Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Great Neck, NY(Neck, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#69
Specialty Rank
$80,465
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#69
Ophthalmology Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403521102
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 68
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 67
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 36
- Female Faculty:
- 48.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 95%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Virtual reality simulator for learning cataract surgery, night float call system, private practice and resident clinic experiences, asynchronous and live didactic sessions.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$80,465
PGY-1
$83,600
PGY-2
$85,690
PGY-3
$89,775
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
- 121(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $572K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $84K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 31.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.64
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
66%
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:
- 2403521102
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 68
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jules Asher Winokur
- Email:
- jwinokur@northwell.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 12/12/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 25
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
- Primary Teaching Site:
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
- Contact Person:
- Mary Ellen Koster
- Contact Email:
- mkoster1@northwell.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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