Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Stamford, Connecticut, sponsored by Stamford Hospital.

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About Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program

ACGME code
1400811087
Program director
Forugh Homayounrooz
Location
Stamford, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,308
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
75%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Stamford, Connecticut, sponsored by Stamford Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,308 applications and invited about 16.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 75% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 58 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
16.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates21%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs71%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White25%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American21%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Forugh Homayounrooz
Program coordinator
Mary Dolan
Coordinator phone
(203) 276-7147
Program phone
(203) 276-7271
Sponsoring institution
Stamford Hospital

Stamford Hospital P.O. Box 9317 1 Hospital Plaza Stamford, CT 06904 Open in Google Maps

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program: frequently asked questions

Does Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program sponsor visas?

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program IMG-friendly?

About 75% of residents at Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program offer?

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program?

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program received 1,308 applications and interviewed about 16.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program located?

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program is located at Stamford Hospital P.O. Box 9317 1 Hospital Plaza Stamford, CT 06904. Its sponsoring institution is Stamford Hospital.

Who is the program director of Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program?

The program director is Forugh Homayounrooz. The program coordinator, Mary Dolan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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