Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program

ACGME code
2603511175
Program director
Michael Zacchilli
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
369
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 369 applications and invited about 12.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

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

Residents work about 70 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
12.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women18%
  • Men82%
  • White45%
  • Asian45%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Zacchilli
Program coordinator
Karine Ruiz
Coordinator phone
(212) 434-6783
Program phone
(646) 973-3467
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Lenox Hill Hospital 130 East 77th Street 11th Floor New York, NY 10075 Open in Google Maps

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill 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 Lenox Hill Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program offer?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program received 369 applications and interviewed about 12.2% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill 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 Lenox Hill Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program is located at Lenox Hill Hospital 130 East 77th Street 11th Floor New York, NY 10075. 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 Lenox Hill Hospital Program?

The program director is Michael Zacchilli. The program coordinator, Karine Ruiz, is the usual contact for application questions.