New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Flushing, NY(Flushing, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
31
Positions
#74
Specialty Rank
$92,400
PGY1 Salary
2.9%
IMG %
#74
Surgery Ranking
80th Percentile
Top 20% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403511205
- NRMP Code:
- 1822440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 31
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 27
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 42.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital General Surgery Residency training provides an in-depth educational experience and training opportunity that is situated in a very uniquely diverse community. Our goal aligns with our institutional goal to provide high quality care to the underserved residents of our community with respect. Trainees have been successful in moving on after graduation to highly competitive fellowships or feel comfortable enough to enter practice independently.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$92,400
PGY-1
$100,200
PGY-2
$109,100
PGY-3
$112,100
PGY-4
$120,500
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
- 131(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $695K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $37K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 33.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.63
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
17.12
Gas (per gallon)
$4.49
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403511205
- NRMP Code:
- 1822440P0
- Total Positions:
- 31
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Varuna Meenakshi Sundaram
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/8/2026 - 10/22/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/28/2026 - 1/6/2027
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1822440P0, 1822440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens
- Primary Teaching Site:
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens
- Contact Person:
- Johanna C Peralta
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 180
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 2.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.4%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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