SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Danbury, Connecticut, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital Program

ACGME code
4400813428
Program director
Ramanathan Madras seshadri
Location
Danbury, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,139
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Danbury, Connecticut, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,139 applications and invited about 11.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
4
Interview rate
11.9%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates56%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women72%
  • Men28%
  • White44%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Ramanathan Madras seshadri
Program coordinator
Helen Carrera
Coordinator phone
(203) 739-6013
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Danbury Hospital 24 Hospital Avenue 4 South Danbury, CT 06810 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 20% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital Program received 1,139 applications and interviewed about 11.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury 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 Danbury Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital Program is located at Danbury Hospital 24 Hospital Avenue 4 South Danbury, CT 06810. 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 Danbury Hospital Program?

The program director is Ramanathan Madras seshadri. The program coordinator, Helen Carrera, is the usual contact for application questions.

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