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Westchester Medical Center Program

PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Valhalla, NY(Valhalla, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#174
Specialty Rank
$70,585
PGY1 Salary
35.9%
IMG %
#174
Psychiatry Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003521162
NRMP Code:
2157400C1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
40
Interviews:
110

Contact Information

Alexander Carl Lindegren Lerman
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
205
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
10 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
24
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
24
Non-Physician Staff:
6
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
61.9%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The WMC program offers training in biological, psychosocial, and psychodynamic psychiatry. The program offers CAP and C/L fellowships at a leading regional medical center, that includes a children's hospital, inpatient child and adolescent units, ACT Team, burn and med-psych units and a range of other specialized services. Interested residents may pursue advanced training in clinical research and psychoanalysis. Residents are involved in teaching medical students.

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

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,585
PGY-1
$74,283
PGY-2
$77,711
PGY-3
$79,997
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

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:
4003521162
NRMP Code:
2157400C1
Total Positions:
40
Interviews:
110
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Alexander Carl Lindegren Lerman
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/30/2026 - 12/15/2026
Interview Period:
11/11/2026 - 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:
205
Min Step 2 Score:
205

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

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2157400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Westchester Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Westchester Medical Center
Contact Person:
Patty Williamson

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10
PGY-4:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
205
Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
35.9%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
49th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
12.8%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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