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

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

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

ACGME code
1403500922
Program director
Robert Giacobbe
Location
Port Jefferson, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
3,739
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
39%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Port Jefferson, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,739 applications and invited about 5.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 39% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

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  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
18
Interview rate
5.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates9%
  • US DO graduates52%
  • US IMGs24%
  • Non-US IMGs15%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White31%
  • Asian54%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Robert Giacobbe
Program coordinator
Nancy Nunez
Coordinator phone
(631) 686-2549
Program phone
(631) 686-7650
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Internal Medicine Residency Program Mather Hospital 75 North Country Road Port Jefferson, NY 11777 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 39% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather 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. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Program offers 18 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Program received 3,739 applications and interviewed about 5.1% 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 Mather 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 Mather 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 Mather Hospital Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Program is located at Internal Medicine Residency Program Mather Hospital 75 North Country Road Port Jefferson, NY 11777. 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 Mather Hospital Program?

The program director is Robert Giacobbe. The program coordinator, Nancy Nunez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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