Westchester Medical Center Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Valhalla, NY(Valhalla, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#173
Specialty Rank
$65,000
PGY1 Salary
36.4%
IMG %
#173
Surgery Ranking
52nd Percentile
Top 48% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403521227
- NRMP Code:
- 2157440P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 50
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Westchester Medical Center serves a diverse local and regional population with one of the highest case mix index rates of all hospitals in the United States. It is also the region's only all specialty children's hospital, only Level 1 Adult and Children's Trauma Center in the Hudson Valley, and only Burn Center in the region. WMC is also a leading kidney and liver transplant center.
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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,000
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 41.7%
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:
- 4403521227
- NRMP Code:
- 2157440P0
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Madalyn Neuwirth
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 10/7/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/4/2026 - 1/27/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- 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:
- 2157440C0, 2157440P0, 2157440C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Westchester Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Westchester Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Kathleen Kertelits
- Contact Email:
- kathleen.kertelits@wmchealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:7PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 365
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 36.4%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 38th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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