Westchester Medical Center Program
AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Valhalla, NY(Valhalla, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
52
Positions
#95
Specialty Rank
$76,232
PGY1 Salary
6.1%
IMG %
#95
Anesthesiology Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0403521105
- NRMP Code:
- 2157040R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 126
Contact Information
Apolonia E Abramowicz
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 58
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 56
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 44.6%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our residents are exposed to all types of tertiary and quaternary-level cases, including cardiac and liver transplants, major trauma, burns, high-risk obstetrics, advanced endoscopic and endovascular procedures. There is a free-standing children's hospital with all pediatric subspecialties and an adult ambulatory surgical/interventional wing. Simulation, including PoCUS, and interactive didactics prepare for ABA exams. ACGME-accredited RAAPM, Pain Management and ACTA fellowships enhance learning
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)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$76,232
PGY-1
$80,226
PGY-2
$83,928
PGY-3
$86,397
PGY-4
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: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
- $612K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 35.6%(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:
- 0403521105
- NRMP Code:
- 2157040R0
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 126
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Apolonia E Abramowicz
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/29/2026 - 2/11/2027
- 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:
- 245
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:
- 2157040C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Westchester Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Westchester Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Nebat Suker
- Contact Email:
- nebat.suker@wmchealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13PGY-4:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 6.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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