Entering Class Fall 2023 / Graduating Class of 2027
Barnard College
鈥淭he opportunity to learn how to serve underserved population in the city where I was born and want to school!鈥�
鈥淎mazing school! In NYC baby!! Community.鈥�
Baylor University
鈥淗ad a great experience during the interview that got me excited for the warm and welcoming atmosphere at 含羞草研究所 Downstate.鈥�
Bernard College
鈥淭uition, curriculum, opportunities for patient care exposure and research.鈥�
Boston College
鈥淚t's commitment to creating culturally competent physicians with excellent beside manners.鈥�
鈥淟ocation and cost.鈥�
Brandeis University
鈥淚 grew up playing baseball at Prospect Park grounds so this neighborhood is my home. It's diverse community is the only place I wanted to begin my career in medicine.鈥�
Brooklyn College
鈥淚 loved the diverse and supportive community at Downstate. Excellent training focused on patient care that Downstate provides.鈥�
鈥淚t is a great school. Great reputation and education!鈥�
鈥淏ecause of the diverse community and excellent support system.鈥�
鈥淏A/MD program.鈥�
鈥淚 have an interest in serving a medically underserved population and would like to receive my medical education from a diverse region.鈥�
鈥淓xcellent clinical education, close to home, BA-MD program.鈥�
鈥淚 want to be in NYC.鈥�
鈥淟ocation, Diversity, only med school in Brooklyn.鈥�
鈥淕etting diverse clinical experiences in NYC hospitals, first class research experiences with renowned MD's and PhD's, great match rate in NYC.鈥�
Brown University
鈥淚 want to pursue both public health and clinical work so MD/MPH was a great fit. I chose Downstate specifically because of it's very sincere commitment to health equity, addressing social determinants and community/urban/global health. I was also drawn to it's location in Brooklyn as a native New Yorker.鈥�
California Institute of Arts
鈥淚 decided to study at 含羞草研究所 Downstate because of its commitment to clinical experience and to serving the community.鈥�
Case Western Reserve University
鈥淚 have aspired to become a psychiatrist for most of my life, and I was enthralled to return to NY and continue my MD journey at Downstate.鈥�
鈥淚 wanted to stay in NYC and hopefully practice here as well. Great city and I don't drive.鈥�
Colorado College
鈥淭o be able to learn and work in a diverse setting with supportive peers and faculty.鈥�
Columbia University
鈥淚 got the chance to speak with several Downstate students during my application process and loved everything I heard about the school's collaborative environment. Additionally, the location in NYC is close to my family and friends.鈥�
Cornell University
鈥淚 decided to attend 含羞草研究所 Downstate for the superb clinical training, exposure to diverse populations and the location (proximity to home).鈥�
鈥淏ecause I want to serve underserved communities and Downstate really focuses on that. Also the strong clinical education offered here.鈥�
鈥淚 was hoping to get the opportunity to learn medicine in the unique environment that NYC offers. I also like the opportunity for research.鈥�
鈥淗ome is where the heart is! The surrounding community and many opportunities to engage with the community!鈥�
鈥淭he clinical importance of Downstate being in Brooklyn is unparalleled.鈥�
CUNY Brooklyn College
鈥淒iverse patient population, proximity to NYC, student run clinic, serves neighboring underserved communities.鈥�
CUNY City College
鈥淚t is in the heart of Brooklyn, where I grew up; I love the diversity of New York & couldn't imagine going to medical school anywhere else.鈥�
鈥淢y own state is located in one of the most diverse cities/neighborhoods in the country which opens the possibility to explore the healthcare needs of a multinational community while learning the customs.鈥�
鈥淐lose to home and in-state tuition.鈥�
CUNY College of Staten Island
鈥淏谤辞辞办濒测苍!!!鈥�
CUNY Macaulay Honors College
鈥淚 really liked that the school places an emphasis on helping underserved communities. Also, the NYC location is a great place to spend the next 4 years.鈥�
CUNY Medgar Evers College
