Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Westchester Medical Center Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by Westchester Medical Center.

ACGME code
3003511266
Program director
Ljiljana Vasovic
Location
Valhalla, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Westchester Medical Center Program

Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
588
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
83%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$80,043
Per year

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 588 applications and invited about 10.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 83% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $80,043 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. Residents work about 55 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
  • 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: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Positions filled
3
Applications received
588
Interview rate
10.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs50%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White33%
  • Asian58%
  • Other8%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-12$80,0432012
PGY-23$84,2362012
PGY-34$88,1242012
PGY-43$90,7162012
Hours per week (PGY-1)
55
Days off per week
1.8
Longest shift
14 hours
Lecture hours per week
5
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
Yes

Educational opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training67%
  • Academic medicine33%

Contact and location

Program director
Ljiljana Vasovic
Program coordinator
Jennifer Trinidad
Coordinator phone
(914) 493-7375
Sponsoring institution
Westchester Medical Center

100 Woods Road Department of Pathology, Macy Pavilion, Room 1424 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 83% of residents at Westchester Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Westchester Medical Center Program?

Westchester Medical Center Program received 588 applications and interviewed about 10.9% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 11%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Westchester Medical Center Program?

First-year residents at Westchester Medical Center Program earn $80,043 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 55 hours a week.

Where is Westchester Medical Center Program located?

Westchester Medical Center Program is located at 100 Woods Road Department of Pathology, Macy Pavilion, Room 1424 Valhalla, NY 10595. Its sponsoring institution is Westchester Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Westchester Medical Center Program?

The program director is Ljiljana Vasovic. The program coordinator, Jennifer Trinidad, is the usual contact for application questions.

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