Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program

Staten Island, NYLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Our program offers comprehensive training with diverse rotations as well as away rotations which provide specialized exposure, enriching clinical skills and multidisciplinary patient care. Our program stands out with cutting-edge research opportunities, advanced therapies, and collaborative patient care, ensuring both clinical expertise and a strong foundation in innovation.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

3 Positions

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2025

Avg Work Hours

70 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$94K-$103K

20 Vacation Days
negotiable sick days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Meekoo Dhar, MD
Staten Island Univ Hosp Florina Cancer

[email protected]
(718) 226-6184

Primary Program Contact

Samah Mohamed, MD
Staten Island Univ Hosp

[email protected]
(718) 226-9459
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 1553531144

Locations

Staten Island Univ Hosp Florina Cancer
Hematology/Oncology Pgm
256C Mason Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305

Sponsor Location

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

125 Community Dr
Great Neck, NY 11021

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Staten Island University Hospital-Northwell Health

475 Seaview Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305-3498

North Shore University Hospital-Northwell Health

300 Community Dr
Manhasset, NY 11030

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

16 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

5.4:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1515155F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

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

1.3:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

22.2%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (9)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

70 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

10 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 - N/A

NGO

Year 2 - N/A

NGO

Year 3 - N/A

NGO

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

Yes

H-1B visa

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s3

PGY-2s2

PGY-3s2

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

AUG17

Application Due

Aug 17, 2025

SEP1

Interview Period Starts

Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025

2027 - 2028

AUG16

Application Due

Aug 16, 2026

SEP1

Interview Period Starts

Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

20%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

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

Educational Benefits

Offered

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

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Required NGO (wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

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

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

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)

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
Disability insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Group life insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$94K-$103K

PGY-4 through PGY-7

PGY-4

$94,264

PGY-5

$96,374

PGY-6

$100,380

PGY-7

$102,900

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20

Sick DaysNGO

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

90 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

Quality of Life Information*

Staten Island, NY

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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Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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