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New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program

Surgery residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by New York Presbyterian Hospital.

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About New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program

ACGME code
4403521211
Program director
Christopher Agrusa
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,542
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by New York Presbyterian Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,542 applications and invited about 7.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
7.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates82%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White54%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Agrusa
Program coordinator
David Fehling
Coordinator phone
(646) 962-8418
Program phone
(646) 962-8450
Sponsoring institution
New York Presbyterian Hospital

525 East 68th Street-Box 207 New York, NY 10065 Open in Google Maps

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program: frequently asked questions

Does New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program IMG-friendly?

About 18% of residents at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program offer?

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program offers 8 first-year Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program?

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program received 1,542 applications and interviewed about 7.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program located?

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program is located at 525 East 68th Street-Box 207 New York, NY 10065. Its sponsoring institution is New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Who is the program director of New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program?

The program director is Christopher Agrusa. The program coordinator, David Fehling, is the usual contact for application questions.

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