Programs/Internal Medicine/Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore Univesrity Hospital Program
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Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Bayshore, NY(Bay Shore, New York Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#527
Specialty Rank
$84,488
PGY1 Salary
38.9%
IMG %
#527
Internal Medicine Ranking
10th Percentile
Top 90% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403500001
- NRMP Code:
- 1417440C0; 1417440P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 24
- Female Faculty:
- 29.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
At South Shore University Hospital the surgery residency program aims to serve the a diverse community through the delivery of safe and comprehensive care and the creation, integration, and dissemination of new knowledge into surgical practice. The academic program promotes excellence in surgical knowledge, research and operative skills through a robust didactic and skills curriculum . Through a university and community practice surgeons residents experience a wide breadth of general surgery.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
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
Optional
Salary Progression
$84,488
PGY-1
$87,780
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 118(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $773K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $83K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 40.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 372K
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.59
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.69
Restaurant Meal
13.12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.44
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403500001
- NRMP Code:
- 1417440C0; 1417440P0
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Arman
- Email:
- acastro3@northwell.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 2/9/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 2/9/2026
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- 1417440C0, 1417440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
- Contact Person:
- Cathy Kourtis
- Contact Email:
- ckourtis@northwell.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
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
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 38.9%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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