Programs/Internal Medicine/Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Forest Hills Hospital Program
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Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Forest Hills, NY(Hills, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
38
Positions
$84,488
PGY1 Salary
59.5%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403521468
- NRMP Code:
- 2062140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 38
- Interviews:
- 400
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 40
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
*Affiliated with the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine - *Situated in Forest Hills in Queens, NY, 20 minutes from Manhattan - * Diverse and complex case mix - *Strong foundation for fellowship in the medical subspecialties, preliminary program training and careers in primary care medicine and hospital medicine - *Leadership, teaching, and research opportunities - *Additional elective experiences through Northwell Health affiliations - *Global Health Electives - *Mentoring Program
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$84,488
PGY-1
$87,780
PGY-2
$89,975
PGY-3
$94,264
PGY-4
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 104(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $562K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $48K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 97K
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.59
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
15.36
Gas (per gallon)
$4.03
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403521468
- NRMP Code:
- 2062140C0
- Total Positions:
- 38
- Interviews:
- 400
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Regine Cherazard
- Email:
- rcherazard@northwell.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/7/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2062140C0, 2062140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
- Contact Person:
- Cynthia Rodriguez
- Contact Email:
- crodriguez33@northwell.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 14
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:14PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 59.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 90th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 29.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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