Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program
About This Program
North Shore University Hospital is a Level 1 American College of Surgeon verified trauma center and a quaternary care center. The SICU at NSUH admits-approximately 1400 patients a year with the majority being from general surgery, trauma surgery and transplant services.-All visas will be subject to government policies and restrictions. Important Note: Northwell Health does not assume responsibility for payment of the $100,000 filing fee associated with H-1B petitions. If it is deemed that the $1
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kira Smith, MD, MS
Northwell Health
Primary Program Contact
Maliha Hossain, MD
Long Island Jewish Med Ctr
Locations
Northwell Health
1 Cohen
300 Community Dr
Manhasset, NY 11030-3816
125 Community Dr
Great Neck, NY 11021
300 Community Dr
Manhasset, NY 11030
269-01 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- 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 from a department chair
- 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 1 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 Positions Not 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
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 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.