Programs/Child neurology/Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical Center Program
Back to ProgramsZucker 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
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
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
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
- Email:
- skarkare@northwell.edu
- 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-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-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
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