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Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Great Neck, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program

ACGME code
2403521102
Program director
Isha Cheela
Location
Great Neck, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Great Neck, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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.

  • 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%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White28%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Isha Cheela
Program coordinator
Mary Ellen Koster
Coordinator phone
(516) 470-2021
Program phone
(302) 983-0280
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Department of Ophthalmology 600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 214 Great Neck, NY 11021 Open in Google Maps

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat 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/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Do program signals help at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital 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/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program is located at Department of Ophthalmology 600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 214 Great Neck, NY 11021. Its sponsoring institution is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Who is the program director of Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program?

The program director is Isha Cheela. The program coordinator, Mary Ellen Koster, is the usual contact for application questions.

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