New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New York, NY(New York, New York Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
$101,200
PGY1 Salary
9.4%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403521229
- NRMP Code:
- 1495440C0; 1495440P0; 1495440P2
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 85
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 65
- Female Faculty:
- 15.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The general surgical residency program offers a broad exposure to general surgery and to research options for interested candidates. There are electives in GS specialties. An international rotation is available.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$101,200
PGY-1
$111,100
PGY-2
$119,500
PGY-3
$122,700
PGY-4
$126,500
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
- 121(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $670K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $39K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 31 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6900000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
56%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
15.52
Gas (per gallon)
$4.07
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403521229
- NRMP Code:
- 1495440C0; 1495440P0; 1495440P2
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 85
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Cary Barrington Aarons
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/29/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/14/2025 - 1/11/2026
- 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:
- 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
- June Start Date:
- June 16
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1495440P2, 1495440P0, 1495440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Jina Batista
- Contact Email:
- gensurg_residency@cumc.columbia.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7PGY-5:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 14
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 9.4%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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