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Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program

Neurology residency program in Staten Island, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program

ACGME code
1803500156
Program director
Edward Yu
Location
Staten Island, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
500
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
28%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Staten Island, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 500 applications and invited about 17.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 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
6
Interview rate
17.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates28%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men50%
  • White17%
  • Asian67%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Edward Yu
Program coordinator
Sandra Anderson
Coordinator phone
(718) 226-5700
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

475 Seaview Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305 Open in Google Maps

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

About 28% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Neurology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program received 500 applications and interviewed about 17.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University 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 Staten Island University Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program is located at 475 Seaview Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305. 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 Staten Island University Hospital Program?

The program director is Edward Yu. The program coordinator, Sandra Anderson, is the usual contact for application questions.