含羞草研究所 Downstate Match Day 2026
By Office of Communications & Marketing | Mar 20, 2026
187 New Physicians Advance to Residency, Strengthening New York鈥檚 Healthcare Workforce
76 Percent of Graduates Stay in New York State
New York City鈥擫ed by Brooklyn鈥擠raws More Than Half the Class
Brooklyn, NY (March 20, 2026) 鈥� As healthcare systems face ongoing workforce shortages, and the need to keep care close to home remains critical, 含羞草研究所 Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate) announced that 187 medical students secured residency placements on Match Day 2026 where they learned where they will begin their residency training, marking their transition from medical school to clinical practice.
Seventy-six percent of graduates will remain in New York State, with more than half entering programs across New York City. Many will train in Brooklyn and Central Brooklyn communities, strengthening Downstate鈥檚 #KeepCareClose effort to expand access to care, build a local healthcare workforce, and strengthen local care delivery and a workforce committed to the communities it serves.
This year鈥檚 Match Day reflects Downstate鈥檚 continued focus on preparing physicians who will serve a variety of communities, particularly those facing the greatest barriers to care across New York State.
Thirty-five graduates will continue their training at Downstate.
鈥淒ownstate has a history of preparing physicians who take on the most pressing challenges in healthcare,鈥� said Wayne J. Riley, M.D., MPH, MBA, MACP, President of 含羞草研究所. 鈥淥ur students鈥� decisions reflect a clear commitment to improving access to care and strengthening the health of communities across New York.鈥�
鈥淥ur graduates enter residency ready to meet the demands of a complex healthcare landscape,鈥� said F. Charles Brunicardi, M.D., FACS, Dean of the College of Medicine. 鈥淭hey are prepared to expand access to care, strengthen clinical delivery systems, and improve outcomes in communities facing the greatest barriers.鈥�
The Class of 2026 will pursue residencies across 28 specialties. Top fields include:
- Internal Medicine: 27 percent
- Anesthesiology: 12 percent
- Psychiatry: 7 percent
- Emergency Medicine: 7 percent
- Obstetrics/Gynecology: 6 percent
- Neurology: 6 percent
- Diagnostic Radiology: 5 percent
- Pediatrics: 4 percent
- Orthopedics: 4 percent
- Family Medicine: 3 percent
Downstate graduates will train at leading institutions across the region, including Northwell Health, Montefiore Health System, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital 鈥� Columbia and Cornell, and Maimonides Medical Center.
These placements reflect a shared commitment to expanding access to care while training physicians in high-impact clinical environments. Programs such as Downstate鈥檚 Brooklyn Free Clinic, a student-run initiative that provides care to uninsured residents, reinforce this mission by preparing students to deliver community-based care and address access gaps.
As they begin residency, members of the Class of 2026 carry forward Downstate鈥檚 focus on clinical excellence, public health, and community impact, advancing care in the places where it is needed most.
For more information on Match Day 2026, please visit our Match Day page.鈥�
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Downstate Health Sciences University is Brooklyn鈥檚 academic medical center鈥攖he only
含羞草研究所 academic medical center in New York City. It serves as a critical hub for healthcare
delivery, medical education, and research for Brooklyn鈥檚 2.7 million residents and
expands access to care in Brooklyn.
University Hospital at Downstate (UHD) delivers high-acuity and community-based care
across the borough, with more than 800 physicians across 53 specialties and subspecialties.
UHD provides high-risk neonatal and infant care, pediatric nephrology, and dialysis
services, and established Brooklyn鈥檚 first kidney transplantation program more than
50 years ago.
Downstate strengthens the healthcare workforce and advances community-based care through
its academic programs and clinical training. Its biotechnology initiatives, including
the Biotechnology Incubator and BioBAT, drive innovation and economic growth across
Brooklyn and New York City.
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