SUNY Upstate Medical University

SUNY Upstate Medical University is a public academic medical center located in Syracuse, New York, and is part of the State University of New York system. The university specializes in health sciences education, research, and clinical care, serving students across medicine, nursing, health professions, and graduate biomedical sciences. As a specialized medical institution, its programs are concentrated at the graduate and professional levels, with a focus on preparing practitioners and researchers for careers in healthcare.

SUNY Upstate Medical University offers programs including the Doctor of Medicine (MD), nursing degrees, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, medical technology, and a range of graduate biomedical science programs. The university operates University Hospital, one of the region's major tertiary care centers, providing a rich clinical training environment for its students.

Syracuse is the fourth-largest city in New York State and serves as the regional hub for central New York. SUNY Upstate Medical University plays a central role in the health workforce pipeline for this region, training physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals who serve communities throughout upstate New York.