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Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Huntington Hospital Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Huntington, NY(Huntington, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#44
Specialty Rank
$80,465
PGY1 Salary
3.3%
IMG %
#44
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
79th Percentile
Top 21% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603500224
NRMP Code:
2319260C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
2.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
75
0
Part-Time Physicians:
20
Female Faculty:
9.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our residency focuses on producing the most qualified, most-well rounded, and best educated orthopedic surgeons. The program produces this with a combination of busy academic and community based rotations. Northwell Health is home to nationally and internationally renowned orthopedic surgeons. We have a collegial team of orthopedic surgeons, residents, research team, and administrative staff that strive to improve the residency on a real time basis.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 weeks

Salary Progression

$80,465
PGY-1
$83,600
PGY-2
$85,690
PGY-3
$89,775
PGY-4
$91,785
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Huntington, NY
Metropolitan Area
Huntington, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
111(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$741K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.7K/mo
Median Household Income
$36K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
40.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
19,994,379
Median Age
31 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.54
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
64"
Humidity
56%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$3.53
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$80,465
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$72,491
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603500224
NRMP Code:
2319260C0STEP
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Randy Cohn
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
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:
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:
2319260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Huntington Hospital-Northwell Health
Primary Teaching Site:
Huntington Hospital-Northwell Health
Contact Person:
Erica Ardito
Contact Email:
eardito@northwell.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6
PGY-5:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
3.3%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
63.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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