Westchester Medical Center Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Valhalla, NY(Valhalla, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
#119
Specialty Rank
$68,863
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
#119
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
10th Percentile
Top 90% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2803500001
- NRMP Code:
- 2157280C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 39
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 54.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
WMCHealth is the home of the only tertiary care hospital with a Level 1 Trauma Center and Children's Hospital in the Hudson Valley. Our trainees at WMCHealth are exposed to a broad clinical experience. Upon completion of their residency, we expect our graduates to be equipped with the skills necessary to be outstanding general Otolaryngologists or as Fellows enrolled in a subspecialty training program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$68,863
PGY-1
$74,283
PGY-2
$77,711
PGY-3
$79,997
PGY-4
$86,282
PGY-5
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
- $612K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 39.4%(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:
- 2803500001
- NRMP Code:
- 2157280C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 39
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Augustine Moscatello
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/29/2025 - 10/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2025 - 12/19/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 235
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
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:
- 2157280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Westchester Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Westchester Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Stephanie Brifu
- Contact Email:
- stephanie.brifu@wmchealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 365
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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