Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Transitional Year residency program in Plainview, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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

ACGME code
9993500261
Program director
Patricia Vitucci
Location
Plainview, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
807
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Plainview, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

In the latest application cycle the program received 807 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White20%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American20%

Contact and location

Program director
Patricia Vitucci
Program coordinator
Barbara Ramirez
Coordinator phone
(516) 719-2543
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

888 Old Country Rd Plainview, NY 11803-4914 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview 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 Plainview Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Plainview Hospital Program is located at 888 Old Country Rd Plainview, NY 11803-4914. 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 Plainview Hospital Program?

The program director is Patricia Vitucci. The program coordinator, Barbara Ramirez, is the usual contact for application questions.