Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program
About This Program
Northwell Health participates in ~ 30,000 deliveries / year, providing a large denominator of clinical exposure including underserved and diverse populations. At our Center for High-Risk Pregnancy and Fetal Health, fellows play an active role in the multidisciplinary management of complicated pregnancies along with a team of genetic counselors, diabetic educators, pediatric specialists, and nurse navigators. Trainees get hands-on clinical training, including procedures, from 19 MFM attendings.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Caroline Pessel, MD
North Shore Univ Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Diandra Ledee, BA
North Shore Univ Hosp
Locations
North Shore Univ Hosp
Div of Maternal-Fetal Med Ste M10C
1111 Marcus Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
125 Community Dr
Great Neck, NY 11021
300 Community Dr
Manhasset, NY 11030
270-05 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
102-01 66th Rd
Forest Hills, NY 11375-2029
350 Community Dr
Manhasset, NY 11030
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
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 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 29, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 6, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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-5 through PGY-7
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.