After a completed application has been received from CAS and reviewed by a committee made up of departmental clinical and scientific faculty candidates will be contacted for interviews. Interviews are normally held during the month of December. Salary for residents is consistent with other institutions in the New York City area. Medical malpractice, health and disability insurance are all provided by the Medical Center. A variety of housing options are available including large, inexpensive apartments near the Hospital.
Many residents choose to live on Manhattan's Upper West Side, which is an easy and short commute.
Those with families often choose to live north of the medical center in Westchester County or across the Hudson River in New Jersey. Residents are given four weeks of vacation each year. Additionally, they are encouraged to attend one approved ophthalmic meeting per year. Travel expenses for residents presenting papers or participating in scientific programs are subsidized by the Department.