Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program
About This Program
Our program trains residents across four unique sites spanning Long Island and Manhattan: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Cohen Children's Medical Center-the largest pediatric provider in NYS-Lenox Hill Hospital, and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, one of the most historic ENT institutions in the country. With 7,800+ cases annually, residents gain comprehensive exposure to all subspecialties, including head & neck oncologic and robotic surgery, microvascular reconstruction, skull base s
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Maja Svrakic, MD, MSEd
Long Island Jewish Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Brittany Newell, MS
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Locations
Long Island Jewish Med Ctr
Otolaryngology Pgm
430 Lakeville Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
125 Community Dr
Great Neck, NY 11021
270-05 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
100 E 77th St
New York, NY 10021
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Oct 5, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.