Westchester Medical Center Program
About This Program
The largest Pulmonology Division by faculty in NY state, the program offers extensive inpatient & outpatient exposure in general & specialized Pulmonology clinics with robust bronchoscopy, sleep and PFT services. Electives in interventional bronchoscopy & allergy care and rotations at a long-term care vent program enhance the program. Clinical, translational/ basic science research opportunities available and supported for fellows. Didactics of 5 hours a week, presented by fellows & faculty.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sankaran Sivarama Krishnan, MD, MPH
Westchester Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer Luchetta
New York Med Coll
Locations
Westchester Med Ctr
Skyline 1N-D30
40 Sunshine Cottage Rd
Valhalla, NY 10595
Bradhurst Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 20, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 20, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- 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
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through 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.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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