Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
WMCHealth is the home of the only tertiary care hospital with a Level 1 Trauma Center and Children's Hospital in the Hudson Valley. Our trainees at WMCHealth are exposed to a broad clinical experience. Upon completion of their residency, we expect our graduates to be equipped with the skills necessary to be outstanding general Otolaryngologists or as Fellows enrolled in a subspecialty training program.
Total Program Size
1
1
1
1
1
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2157280C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
39
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
235
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
235
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
365
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
12
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2803500001
Beeper or Home Call
0
48
48
48
48
Program Director
First Name
Jennifer
Middle Name
D
Last Name
McLevy-Bazzanella
Degrees
MD
Address
Westchester Med Ctr
Taylor Pavilion Rm D-213
100 Woods Rd
Valhalla, NY 10595
United States
Phone
Geolocation
POINT (-73.806517 41.089121)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Stephanie
Last Name
Brifu
Degrees
BA
Address
Westchester Med Ctr
Taylor Pavilion Rm 0125
100 Woods Rd
Valhalla, NY 10595-1530
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.806517 41.089121)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
54.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 1 | Array | |
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $68,863 | ||
| Year 2 | $74,283 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $77,711 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $79,997 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $86,282 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
5
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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First Year Positions
1