NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program

Neurology 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
1803521074
Program director
Asaff Harel
Location
Manhasset, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
545
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
18%
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 Neurology residency program in Manhasset, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

In the latest application cycle the program received 545 applications and invited about 22.9% 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 18% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 54 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

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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: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
22.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates57%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women32%
  • Men68%
  • White25%
  • Asian68%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Asaff Harel
Program coordinator
Kwameshia Addison
Coordinator phone
(516) 562-2303
Program phone
(410) 323-2210
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

North Shore University Hospital Department of Neurology 300 Community Drive 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 18% 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 Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program received 545 applications and interviewed about 22.9% 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 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 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 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 21%.

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 Department of Neurology 300 Community Drive 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 Asaff Harel. The program coordinator, Kwameshia Addison, is the usual contact for application questions.

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