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

Internal Medicine residency program in Norwalk, Connecticut, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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

ACGME code
1400831086
Program director
Raman Gill-Meyer
Location
Norwalk, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
4,006
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
91%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Norwalk Hospital Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Norwalk, Connecticut, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,006 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 91% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
5.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates2%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs84%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White36%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino22%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Raman Gill-Meyer
Program coordinator
Dawn DeSantis
Coordinator phone
(203) 852-2303
Program phone
(203) 852-2025
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Norwalk Hospital Department of Medicine 34 Maple Street Norwalk, CT 06856 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 91% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Norwalk 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 Norwalk Hospital Program offer?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Norwalk Hospital Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Norwalk Hospital Program received 4,006 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk Hospital Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Norwalk Hospital Program is located at Norwalk Hospital Department of Medicine 34 Maple Street Norwalk, CT 06856. 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 Norwalk Hospital Program?

The program director is Raman Gill-Meyer. The program coordinator, Dawn DeSantis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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