Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program is based at a leading New York children's hospital. Fellows gain exposure to a remarkably diverse patient population, representing a wide range of diagnoses, socioeconomic backgrounds, insurance types, and ethnicities, providing a uniquely comprehensive clinical experience. Robust research and educational opportunities are readily available, fostering scholarly activity and preparing fellows for leadership roles in the field. -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ruee Huang, MD
Northwell Health
Primary Program Contact
Peter Weigele
Cohen Children's Med Ctr
Locations
Northwell Health
Ste 202
300 Old Country Rd
Mineola, NY 11501-4116
125 Community Dr
Great Neck, NY 11021
269-01 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
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
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
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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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 4 through Year 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.