Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Program

Stamford, CTLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Direct access to faculty to develop strong mentoring relationships. 100% fellowship acceptance. No competing surgical fellows. Outside rotations in burn, pediatrics, transplant and shock trauma. ACLS/BLS/ATLS/ATOM Courses provided. Board review course support. Fundamentals of Surgical Curriculum for new Interns. FLS/FES prep. Surgical Sim lab, monthly Journal club. Full Columbia Library Access. Research Department, annual research day. Elective 4th year rotations.

Program Length

5 Years

First Year Positions

5 Positions

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Avg Work Hours

80 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

21 Vacation Days
6 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Kevin Dwyer, MD
Stamford Hosp

[email protected]
(203) 276-7467

Primary Program Contact

Vanessa Dyson
Stamford Hosp

[email protected]
(203) 276-7467
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/9/2025

Program ID: 4400821364

Locations

Stamford Hosp
Dept of Surgery
1 Hospital Plaza
Stamford, CT 06902

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Stamford Hospital

1 Hospital Plaza
Stamford, CT 06902

Participant Locations

Bridgeport Hospital

267 Grant St
Bridgeport, CT 06610-2870

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106-3316

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

622 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

80 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

16:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1095440P0, 1095440C0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter from a department chair

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Yes, Minimum 1, Maximum --

Required Supplemental Information

Yes

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

1:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

37.5%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (18)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 15, July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

80 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Every fifth night for 12 month(s)

Year 2 - Every fifth night for 11 month(s)

Year 3 - Every fifth night for 10 month(s)

Year 4 - Every fifth night for 11 month(s)

Year 5 - Every fifth night for 12 month(s)

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s5

PGY-2s3

PGY-3s3

PGY-4s3

PGY-5s3

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

DEC31

Application Due

Dec 31, 2025

NOV6

Interview Period Starts

Nov 6, 2001 - Jan 22, 2026

2027 - 2028

DEC31

Application Due

Dec 31, 2026

NOV5

Interview Period Starts

Nov 5, 2026 - Jan 21, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

10%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

Housing stipend

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

Research rotation

Not available

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Another track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Group life insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 6 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days21

Sick Days6

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

21 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

21 days

Quality of Life Information*

Stamford, CT

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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