Programs/Transitional Year/Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program
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Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Bay Shore, NY(Shore, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$80,465
PGY1 Salary
10.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9993500001
- NRMP Code:
- 1417999P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 125
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Female Faculty:
- 46.7%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our Transitional Year Residency Program was established in 2023 and we offer 10 highly competitive PGY1 positions per year. While most Transitional Year Programs are sponsored by Internal or Family Medicine programs, our program is unique in that we are sponsored by our Emergency Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Programs. This one-of-a-kind sponsorship will provide you with the perfect clinical foundation needed to build a successful career as a physician.
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$80,465
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
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
- 115(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $608K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $64K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 33.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 452K
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
12.96
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9993500001
- NRMP Code:
- 1417999P0
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 125
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- William Apterbach
- Email:
- wapterbach@northwell.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 2/26/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 2/28/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
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:
- 1417999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- South Shore University Hospital-Northwell Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- South Shore University Hospital-Northwell Health
- Contact Person:
- Katelyn Morgenstern
- Contact Email:
- kmorgenstern@northwell.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10
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
- IMG Percentage
- 10.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 10.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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