Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

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

Transitional Year 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
9993500001
Program director
William Apterbach
Location
Bay Shore, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
1,024
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
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 community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Bay Shore, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,024 applications and invited about 15.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

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 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
15.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates40%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White30%
  • Asian60%
  • Black or African American10%

Contact and location

Program director
William Apterbach
Program coordinator
Katelyn Marro
Coordinator phone
(631) 968-3970
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

301 East Main Street 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?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at South Shore University 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 and H-1B visas.

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 1,024 applications and interviewed about 15.4% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. 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 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 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 William Apterbach. The program coordinator, Katelyn Marro, is the usual contact for application questions.