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Westchester Medical Center Program

SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Valhalla, NY(Valhalla, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#173
Specialty Rank
$65,000
PGY1 Salary
36.4%
IMG %
#173
Surgery Ranking
52nd Percentile
Top 48% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403521227
NRMP Code:
2157440P0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
50
00
Female Faculty:
20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Westchester Medical Center serves a diverse local and regional population with one of the highest case mix index rates of all hospitals in the United States. It is also the region's only all specialty children's hospital, only Level 1 Adult and Children's Trauma Center in the Hudson Valley, and only Burn Center in the region. WMC is also a leading kidney and liver transplant center.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$65,000
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
41.7%

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
$65,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$66,327
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403521227
NRMP Code:
2157440P0
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Madalyn Neuwirth
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 10/7/2026
Interview Period:
11/4/2026 - 1/27/2027
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:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
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:
2157440C0, 2157440P0, 2157440C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Westchester Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Westchester Medical Center
Contact Person:
Kathleen Kertelits
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5
PGY-5:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
12
Unpaid Leave Days:
365

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
36.4%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
38th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
6.1%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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