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. The program is distinguished by several key attributes that set it apart from other fellowship programs in this specialty. These include exceptional surgical volume and case complexity, exposure to internationally recognized faculty, a comprehensive and balanced curriculum, robust research opportunities, individualized mentorship, and a strong commitment to developing future leaders
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
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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
Year 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.