鈥淚s because it is known to serve a diverse group of people, and my goal is to serve the community as well.鈥�
CUNY Queens College
鈥淚 want to study medicine at the home of the MRI. I am interested in research and the future of medicine and it's integration with AI/Augmented Reality.鈥�
鈥淐lose to family, Clinical opportunities.鈥�
Duke University
鈥淚 am excited to serve Downstate鈥檚 diverse patient population.鈥�
鈥淭o become doctor.鈥�
Emory
鈥淒iverse and close by.鈥�
Florida International University
鈥淭he focus on bringing equitable healthcare to communities in need brought me to 含羞草研究所. Also, the diversity and exposure to public hospitals.鈥�
Fordham University
鈥淚 was able to stay close to home as a native New Yorker, and pursue interesting research opportunities and a great medical education as part of the MD/PhD program.鈥�
鈥淚 want to work in and serve diverse urban communities. Thus, I chose to train and learn at a school located within a diverse community.鈥�
Hofstra University
鈥淒ownstate is a reputable institution with a great match and is in Brooklyn where I grew up.鈥�
鈥淚 wanted to be home and serve the community I grew up around.鈥�
Hunter College
鈥淒iversity and inclusion are very important parts of my life and I looked for places with passionate staff and faculty.鈥�
鈥淚 appreciate the mission of Downstate and it's dedication to it's students.鈥�
鈥淚 like the location, being the only medical school in Brooklyn.鈥�
鈥淚 like the mission and vision.鈥�
鈥淚 chose 含羞草研究所 Downstate due to the community it serves/maintains clinical rotations in. I believe such a diverse patient population will give me the skills necessary to be a well-rounded physician.鈥�
鈥淔rom my first few interactions I had with staff and students, I knew it was the right place for me because of how warm and inviting everyone was. I also love the way the curriculum is designed to foster collaboration and teamwork.鈥�
鈥淚 want to become a physician to help elevate quality of life for my community and family.鈥�
鈥淭he community of Brooklyn and powerful mission to give back.鈥�
鈥淚n the city and exposure to patent population I want to work with.鈥�
鈥淭he unique location and diverse population that Downstate serves excites me!鈥�
鈥淲anted to be in NYC close to my support system and serve this population鈥�
鈥淐lose to home!鈥�
LeHigh University
鈥淚 wanted to be in New York City in a busy urban hospital, loved the community and my interviewers.鈥�
Lehman College
鈥淚 love the city, want to stay close to family, and to give back to the community and city.鈥�
LIU
鈥淭he prime location and dedication to serving the people of Brooklyn.鈥�
Marshall University
鈥満卟菅芯克� Downstate fits everything a future physician in training embodies. The need to advocate for the underserved community is especially important. The training at this school will allow me to advocate for others in need.鈥�
Northeastern University
鈥淐ulturally diverse location and close to home.鈥�
鈥淎s a native New Yorker, I wanted to learn and serve in the city I grew up in.鈥�
NYU
鈥淟ocation, patient care experience and atmosphere!鈥�
鈥淭o be able to go to school in and learn from the beautiful borough of Brooklyn!鈥�
鈥淕ood clinical institution in my own borough.鈥�
鈥淪trong clinical skills, patient population, urban campus, match list.鈥�
鈥淚 believe Downstate is the best fit for me. I believe the supportive faculty will allow me to excel academically and become the best physician I can be.鈥�
Pace University
鈥淧roximity to home, dedication to serve the underserved and its respected reputation.鈥�
Portland State University
鈥淟ocation and the amazing people.鈥�
Princeton University
鈥淏rooklyn has a lot to offer and Downstate knows that.鈥�
鈥淚t is close to home and I wanted to be able to have a local as well as peer network and support. Also, the upperclassmen on tour were really helpful and I wanted to be in a space where students are support of each other.鈥�
Smith College
鈥淚t鈥檚 close to home, great opportunities to learn and get exposure to many different patient populations and corresponding diversity of patient conditions to learn from. Also being in NYC and at a school with a lot of research opportunities.鈥�
