Westchester Medical Center Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Valhalla, NY(Valhalla, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
#109
Specialty Rank
$70,585
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#109
Neurological surgery Ranking
8th Percentile
Top 92% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603521108
- NRMP Code:
- 2157160C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 37
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 23.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program was approved for a permanent complement increase of two residents per year in July 2020. In the fall of 2018, we were approved for an additional participating site at Hackensack University Medical Center. We provide a protected year of research. Our residents have won awards at local/national level, including the Van Wagenen fellowship award. We provide outstanding training in clinical/research areas.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,585
PGY-1
$74,283
PGY-2
$77,711
PGY-3
$79,997
PGY-4
$82,282
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 98(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $612K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 38.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.32
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
62"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.00
Restaurant Meal
17.76
Gas (per gallon)
$4.66
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603521108
- NRMP Code:
- 2157160C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 37
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Simon Hanft
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/21/2026 - 11/11/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2157160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Westchester Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Westchester Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Christine Loscri
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2PGY-7:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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