Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Manhasset, 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
1603531130
Program director
Michael Schulder
Location
Manhasset, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
310
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Manhasset, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 310 applications and invited about 13.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 78 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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
3
Interview rate
13.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates89%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White78%
  • Asian22%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Schulder
Program coordinator
Rita Raio
Coordinator phone
(516) 562-4221
Program phone
(516) 941-1260
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

North Shore University Hospital 300 Community Drive, 9 Tower Manhasset, NY 11030 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 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 12% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 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 310 applications and interviewed about 13.2% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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

Applicants who sent Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell 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 Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program is located at North Shore University Hospital 300 Community Drive, 9 Tower Manhasset, NY 11030. 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 Michael Schulder. The program coordinator, Rita Raio, is the usual contact for application questions.

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