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Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
New York, NY(New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA MSA Metro)
15
Positions
#40
Specialty Rank
$84,488
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#40
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
81st Percentile
Top 19% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603511175
NRMP Code:
1483260C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
42

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
30
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
3.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
95%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

9 weeks

Salary Progression

$84,488
PGY-1
$87,780
PGY-2
$89,975
PGY-3
$94,264
PGY-4
$99,374
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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

City & State
New York, NY
Metropolitan Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA MSA
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

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

Metropolitan Population
19,994,379
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

Nominal Salary
$84,488
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$71,600
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603511175
NRMP Code:
1483260C0YOG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
42
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michael A Zacchilli
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2026 - 10/5/2026
Interview Period:
1/4/2027 - 1/22/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
4
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
240
Min Step 2 Score:
240

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:
1483260C0

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:
Karine Ruiz
Contact Email:
kruiz11@northwell.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
84
Unpaid Leave Days:
14

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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