Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program
About This Program
Welcome to the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Pediatric Residency Training Program at Staten Island University Hospital. As a part of Northwell Health, the largest health system in New York, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, our program is committed to providing excellence in patient care, education and research. At the same time, we strive to ensure a collegial and supportive environment in which residents thrive.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cynthia Juae Chang, MD
Staten Island Univ Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Michelle LaMonaca
Staten Island Univ Hosp
Locations
Staten Island Univ Hosp
Dept of Pediatrics
475 Seaview Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305-3498
125 Community Dr
Great Neck, NY 11021
475 Seaview Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305-3498
269-01 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
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: 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
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-1 through PGY-3
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.