Resident Life

Housing and Transportation

Most of our residents live on the west side of Manhattan, which is easily accessible to subway lines that stop directly at our hospital on 168th Street and Broadway (A, C, and 1 train).  Residents also live in other areas of Manhattan, the Bronx, and the surrounding suburbs. 

Off-campus Housing

The Off-Campus Housing Office of Columbia University has apartment listings and advice about renting or subletting in New York City.

On-campus Housing

All full-time housestaff are eligible for hospital housing. NewYork-Presbyterian owns residential apartments located near the medical center as well as apartments located on the upper east side adjacent to the Cornell campus. There is regular weekday shuttle service provided from the Cornell campus to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for residents residing in the Cornell campus housing.

Transportation

The hospital is located next to the A, C, and 1 subway lines, along with many uptown and downtown buses. There is regular weekday shuttle service provided between all clinical sites. Residents also receive Lyft credits to cover late-night travel from the hospital. For car travel, the George Washington Bridge (less than a mile from the hospital) offers quick access to New Jersey and upstate New York. 

Salary and Benefits

Salaries for residents training at NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) are revised periodically and are competitive with similar northeast programs. Ample moonlighting opportunities are available.

2023-2024 Resident Salaries

• PGY-2:  $89,700
• PGY-3:  $97,000
• PGY-4:  $99,800
• PGY-5:  $103,200

New-York Presbyterian Hospital provides residents and fellows and their enrolled eligible dependents with a full benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance, vision, and dental plans
• Long-term disability and professional liability insurance
• Basic life insurance of $100,000

Additional options include spending accounts, legal and financial services, and a tax-sheltered annuity plan (408B). Dependent spending accounts and financial planning are also available.