Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical Center Program
About This Program
We are affiliated with the largest free standing Children's Hospital in the region and consistent ranked highly by the U.S.News amongst the top pediatric neurology and neurosurgery programs. We are a Level 4 Epilepsy center accredited by NAEC with an active SEEG and neurostimulation program. With several subspecialties: sleep neurology, neuromuscular medicine, neuro oncology, neuroimmunology and pediatric headache, we offer diverse and compassionate care with supportive learning environment.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shefali N Karkare, MD
Northwell Health
Primary Program Contact
Makeda Gadson
Northwell Health
Locations
Northwell Health
Ste W290
2001 Marcus Ave
Lake Success, NY 11042
125 Community Dr
Great Neck, NY 11021
269-01 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
270-05 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
300 Community Dr
Manhasset, NY 11030
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
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.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 7, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-3 through PGY-5
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.