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
Salary Progression
$70,585
PGY-1
$74,283
PGY-2
$77,711
PGY-3
$79,997
PGY-4
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
- $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
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:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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
- Contact Email:
- patty.williamson@wmchealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10PGY-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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