New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) Program
About This Program
1. All around program including all aspects of genetics training including prenatal, dysmorphology, general genetics, biochemical genetics, cancer genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, genomics, bioinformatics and research. - 2. All training done in Columbia Campus. No need for external rotations - 3. Full didactic annual series, case conferences, genetics grand rounds, journal club. - 4. Full range of laboratory exposure in biochemical genetics, cytogenetics and molecular genetics at Col
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alejando Daniel Iglesias, MD
NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Chil
Primary Program Contact
Elaine Pereira
Columbia Univ Irving Med Ctr
Locations
NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Chil
Div of Genetics CHONY North 718
3959 Broadway
New York, NY 10032
525 E 68th St
New York, NY 10021
622 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032
550 First Ave
New York, NY 10016-1111
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 17, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.