Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program
About This Program
Our program follows a subspecialty sign out model, with anatomic and clinical pathology rotations evenly represented and equally rigorous. Our Clinical Laboratory Management rotation with the Chair is a unique opportunity. We offer ample elective time. We have over 120,000 surgical specimens, 200,000 cytology specimens, and over 1 million clinical laboratory tests per year. We have a large faculty group with subspecialty training. The hospitals are well staffed with Pathology Assistants.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cecilia Gimenez, MD
Northwell Health
Primary Program Contact
Johanna Peralta, BS
Northwell Health
Locations
125 Community Dr
Great Neck, NY 11021
270-05 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
300 Community Dr
Manhasset, NY 11030
6 Ohio Dr
Lake Success, NY 11042
10 Nevada Dr
Lake Success, NY 11042
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
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Application service release date
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 4
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.