Programs/Transitional Year/Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Program
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Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Port Jefferson, NY(Jefferson, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
11
Positions
$84,488
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9993500258
- NRMP Code:
- 2187999P3
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 11
- Interviews:
- 92
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 36.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Launch your medical career with our exceptional Transitional Year program at Northwell Mather! Experience the best of both worlds: the supportive environment of a community-based hospital with dedicated medical staff within an award-winning hospital, combined with the advantages of a great work/life balance. Enjoy a generous food allowance, explore nearby beaches, convenient railroad access to metropolitan areas, and the charm of suburban living.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- 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
$84,488
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9993500258
- NRMP Code:
- 2187999P3
- Total Positions:
- 11
- Interviews:
- 92
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Bradley Minter
- Email:
- bminter@northwell.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 12/14/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/7/2025 - 1/2/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
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:
- 2187999PO, 2187999P1, 2187999P2, 2187999P3, 2187999P4
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:
- Denise M Anderson
- Contact Email:
- danderson22@northwell.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11
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
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 18.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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