Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
August
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program at Westchester Medical College is a two-year training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and offers exceptional training.-Westchester Medical Center Valhalla Campus is the main hospital and the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network; it is the main provider of advanced surgical services in the entire Hudson Valley region. This facility is a 652-bed hospital that provides care in all surgical specialties with the Vascular Division being one of the busiest on campus. This is complemented by the Mid-Hudson Campus, a 243-bed community hospital. This objective is achieved with the help of extremely dedicated and highly trained faculty
Total Program Size
2
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
5
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
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
24
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
95
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
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
Fully Paid by Institution
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
60
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
365
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4503544110
Beeper or Home Call
48
48
Program Director
First Name
Romeo
Middle Name
Bleza
Last Name
Mateo
Degrees
MD, BA
Address
Westchester Medical Center
Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program
100 Woods Rd
Valhalla, NY 10595-1530
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.806341 41.088173)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Stephanie
Last Name
Brifu
Degrees
BA
Address
Westchester Medical Center
Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program
100 Woods Rd
Valhalla, NY 10595-1530
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.806341 41.088173)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
0.00
% IMG
100.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
0.00
% Male
100.00
Total Physician
10
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
0.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | |||
| Year 6 | $95,899 | 24 | 12 |
| Year 7 | $99,787 | 24 | 12 |
Total Positions
4
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
August Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.wmchealth.org/graduate-medical-education
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
On
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Specialty Universal Dates
On
Open House
On
Second Look
On
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
On
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
On
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
Off
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
On
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off