Westchester Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by Westchester Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
