Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Pediatric Surgery training program at Cohen Children's Hospital- Northwell Health services much of Long Island and Queens County, one of the most ethnically diverse areas in the US. Fellows in Pediatric Surgery will become skilled in all aspects of complex neonatal and pediatric general and thoracic surgery, utilizing both open and minimally invasive techniques. The program has a long history of producing outstanding and safe pediatric surgeons.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Samuel Z Soffer, MD
Cohen Children's Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Rosanne Milano
Northwell Cohen Children's Med Ctr
Locations
Cohen Children's Med Ctr
Ste M15
1111 Marcus Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
125 Community Dr
Great Neck, NY 11021
1275 York Ave
New York, NY 10021
269-01 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Jan 9, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Feb 2, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 8, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Feb 1, 2027 - Mar 30, 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-6 through PGY-7
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.