Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Manhasset, NY(Manhasset, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#48
Specialty Rank
$84,488
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %
#48
Neurological surgery Ranking
60th Percentile
Top 40% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603531130
- NRMP Code:
- 1700160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 42
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 78
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 44
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Program offers comprehensive training in all aspects of stereotactic radiosurgery, and offers residents the opportunity to complete enfolded fellowships in several of our CAST fellowships. Research opportunities are available through collaboration with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories as well as the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, located on the Manhasset Campus. Completion of a PhD program through the Elmezzi Graduate School of Molecular Medicine is available.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- 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
- 114(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $623K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $65K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 32.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.7000000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.31
Restaurant Meal
18.88
Gas (per gallon)
$4.96
Gym Membership
53
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603531130
- NRMP Code:
- 1700160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 42
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael Schulder
- Email:
- mschulder@northwell.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/29/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/10/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1700160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- North Shore University Hospital-Northwell Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- North Shore University Hospital-Northwell Health
- Contact Person:
- Rita A Raio
- Contact Email:
- rraio@northwell.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3PGY-7:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 12.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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