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Applying and Interviewing

Applications

Thank you for your interest in our program.

We are accepting applications to the program are made through the Electronic Residency Applications Service (ERAS).

Positions:

The Department of Surgery is offering the following positions for the 2010-2011 academic year:

• 7 categorical general surgery positions

• 1 combined categorical general surgery / plastic surgery position

• 18 designated preliminary positions (Orthopedics, ENT, OMFS, Urology, Neurosurgery)

• 4 nondesignated preliminary positions

Deadline for completed ERAS applications for the 2010-2011 year: November 6th, 2009

Application Requirements:

A completed application includes:

1. Completed ERAS application

2. Personal statement

3. Curriculum vitae

4. Official transcript from your medical school

5. Dean's letter

6. Three letters of recommendation

7. USMLE board scores (minimum of 90^th percentile expected)

Visas:

As of the 2008-2009 academic year, New York Presbyterian Hospital will no longer sponsor new incoming H1B visas, although we will continue to sponsor J1 visas.

For more detailed information please contact us.

For specific policies regarding candidacy for surgical residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia), please see the section on Eligibility.

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Interviews

This year, we have 3 interview days (December 12^th 2009, January 9^th 2010, and January 16^th 2010).  In addition, on the evening prior to each interview, an informal gathering is arranged by the house staff, usually at an establishment on the Upper West Side.

Each applicant is scheduled for two 30-minute one-on-one interviews with faculty members and 1 interview with a Senior Resident. The program director and the department chairman meet the candidates for an introductory lecture, are present throughout the day for informal discussions about research and career plans, and join the applicants and housestaff for a luncheon on completion of the day's interviews.

Please note that parking is provided during the interview day by the program in the hospital parking lot located at 165th and Fort Washington. Please retain your parking ticket for certification.

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Travel Assistance

The residency office is located on the 7th floor of Milstein Hospital Hospital Building (7 Garden North, Rm 313) at 177 Fort Washington Street (between 165th and 168th Streets), New York, New York, 10032.  Help getting to and around Columbia is available, or you can contact the residency office.

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