Programs/Psychiatry/Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Zucker Hillside Hospital Program
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PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Glen Oaks, NY(Oaks, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
52
Positions
#34
Specialty Rank
$84,488
PGY1 Salary
6.1%
IMG %
#34
Psychiatry Ranking
90th Percentile
Top 10% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003521142
- NRMP Code:
- 1860400C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 125
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 39
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 84
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 16
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 43.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Zucker Hillside's Psychiatry Residency fosters clinician growth by connecting personal calling with community needs. Our Pathways to Expertise Program embodies this, offering diverse treatment modalities (inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital, ER, community mental health) all on one campus. New York's diversity offers a unique opportunity to develop and practice cultural humility in care.
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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$84,488
PGY-1
$87,780
PGY-2
$89,975
PGY-3
$94,264
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
- 129(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $610K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $54K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 32.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 233K
- Median Age
- 39 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.62
- Poverty Rate
- 29.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
64%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
17.12
Gas (per gallon)
$4.49
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003521142
- NRMP Code:
- 1860400C0
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 125
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael B Greenspan
- Email:
- mgreenspan@northwell.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/6/2026 - 2/5/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1860400C0, 1860400C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Zucker Hillside Hospital-Northwell Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Zucker Hillside Hospital-Northwell Health
- Contact Person:
- Sueanna Torres
- Contact Email:
- storres1@northwell.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13PGY-4:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 6.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.1%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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