Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical Center Program
About This Program
Cohen Children's Medical Center is the largest provider of pediatric health services in New York State. Due to its unique location, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases specialty serves a diverse patient population from different ethnic backgrounds as well as socio-economic status. The diversity exposes trainees to a wide range of infectious disease presentations including rare and complex cases that reflect the varied backgrounds of patients who are either immunocompetent or immunocompromised.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sujatha Rajan, MD
Cohen Children's Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Ruby Ingrassellino, MD
Cohen Children's Med Ctr
Locations
Cohen Children's Med Ctr
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Pgm
269-01 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
125 Community Dr
Great Neck, NY 11021
269-01 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
300 Community Dr
Manhasset, NY 11030
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 6, 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-4 through PGY-6
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.