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Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Forest Hills Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Forest Hills, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Forest Hills Hospital Program

ACGME code
1403521468
Program director
Regine Cherazard
Location
Forest Hills, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
2,436
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
59%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Forest Hills Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Forest Hills, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,436 applications and invited about 14.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 59% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
14.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates32%
  • US IMGs37%
  • Non-US IMGs22%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White17%
  • Asian61%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Regine Cherazard
Program coordinator
Shenice Polynice
Coordinator phone
(718) 470-4557
Program phone
(718) 830-4352
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Long Island Jewish Forest Hills 102-01 66th Road Department of Medicine Forest Hills, NY 11375 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Forest Hills Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Forest Hills Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 59% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Forest Hills Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Forest Hills Hospital Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Forest Hills Hospital Program received 2,436 applications and interviewed about 14.4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Forest Hills Hospital Program is located at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills 102-01 66th Road Department of Medicine Forest Hills, NY 11375. 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 Forest Hills Hospital Program?

The program director is Regine Cherazard. The program coordinator, Shenice Polynice, is the usual contact for application questions.

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