Residency

Neurology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital

Staten Island, New York
Program website
Accepts J-1 Accepts H-1B
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required at application
    “all foreign graduates must be certified by the Education Council of Foreign Medical Graduates to apply to our program”
  • Accepts graduates within 5 years of graduation
    “We prefer applicants who are within five years of graduation from medical school”
  • Hands-on clinical rotations preferable to observerships; specific duration not stated but FAQ references "minimum of 4 weeks"
    “Clinical experience in the U.S. is required for all international medical graduates. Hands-on clinical rotations are preferable to observerships.”
per physicians.northwell.edu ↗
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $84,488 PGY-2 $87,780 PGY-3 $89,975 PGY-4 $94,264
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Institution & Resident Share Cost Paid leave 90 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 56 Longest shift (Y1) 24 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 36.8% (2025 survey) DO 36.8% US-MD 26.3% Total positions 18 Interviews per spot ~14 Faculty:resident 1.3 Setting University-based NRMP main match No
Requirements
Prior US GME No Step 1 pass required of IMGs Yes Step 2 CK pass required of IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 3 Required letters Faculty Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Required Tracks Academic Preliminary positions Offered Starts June Applications open 2025-09-01
Benefits Housing stipend, Free parking, On-call meal allowance, Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.