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

Pediatrics residency program in Staten Island, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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

ACGME code
3203513423
Program director
Juae Cynthia Chang
Location
Staten Island, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,131
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
92%
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 community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Staten Island, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,131 applications and invited about 21.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 92% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

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  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
21.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs36%
  • Non-US IMGs56%

Demographics

  • Women88%
  • Men12%
  • White24%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Juae Cynthia Chang
Program coordinator
Michelle LaMonaca
Coordinator phone
(718) 226-9359
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Department of Pediatrics 475 Seaview Avenue 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 92% 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 Pediatrics program has 20% 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 8 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 8 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 1,131 applications and interviewed about 21.6% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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 Department of Pediatrics 475 Seaview Avenue 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 Juae Cynthia Chang. The program coordinator, Michelle LaMonaca, is the usual contact for application questions.

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