Suny Downstate Health Sciences University Is An Academic Medical Center Located In Brooklynnew Yorkestablished In 1860It Is Recognized For Its Significant Contributions To Medical Education And Serves As The Only Academic Medical Center In Brooklynaddressing The Healthcare Needs Of The Borough S 2 3 Million Residentsthe Campus Spans 13 Acres In The East Flatbush Area And Has A Diverse Student Body Of Approximately 1 931 Undergraduates And 812 Graduate Studentssupported By A Favorable Student To Faculty Ratio Of 9 1 The University Offers A Variety Of Educational Programs Through Its Five Schools And Collegesincluding Undergraduategraduateand Doctoral Degrees In Fields Such As Nursingphysical Therapyand Public Healthsuny Downstate Also Operates The University Hospital Of Brooklynwhich Provides Comprehensive Healthcare Services And Includes Satellite Centers For Specialized Carethe Institution Is Dedicated To Improving Health Outcomes In Urban And Underserved Populations Through Its Public Health Initiatives And Community Outreach Programs
