Graduate Medical Education

Welcome to Graduate Medical Education at Westchester Medical Center Health Network, where exceptional clinical training, academic excellence, and compassionate patient care come together to prepare the next generation of physician leaders.

Why Train at WMCHealth?

As the only Level 1 Trauma Center for adults and children in the area, Westchester Medical Center provides trainees with the opportunity to care for patients with complex and diverse medical needs in a collaborative, high-acuity learning environment. Our residents and fellows work alongside renowned physicians and dedicated faculty who are committed to education, mentorship, innovation, and professional development.

Whether you are exploring residency or fellowship opportunities, we invite you to learn more about our programs, our people, and the exceptional training experiences that make Westchester Medical Center a rewarding place to begin and advance your career in medicine. We are proud to support our trainees as they develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become outstanding physicians and future leaders in healthcare.

Diverse Patient Population and Training Environments

WMCHealth serves patients from across the Hudson Valley and beyond, representing a wide spectrum of socioeconomic, cultural, and clinical backgrounds. Trainees gain a rich understanding of community and tertiary-level medicine, building the adaptability and empathy essential to modern practice.

Institutional Overview:

ACGME Accredited Programs: 44

• Residencies: 30
• Fellowships: 14
• Non-Standard Training Programs: 7

Trainees for 2026-2027:

• Residents: 371
• Fellows: 128
• In-rotators: ~150

New York Medical College-sponsored programs:

• Ophthalmology
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• General Practice Dentistry

Institutional Information:

Visa Sponsorship J1

Westchester Medical Center sponsors J-1 visas. The J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa is the most common visa used by international physicians participating in accredited U.S. residency and fellowship training programs. For physicians in clinical graduate medical education, the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), through its Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (EVSP), serves as the sole designated J-1 visa sponsor.

Applicants seeking J-1 sponsorship generally must:

• Obtain a position in an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship program.
• Meet ECFMG certification requirements, when applicable.
• Successfully complete the required USMLE examinations.
• Provide a valid Statement of Need from the Ministry of Health (or appropriate government authority) of their country of citizenship or most recent legal permanent residence.
• Meet all ECFMG and U.S. Department of State eligibility requirements for J-1 sponsorship.

Visa Sponsorship H1B

Westchester Medical Center does not sponsor H1B physician trainees requiring J-1 visas or other employment-based visas for residency or fellowship training, except in rare and exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and Chief Clinical Officer (CCO).  Requests for such rare and exceptional consideration must be submitted by the Program Director to the DIO.  Program candidates should clarify any necessary information regarding visa sponsorship with the applicable Program Director prior to program ranking or offer acceptance.

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