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Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical Center Program

Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Lake Success, NY(Success, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#56
Specialty Rank
$89,975
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#56
Child neurology Ranking
30th Percentile
Top 70% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1853521055
NRMP Code:
1861185C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Shefali N Karkare
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
Non-Physician Staff:
8
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
58.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are affiliated with the largest free standing Children's Hospital in the region and consistent ranked highly by the U.S.News amongst the top pediatric neurology and neurosurgery programs. We are a Level 4 Epilepsy center accredited by NAEC with an active SEEG and neurostimulation program. With several subspecialties: sleep neurology, neuromuscular medicine, neuro oncology, neuroimmunology and pediatric headache, we offer diverse and compassionate care with supportive learning environment.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$89,975
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$89,975
PGY-3
$94,264
PGY-4
$96,374
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Lake Success, NY
Metropolitan Area
Success, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
99(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$580K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$77K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
28.5%

Demographics & Community

Population
156K
Median Age
29 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.72
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
69°F
Winter
39°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
62"
Humidity
54%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
18.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.87
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$89,975
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$90,884
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1853521055
NRMP Code:
1861185C0YOG
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Shefali N Karkare
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1861185C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cohen Children's Medical Center-Northwell Health
Primary Teaching Site:
Cohen Children's Medical Center-Northwell Health
Contact Person:
Makeda Gadson
Contact Email:
mgadson@northwell.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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