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Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program

Dermatology residency program in Lake Success, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program

ACGME code
0803500126
Program director
Sergey Rekhtman
Location
Lake Success, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
332
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Lake Success, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 332 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Dermatology programs, which interview about 12.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White44%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Sergey Rekhtman
Program coordinator
Ankuri Desai
Coordinator phone
–
Program phone
(516) 719-3376
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

1991 Marcus Avenue Suite 300 Lake Success, NY 11042 Open in Google Maps

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program: frequently asked questions

Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell 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 Program IMG-friendly?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program offer?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program offers 5 first-year Dermatology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program received 332 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell 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 Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program is located at 1991 Marcus Avenue Suite 300 Lake Success, NY 11042. Its sponsoring institution is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Who is the program director of Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program?

The program director is Sergey Rekhtman. The program coordinator, Ankuri Desai, is the usual contact for application questions.

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