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

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Staten Island, NY(Island, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#156
Specialty Rank
$84,488
PGY1 Salary
7.1%
IMG %
#156
Psychiatry Ranking
51st Percentile
Top 49% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003500312
NRMP Code:
1515400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
90

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
0
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
56.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

At Staten Island University Hospital, our close-knit Psychiatry program offers a distinct training path. Integrated within Northwell Health, we combine the strengths of a diverse community-based hospital with extensive system resources. This fosters an individualized learning environment, promoting a "family feel" and empowering residents to explore unique interests in depth.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$84,488
PGY-1
$87,780
PGY-2
$85,690
PGY-3
$94,264
PGY-4
0

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
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
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:
4003500312
NRMP Code:
1515400C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
90
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Anna Costakis
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/12/2026 - 1/11/2027
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:
205
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
1515400C0

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:
Linda Biondolillo

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
7.1%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
4th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
14.3%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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