Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Westchester Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by Westchester Medical Center.

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About Westchester Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403511317
Program director
Animita Saha
Location
Valhalla, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
21
First-year spots
Applicants
3,605
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
35%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Westchester Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by Westchester Medical Center. It offers 21 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,605 applications and invited about 10.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 35% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
21
Interview rate
10.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates53%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs30%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White34%
  • Asian45%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Animita Saha
Program coordinator
Austin Charnis
Coordinator phone
(914) 493-6613
Program phone
(914) 493-7406
Sponsoring institution
Westchester Medical Center

100 Woods Road Taylor Pavilion, Suite C347 Valhalla, NY 10595 Open in Google Maps

Westchester Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Westchester Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Westchester Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Westchester Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 35% of residents at Westchester Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Westchester Medical Center Program offer?

Westchester Medical Center Program offers 21 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 21 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Westchester Medical Center Program?

Westchester Medical Center Program received 3,605 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Westchester Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Westchester Medical Center 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 Westchester Medical Center Program located?

Westchester Medical Center Program is located at 100 Woods Road Taylor Pavilion, Suite C347 Valhalla, NY 10595. Its sponsoring institution is Westchester Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Westchester Medical Center Program?

The program director is Animita Saha. The program coordinator, Austin Charnis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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