AnesthesiologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Bayshore, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program

ACGME code
0403500001
Program director
Ngugi Kinyungu
Location
Bayshore, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
770
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Anesthesiology residency program in Bayshore, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

In the latest application cycle the program received 770 applications and invited about 6.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
6.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs42%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White25%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American33%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Ngugi Kinyungu
Program coordinator
Dianne Hummel
Coordinator phone
(631) 894-5939
Program phone
(312) 434-1113
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

301 E. Main St. Bayshore, NY 11706 Open in Google Maps

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program received 770 applications and interviewed about 6.1% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program is located at 301 E. Main St. Bayshore, NY 11706. Its sponsoring institution is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Who is the program director of Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program?

The program director is Ngugi Kinyungu. The program coordinator, Dianne Hummel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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