St. John's University
鈥淟ove New York and the people here.鈥�
鈥淣othing can beat having and education in NYC. I have also had family attend this medical school in the past and I have heard that this school prepares you the best.鈥�
Stony Brook University
鈥淟ocation, Price.鈥�
鈥淏谤辞辞办濒测苍!鈥�
鈥淐lose to home, huge emphasis on service work, large underserved population, NYC location which provides many opportunities.鈥�
鈥淚 wanted an education where i could integrate clinical work in a high-need area and neuroscience-focused studies while staying in New York.鈥�
鈥淒iverse culture & people in Brooklyn.鈥�
含羞草研究所 Albany
鈥淒ownstate is close to home, has a great reputation, and cost of tuition is reasonable.鈥�
鈥淭he community, close to my family, access to less privileged community, Brooklyn free clinic.鈥�
含羞草研究所 Binghamton
鈥淔elt right, liked my interview and students I met plus in state tuition.鈥�
鈥淕reat location, strong residency match list, strong school reputation.鈥�
鈥淚 live in Brooklyn, so I have an amazing support system here. I want to become a doctor in my city.鈥�
含羞草研究所 Plattsburgh
鈥淐lose to home and no other place like NYC.鈥�
Touro University
鈥淟ocation, diversity, exposure.鈥�
UC Santa Barbara
鈥淯rban, demographic, location, public transit, admin more responsive than expected.鈥�
鈥淏ecause Brooklyn/Downstate provides the opportunity to serve one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country and the exposure would be unparalleled.鈥�
UCLA
鈥淭o work with a diverse patient population and to be in New York.鈥�
鈥淲ho doesn't like Brooklyn?鈥�
UMASS Amherst
鈥淚ts reputation and proximity to family.鈥�
University of Maryland
鈥淒ownstate serves an underserved, diverse population and is a leader in health disparities research.鈥�
University of Arizona
鈥淪pecific extracurricular activities, location.鈥�
University of Buffalo
鈥淚t was the only interview invitation I received, I'm from SI and wanted to be close to home, hands on community/patient centered learning approach.鈥�
鈥淚t's in NYC, I love NYC!鈥�
鈥淭o reform medicine.鈥�
University of Chicago
鈥淚n NYC, cheapest option, serving population that I care about, close to home.鈥�
鈥淐heapest option, clinical population, close to family, and research opportunity.鈥�
鈥淒ownstate has an amazing reputation for clinical training, medical education, and service to the community.鈥�
University of Florida
鈥淒iverse patient population & great match rates.鈥�
鈥淒iversity of patient populations, support system (have family/friends nearby), students seem happy/collaborative here, curriculum.鈥�
University of Illinois Chicago
鈥淚 decided to go to 含羞草研究所 Downstate because it is a great program dedicated to their community.鈥�
University of Michigan
鈥淐ommunity based learning & close to home.鈥�
鈥淥pportunity for clinical experience in a large city.鈥�
鈥淥pportunity to work with an urban population while receiving a world class medical education.鈥�
University of Notre Dame
鈥淚 wanted to study in an urban environment & treat a diverse patient population. I'm very grateful to be here!鈥�
University of Pennsylvania
鈥淟arge importance placed on investment in community.鈥�
University of South Carolina
鈥淓ducation and clinical skills are put to work.鈥�
University of Washington
鈥淚 wanted to better understand Medicine in the context of an urban health environment.鈥�
Vassar College
鈥淚nstitution renowned for its training opportunities and clinical exposure, commitment to providing equity in healthcare, close to home, and in-state tuition.鈥�
Washington University in St. Louis
鈥淐ommunity focused, Family is in Brooklyn.鈥�
Wesleyan University
鈥淲anted to be in NYC/Brooklyn (close to family and friends), wanted to train in an urban environment, saw the impact we can make in Flatbush.鈥�
Williams College
鈥淣ew York, great clinical training, important patient population to learn from.鈥�
Yeshiva University
鈥淚 believe Downstate will help me to become a culturally competent and affective physician. I also feel passionate about working with the underserved in NY.鈥