Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program
Plastic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Valhalla, NY(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
5
Positions
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3604100144
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 5
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 0.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our fellowship program offers top-notch training through clinical rotations which fulfill a thorough spectrum of disciplines within the plastic and reconstructive surgery specialty. As a fellow during the three-year program you will receive training in general reconstruction, trauma, maxillofacial surgery, hand surgery, microvascular surgery, aesthetic surgery, breast reconstruction, burn care, oncoplastic surgery and cleft lip/cleft palate.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$68,250
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
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
- 98(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $612K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 39.7%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 319K
- 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:
- 3604100144
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Benjamin Lam
- Email:
- dr.lam@msn.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Westchester Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Westchester Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Benjamin Lam
- Contact Email:
- dr.lam@msn.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:1PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 100.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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