Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Staten Island, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program

ACGME code
3003500421
Program director
Lynne Opitz
Location
Staten Island, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
544
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Staten Island, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 544 applications and invited about 11.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. 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.

  • 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: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Positions filled
2
Applications received
544
Interview rate
11.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs60%
  • Non-US IMGs40%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White50%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American20%
  • Other20%

Contact and location

Program director
Lynne Opitz
Program coordinator
Diane Murphy
Coordinator phone
(718) 226-5035
Program phone
(718) 226-4037
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

1 Edgewater Plaza 6th Floor 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 100% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program offer?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

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 544 applications and interviewed about 11.2% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 10%.

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 1 Edgewater Plaza 6th Floor 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 Lynne Opitz. The program coordinator, Diane Murphy, is the usual contact for application questions.

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