Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The general surgical residency program offers a broad exposure to general surgery and to research options for interested candidates. There are electives in GS specialties. An international rotation is available.
Total Program Size
11
7
7
7
7
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1495440P2
1495440P0
1495440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
115
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
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
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
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
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
14
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4403521229
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
48
Program Director
First Name
Cary
Middle Name
B
Last Name
Aarons
Degrees
MD, MSEd
Address
NewYork Presbyterain/Columbia Univ Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery MHB 7GS-313
177 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10032
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.932882 40.845765)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jina
Last Name
Batista
Address
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Univ Med Ctr
7th Fl GS Rm 313
177 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10032
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.932882 40.845765)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
92.20
% IMG
7.70
% DO
0.00
% Female
51.30
% Male
48.60
Total Physician
65
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
15.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $75,964 | 20 | 30 |
| Year 2 | $83,783 | 20 | 30 |
| Year 3 | $90,651 | 20 | 30 |
| Year 4 | $93,199 | 20 | 30 |
| Year 5 | $96,365 | 20 | 30 |
Total Positions
39
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
June Start Date
16
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
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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