Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program
About This Program
The program provides valuable experience interpreting a high-volume and diverse caseload and hands-on training in performing superficial FNA biopsies under ultrasound guidance. The fellow is involved in rapid on-site evaluation procedures, providing adequacy with graduated responsibilities. Our integrated approach enables the direct correlation of core biopsies and their associated touch preparations, thereby enhancing diagnostic acumen.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cecilia Elena Gimenez, MD
Northwell Health
Primary Program Contact
Miranda Pedroza, MD
Northwell Health
Locations
Northwell Health
Ste 104
2200 Northern Blvd
Lake Success, NY 11548
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
Application Information
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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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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 or outside 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
2027 - 2028
Interview Period Starts
Aug 14, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
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.