SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Locations: Brooklyn (NY)
Annual Tuition: $25,172
Student Reviews
Maslow Bandura
Reviewed: 2/15/2019
Degree: Holistic Medicine
LAZY TEACHERS, BAD PREP FOR CAREER, NO RESPECT FOR STUDENTS. You can't transfer halfway through either so don't even bother applying. I met a midwife in Brooklyn who rolled her eyes at me when I told her I'm from Downstate, she said it's really unorganized and it's hard to graduate. One midwife in the Bronx said that it has a reputation of demoting students of color and they hold them back often to graduate late. This school claims that certified midwives (no nursing background) are "identical" to... Read More
Midwifery
Reviewed: 2/14/2019
Degree: Holistic Medicine
No clinical placements for students! Don't waste your time. Spend more money, go to NYU or Columbia, you'll get your money's worth w/ better education, training, and guaranteed job after. Hospital midwives cringe when they know you're from downstate.
Anonymous
Reviewed: 5/22/2017
Degree: Public Health
Good courses and professors. Interesting work. Could use more help in advising
Olga Lobasenko
Reviewed: 3/4/2017
Degree: Occupational Therapy
The mission of this school stems from from a longstanding tradition of engaging with the community. The school was founded by physicians who wanted to provide healthcare to the struggling immigrant population of Brooklyn, and this identity propels the work they do today. The school prides itself of diversity and cultural competency, and prepares students to give back in their work.
Andrew Moscatiello
Reviewed: 1/9/2015
Degree: Physical Therapy
Great and helpful staff/faculty. Multicultural student body. Easy MTA access. Good facilities including gym, tennis courts, pool etc.. It's a ton of work but it's al worth it in the end.
Fanta Smith
Reviewed: 8/3/2014
Degree: Public Health
The pros to the Medical Informatics program is that with healthcare changing daily, i will be more educated in making and being a part of the change. I dont have a con about the program
Timothy Ibrahim
Reviewed: 7/10/2014
Degree: Health Sciences
I love Downstate! Pros: 1)New York City! 2)The faculty are super accessible and always willing to lend an ear. 3) The atmosphere is relaxed and encourages cooperation. Cons: There isn't a LOT to do in the immediate surrounding area, but you could easily take the subway or bus to really anywhere in NYC!
Kenneth Lu
Reviewed: 6/29/2014
Degree: Health Sciences
Best value program. Great clinical education and opportunities for low tuition
Berger Rachel
Reviewed: 1/28/2014
Degree: Public Health
School is very diverse, small classes are a plus.
Anne-Sophie Janvier
Reviewed: 7/28/2013
Degree: Health Sciences
The sense of community is incredible. Students are always ready to help each other with whatever problems they encounter because we, students, are all going through the same experience for the most part. Professors also are ready to aid students, and often very late at night. I do not regret my choice. However, the con is that there aren't many scholarships that are offered, and the cost of living on campus is high.
Lawrence Chang
Reviewed: 1/14/2013
Degree: Health Sciences
Pros: Learn very much about Public Health and how to administer real health aide to communities of color and poor. People are very nice, friendly, and above all down to earth hard working people. Cons: None