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Westchester Medical Center Program

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

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About Westchester Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403521227
Program director
Madalyn Neuwirth
Location
Valhalla, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,413
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
34%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Westchester Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by Westchester Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,413 applications and invited about 9.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 34% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
9.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White29%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Madalyn Neuwirth
Program coordinator
Kathleen Kertelits
Coordinator phone
(914) 493-8099
Program phone
(914) 703-7972
Sponsoring institution
Westchester Medical Center

Department of Surgery Taylor Pavillion, Suite D-322 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 34% of residents at Westchester Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Westchester Medical Center Program offer?

Westchester Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Westchester Medical Center Program?

Westchester Medical Center Program received 1,413 applications and interviewed about 9.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 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 Westchester Medical Center Program located?

Westchester Medical Center Program is located at Department of Surgery Taylor Pavillion, Suite D-322 Valhalla, NY 10595. Its sponsoring institution is Westchester Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Westchester Medical Center Program?

The program director is Madalyn Neuwirth. The program coordinator, Kathleen Kertelits, is the usual contact for application questions.

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