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Westchester Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Valhalla, NY(Valhalla, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#155
Specialty Rank
$70,585
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#155
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
26th Percentile
Top 74% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603521067
NRMP Code:
2157260C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
70

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
79
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
17.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Four-month adult reconstruction rotation at Montefiore-New Rochelle, NY (PGY3). Rotation at Stamford Hospital, CT (PGY3). Research month (3rd & 5th years).

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 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

City & State
Valhalla, NY
Metropolitan Area
Valhalla, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

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

Nominal Salary
$70,585
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$72,026
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603521067
NRMP Code:
2157260C0YOG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
70
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
David Wellman
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
1/1/2027 - 1/31/2027
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:
245
Min Step 2 Score:
250

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2998260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Westchester Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Westchester Medical Center
Contact Person:
Jennifer M Francis
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60
Unpaid Leave Days:
210

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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