SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

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

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
4403511217
Program director
Parswa Ansari
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,487
Latest cycle
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in New York, New York, 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 1,487 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates79%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White71%
  • Asian4%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Parswa Ansari
Program coordinator
Janet Velez
Coordinator phone
(212) 434-2150
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Lenox Hill Hospital 100 East 77th Street 8 Achelis 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 and H-1B 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?

About 14% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill 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 and H-1B 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 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. 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 Lenox Hill Hospital Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program is located at Lenox Hill Hospital 100 East 77th Street 8 Achelis 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 Parswa Ansari. The program coordinator, Janet Velez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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