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Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program

PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Staten Island, NY(Island, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#195
Specialty Rank
$80,465
PGY1 Salary
88.0%
IMG %
#195
Pediatrics Ranking
10th Percentile
Top 90% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203513423
NRMP Code:
1515320C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
180

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
9/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
35
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
72.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Welcome to the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Pediatric Residency Training Program at Staten Island University Hospital. As a part of Northwell Health, the largest health system in New York, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, our program is committed to providing excellence in patient care, education and research. At the same time, we strive to ensure a collegial and supportive environment in which residents thrive.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • 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
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$80,465
PGY-1
$83,600
PGY-2
$85,690
PGY-3
00

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

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
127(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$642K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$83K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
35.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
19,994,379
Median Age
27 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.22999999999999998
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
52%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
18.08
Gas (per gallon)
$4.75
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$80,465
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$63,358
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203513423
NRMP Code:
1515320C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
180
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Cynthia Juae Chang
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
10/15/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
0

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1515320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Staten Island University Hospital-Northwell Health
Primary Teaching Site:
Staten Island University Hospital-Northwell Health
Contact Person:
Michelle LaMonaca

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
88.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
66th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
12.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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