At Stonybrook, our Med Peds Residents benefit from a unique blend of strong clinical training, supportive mentorship, and a vibrant community.

Below are some of the reasons our alumni say they chose Stonybrook and why they continue to recommend it.

Supportive Community

From your very first day, you’ll feel welcomed into a family of attendings, co-residents, nurses and staff who are committed to your growth.

“This is a great supportive program to come into.

Both medicine and pediatrics programs welcome you into their family.

In addition, there is a lot of growth happening within the program”

Faheem Farooq, MD (Class of 2020)

Strong Mentorship and Opportunities

Our program directors and faculty are dedicated to helping you succeed, offering guidance, mentorship and the freedom to grow as an independent physician.

“As an intern, I believe the two most important things are to be able to ask any question comfortably, while being given enough space to practice autonomy.

My experiences at SBU have been both.”

-Alex Choi, MD (Class of 2020)

Location and Lifestyle

Located in beautiful Long Island, our program balances rigorous training with opportunities to recharge near the beach, vineyards and scenic outdoor spaces.

“I love how close we are to the water. There’s just something so calming about sitting and watching the waves on the beach, no matter what time of year it is.”

- Suguna Chaganti, MD (Class of 2022)

Med Peds Advantage

Stonybrook uniquely allows you to experience the best of both worlds, categorically medicine and pediatrics, while still belonging to a tightknit Med-Peds family.

“When I came to Long Island, my entire support system was approximately 4-5 hours away … The upperclassmen Med-Peds residents were so warm and welcoming that I felt supported from my first day here. I’m very close to my categorical peers, but there are some things that only my co-Med-Peds residents understand, and I’m so thankful that I have them."

– Suguna Chaganti, MD (Class of 2022)

Collaboration and Approachability

We value teamwork across specialties, ensuring that residents never feel alone in their training.

“Coming from New Orleans, I’ve been impressed by all the resources the Stony Brook system has to offer… Everyone is super approachable and willing to help. It makes my job so much easier”

Ethan Rosenblatt, MD (Class of 2020)