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Westchester Medical Center Program

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

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About Westchester Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2603521067
Program director
David Wellman
Location
Valhalla, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
321
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Westchester Medical Center Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by Westchester Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 321 applications and invited about 28.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

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

Residents work about 79 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
28.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women13%
  • Men87%
  • White53%
  • Asian33%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
David Wellman
Program coordinator
Jennifer Francis
Coordinator phone
(914) 493-8743
Sponsoring institution
Westchester Medical Center

100 Woods Road/Macy Pavilion Room 1053 Orthopaedic Surgery 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 Orthopaedic 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 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Westchester Medical Center Program?

Westchester Medical Center Program received 321 applications and interviewed about 28.7% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Westchester Medical Center Program located?

Westchester Medical Center Program is located at 100 Woods Road/Macy Pavilion Room 1053 Orthopaedic Surgery Valhalla, NY 10595. Its sponsoring institution is Westchester Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Westchester Medical Center Program?

The program director is David Wellman. The program coordinator, Jennifer Francis, is the usual contact for application questions.