New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) Program
About This Program
A unique + diverse fellowship with a rich history. The fellowship allows access to a wide variety of cases from shoulder to fingertip ranging from bread and butter to rare or complex. Led by Melvin Rosenwasser includes 7 hand surgeons with diverse practices, career stages, + areas of interest. We serve urban + suburban population. Rigorous weekly hand conference. Cadaver labs focused on anatomy +surgical tx..Exceptional training + life-long community through Carroll Hand Club Annual Meeting
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Melvin Paul Rosenwasser, MD
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Univ Med C
Primary Program Contact
Lee A Finno
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Univ Med C
Locations
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Univ Med C
11th Fl
622 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032-3720
525 E 68th St
New York, NY 10021
622 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
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Gap Experience Requirement
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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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 16, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 10 Vacation Days and 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.