Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Westchester Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by Westchester Medical Center.

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About Westchester Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1603521108
Program director
Simon Hanft
Location
Valhalla, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
269
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Westchester Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by Westchester Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 269 applications and invited about 13.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed6%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
13.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White67%
  • Asian25%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other25%

Contact and location

Program director
Simon Hanft
Program coordinator
Charisse Zhanay
Coordinator phone
(914) 493-8795
Sponsoring institution
Westchester Medical Center

Department of Neurosurgery 100 Woods Road 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?

Westchester Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Westchester Medical Center Program offer?

Westchester Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Westchester Medical Center Program?

Westchester Medical Center Program received 269 applications and interviewed about 13.8% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Westchester Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Westchester Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Westchester Medical Center Program located?

Westchester Medical Center Program is located at Department of Neurosurgery 100 Woods Road Valhalla, NY 10595. Its sponsoring institution is Westchester Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Westchester Medical Center Program?

The program director is Simon Hanft. The program coordinator, Charisse Zhanay, is the usual contact for application questions.

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