New York Presbyterian Hospital Program
About This Program
he Spine and Sports Medicine Fellowship focuses on a comprehensive, nonsurgical approach to conditions and diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system. The emphasis of the program is to develop future leaders in sports medicine and interventional physiatry, who carry forth the department philosophy of aggressive diagnosis and conservative treatment.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Jonathan Kirschner, MD
Hosp for Special Surgery
Primary Program Contact
Deja Pressley
Hosp for Special Surgery
Locations
Hosp for Special Surgery
Spine & Sports Med Pgm
535 E 70th St
New York, NY 10021
525 E 68th St
New York, NY 10021
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
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
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
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.