SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program

Surgery residency program in Stamford, Connecticut, sponsored by Stamford Hospital.

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About Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program

ACGME code
4400821364
Program director
Kevin Dwyer
Location
Stamford, Connecticut
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
816
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Stamford, Connecticut, sponsored by Stamford Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 816 applications and invited about 9.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates71%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White53%
  • Asian41%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%

Contact and location

Program director
Kevin Dwyer
Program coordinator
Vanessa Dyson
Coordinator phone
(203) 276-7467
Sponsoring institution
Stamford Hospital

Stamford Hospital 1 Hospital Plaza Stamford, CT 06902 Open in Google Maps

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program: frequently asked questions

Does Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program sponsor visas?

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program offer?

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program?

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program received 816 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 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 Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program located?

Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program is located at Stamford Hospital 1 Hospital Plaza Stamford, CT 06902. Its sponsoring institution is Stamford Hospital.

Who is the program director of Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program?

The program director is Kevin Dwyer. The program coordinator, Vanessa Dyson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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