Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program
About This Program
The program provides a comprehensive training experience in an academically affiliated, community-based hospital that serves a diverse population in a person-centered care approach. Residents are engaged in a variety of scholarly and wellness programs. Residency education takes place in a supportive, high quality learning environment that trains them to be competent, compassionate physicians to practice in any desired field including primary care, hospitalist and subspecialty practice.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Forugh F Homayounrooz, MD
Stamford Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Mary Dolan
Stamford Hospital
Locations
Stamford Hosp
PO Box 9317
1 Hospital Plaza
Stamford, CT 06902
1351 Washington Blvd
Stamford, CT 06902
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.