Programs/Internal Medicine/Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program
Back to ProgramsStamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Stamford, CT(Stamford, Connecticut Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#215
Specialty Rank
$78,044
PGY1 Salary
79.2%
IMG %
#215
Internal Medicine Ranking
63rd Percentile
Top 37% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400811087
- NRMP Code:
- 1095140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 190
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 75%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program provides a comprehensive training experience in an academically affiliated, community-based hospital that serves a diverse population in a person-centered care approach. Residents are engaged in a variety of scholarly and wellness programs. Residency education takes place in a supportive, high quality learning environment that trains them to be competent, compassionate physicians to practice in any desired field including primary care, hospitalist and subspecialty practice.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- 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
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
3 weeks
Salary Progression
$78,044
PGY-1
$79,867
PGY-2
$84,975
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 17.9%(FREIDA)
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:
- 1400811087
- NRMP Code:
- 1095140C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 190
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Forugh F Homayounrooz
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1095140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Stamford Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Stamford Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Mary Dolan
- Contact Email:
- mdolan1@stamhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 70
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- F1
- IMG Percentage
- 79.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 82nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.2%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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