Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Great Neck, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
See how you matchAbout 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 11, 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.