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NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program

Surgery residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

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About NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
4403521394
Program director
Chady Atallah
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,756
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by NYU Grossman School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,756 applications and invited about 8.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
8.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White58%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Chady Atallah
Program coordinator
Laurie Woldman
Coordinator phone
(212) 263-6378
Program phone
(646) 501-0584
Sponsoring institution
NYU Grossman School of Medicine

New York University Medical Center 550 First Avenue NBV15N1 New York, NY 10016 Open in Google Maps

NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at NYU Grossman School of Medicine 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 NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program offer?

NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program offers 8 first-year Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program?

NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program received 1,756 applications and interviewed about 8.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has NYU Grossman School of Medicine 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 NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program located?

NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program is located at New York University Medical Center 550 First Avenue NBV15N1 New York, NY 10016. Its sponsoring institution is NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Chady Atallah. The program coordinator, Laurie Woldman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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