Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Thoracic Surgery Residency
New York, New YorkUniversityTrains at New York-Presbyterian Hospital
of 35 thoracic surgery residency programs · likely range #1 to #3
How it scores
- Clinical training91Top 10% in thoracic surgery
- Faculty depth84Top 25% in thoracic surgery
- Research87Top 25% in thoracic surgery
- Pay and cost of living4Bottom half in thoracic surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other thoracic surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Thoracic Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | New York, New York |
| Main training hospital | New York-Presbyterian Hospital |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | Not published |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $2,300 a month |
| Pay against rent | — |
| Visa sponsorship | Not stated |
| Positions a year | 2 |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons thoracic surgery
306 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Expert Consensus Document on Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis in People Who Inject DrugsAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Arterial Switch Operation in the First 2 Days of LifeAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database: 2026 Update on Outcomes and ResearchAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Questions
Where is the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons thoracic surgery residency?
The program trains residents in New York, New York. Its main training hospital is New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
How much do thoracic surgery residents earn at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons?
The program has not published its PGY-1 salary on its website. Ask the program directly.
Does Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons sponsor visas for thoracic surgery residents?
The program's website does not say. Ask the program before you apply.
How is Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons ranked for thoracic surgery?
It ranks #2 of 35 thoracic surgery programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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