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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 3, 2026
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.

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

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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: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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 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.

Do program signals help at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 13%.

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.

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