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Westchester Medical Center Program

PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Valhalla, NY(Valhalla, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
65
Positions
#89
Specialty Rank
$70,585
PGY1 Salary
36.5%
IMG %
#89
Pediatrics Ranking
59th Percentile
Top 41% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203511176
NRMP Code:
2157320P2
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
65
Interviews:
392

Contact Information

Matthew Jason Kapklein
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
2.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
142
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
13
Female Faculty:
63.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
35%

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
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,585
PGY-1
$74,283
PGY-2
$77,711
PGY-3
00

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

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
38.4%(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

Nominal Salary
$70,585
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$72,026
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203511176
NRMP Code:
2157320P2
Total Positions:
65
Interviews:
392
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Matthew Jason Kapklein
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 11/22/2026
Interview Period:
10/7/2026 - 2/12/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
2157320C0, 2157320P2, 2157320P1, 2157320P3

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Westchester Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Westchester Medical Center
Contact Person:
Beth Woolf
Contact Email:
beth_woolf@nymc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
23
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:23
PGY-2:21
PGY-3:21

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
66
Unpaid Leave Days:
365

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
36.5%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
13th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
31.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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