursing and emergency medicine.
SUNY Upstate does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at SUNY Upstate are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 1,273 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY Health Science Center At Syracuse
750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13210
General Phone: (315) 464-5540
http://www.upstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 145 | medicine, neuroscience |
| Medical Support and Technology | 80 | health diagnostic professions, clinical lab tech, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, cytotechnologist, perfusion tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 34 | physical therapy |
| Science | 24 | pharmacology, bacteriology, anatomy, biochemistry, animal physiology, biotechnology |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Upstate in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 143 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 96 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 54 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 33 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY Upstate had a total enrollment of 1,273 students (586 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 23% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| First Professional | 46% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 34% |
| 25-29 | 37% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
SUNY Upstate offers campus housing for 250 of its 586 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Syracuse, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 4,127 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Upstate participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284000)
SUNY Upstate has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 147 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 71 | 49 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $127,111 | 9 | $105,732 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $86,381 | 17 | $74,607 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $79,907 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $103,903 | 28 | $86,381 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pharmacology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Upstate Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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