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

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

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Salary Progression

$84,488
PGY-1
$87,780
PGY-2
$89,975
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
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
Glen Oaks, NY
Metropolitan Area
Oaks, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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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

Nominal Salary
$84,488
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$65,495
Value Rating
Challenging
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
Program Website:
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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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
13
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:13
PGY-2:13
PGY-3:13
PGY-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
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
4.1%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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