Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Lake Success, NY(Success, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#47
Specialty Rank
$65,000
PGY1 Salary
40.0%
IMG %
#47
Radiation oncology Ranking
47th Percentile
Top 53% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4303512145
- NRMP Code:
- 1700430A0J1H1BF1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Department of Radiation Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell offers a structured/individualized training program in Radiation Oncology with up to one year of dedicated research. Our mission is to nurture & inspire the careers of future academic & clinical leaders in Radiation Oncology & prepare residents to enter academic or private practice. We have outstanding teaching, diverse pathology, generous resources, & research opportunities at The Feinstein Institute & Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,000
PGY-1
$80,000
PGY-2
$82,000
PGY-3
$85,500
PGY-4
$87,000
PGY-5
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
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 99(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $580K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $77K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 39.5%0
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.72
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
69°F
Winter
39°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
62"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
18.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.87
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4303512145
- NRMP Code:
- 1700430A0J1H1BF1
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rajiv Sharma
- Email:
- rsharma12@northwell.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2024 - 11/30/2024
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2024 - 2/15/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- 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:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1700430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center-Northwell Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center-Northwell Health
- Contact Person:
- Leonie Randall
- Contact Email:
- lrandall2@northwell.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
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
- 40.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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