Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program
About This Program
The ACGME-accredited Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Staten Island University Hospital is a one-year program focused on comprehensive patient care, symptom management, and quality of life improvement. Fellows gain expertise through clinical training, didactic learning, research, and leadership development. Core competencies include medical knowledge, communication, professionalism, and system-based practice, preparing graduates to lead in palliative care.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Samuel Anandan, MD
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Nor
Primary Program Contact
Laura Nedzelskiy, MD
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Nor
Locations
125 Community Dr
Great Neck, NY 11021
475 Seaview Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305-3498
100 E 77th St
New York, NY 10021
210 E 64th St
New York, NY 10021
300 Community Dr
Manhasset, NY 11030
269-01 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
375 Seguine Ave
Staten Island, NY 10309
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
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(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
Sep 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- 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 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.