Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview Hospital Program

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

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About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview Hospital Program

ACGME code
1203500726
Program director
Lisa Schoenberger
Location
Plainview, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
749
Latest cycle
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Plainview, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 749 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
10
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates86%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White43%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Lisa Schoenberger
Program coordinator
Barbara Ramirez
Coordinator phone
(516) 719-2543
Program phone
(516) 719-2547
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

888 Old Country Rd Plainview, NY 11803-4914 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview Hospital Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 Plainview Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview Hospital Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview 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 Plainview Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview Hospital Program is located at 888 Old Country Rd Plainview, NY 11803-4914. 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 Plainview Hospital Program?

The program director is Lisa Schoenberger. The program coordinator, Barbara Ramirez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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