SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program

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

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About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program

ACGME code
4403500001
Program director
Matthew Giangola
Location
Bay Shore, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,262
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
34%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Bay Shore, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,262 applications and invited about 9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 34% 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 72 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates62%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs24%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White57%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Giangola
Program coordinator
Cathryn Kourtis
Coordinator phone
(516) 551-2772
Program phone
(551) 804-3822
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

301 East Main Street Department of Surgery Bay Shore, NY 11706 Open in Google Maps

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

About 34% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. 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 South Shore University Hospital Program offer?

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

How competitive is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program received 1,262 applications and interviewed about 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 South Shore 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 South Shore University 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 South Shore University Hospital Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University Hospital Program is located at 301 East Main Street Department of Surgery Bay Shore, NY 11706. 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 South Shore University Hospital Program?

The program director is Matthew Giangola. The program coordinator, Cathryn Kourtis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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