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Westchester Medical Center Program

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

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About Westchester Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4003521162
Program director
Stephanie Cristofano-Casella
Location
Valhalla, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,087
Latest cycle
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Westchester Medical Center Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by Westchester Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,087 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates59%
  • US DO graduates16%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Demographics

  • Women49%
  • Men51%
  • White57%
  • Asian30%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Stephanie Cristofano-Casella
Program coordinator
Patty Williamson
Coordinator phone
(914) 493-1939
Program phone
(914) 493-1934
Sponsoring institution
Westchester Medical Center

100 Woods Road Behavioral Health Center/Taylor Pavilion North 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 25% of residents at Westchester Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Westchester Medical Center Program offer?

Westchester Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Westchester Medical Center Program located?

Westchester Medical Center Program is located at 100 Woods Road Behavioral Health Center/Taylor Pavilion North Valhalla, NY 10595. Its sponsoring institution is Westchester Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Westchester Medical Center Program?

The program director is Stephanie Cristofano-Casella. The program coordinator, Patty Williamson, is the usual contact for application questions.