Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Spine Fellowship Program at HSS in NYC consistently demonstrates the highest standard of clinical excellence, surgical training, academic rigor and professional development, making one of the most distinguished and sought after spine fellowships in the country. The program is fully aligned with ACGME core competencies and fellows exceed milestones. Our clinical volume and diversity of cases allow for a well-balanced exposure to all spinal procedures.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Han Jo Kim, MD
Hosp for Special Surgery
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer Johnson
Hosp for Special Surgery
Locations
Hosp for Special Surgery
Ortho Surgery of the Spine Pgm
535 E 70th St
New York, NY 10021
1275 York Ave
New York, NY 10021
130 W Kingsbridge Rd
Bronx, NY 10468
100 Woods Rd
Valhalla, NY 10595
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
Data not provided by program
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
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 domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.