Westchester Medical Center Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by Westchester Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Westchester Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1803521076
- Program director
- Tracey Milligan
- Location
- Valhalla, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,054
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 6.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 90%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Westchester Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by Westchester Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,054 applications and invited about 6.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 90% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and research tracks.
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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 6.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates5%
- US DO graduates5%
- US IMGs10%
- Non-US IMGs80%
Demographics
- Women70%
- Men30%
- White30%
- Asian40%
- Hispanic or Latino15%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Tracey Milligan
- Program coordinator
- Nadia Tilden-Dassler
- Coordinator phone
- (914) 594-2205
- Program phone
- (914) 594-2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Westchester Medical Center
Department of Neurology 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?
About 90% of residents at Westchester Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Westchester Medical Center Program offer?
Westchester Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Westchester Medical Center Program?
Westchester Medical Center Program received 1,054 applications and interviewed about 6.8% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Westchester Medical Center Program located?
Westchester Medical Center Program is located at Department of Neurology 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 Tracey Milligan. The program coordinator, Nadia Tilden-Dassler, is the usual contact for application questions.