Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Stamford, CT(Stamford, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
17
Positions
#286
Specialty Rank
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
5.9%
IMG %
#286
Surgery Ranking
20th Percentile
Top 80% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400821364
- NRMP Code:
- 1095440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 17
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 6
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Direct access to faculty to develop strong mentoring relationships. 100% fellowship acceptance. No competing surgical fellows. Outside rotations in burn, pediatrics, transplant and shock trauma. ACLS/BLS/ATLS/ATOM Courses provided. Board review course support. Fundamentals of Surgical Curriculum for new Interns. FLS/FES prep. Surgical Sim lab, monthly Journal club. Full Columbia Library Access. Research Department, annual research day. Elective 4th year rotations.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$68,250
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 98(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $272K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $47K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.5%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 63K
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.48
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
285 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
9.96
Gas (per gallon)
$3.07
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400821364
- NRMP Code:
- 1095440P0
- Total Positions:
- 17
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kevin Dwyer
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/5/2026 - 1/21/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 17
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1095440P0, 1095440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Stamford Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Stamford Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Vanessa Dyson
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 5.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 23rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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