Question 1

How do I apply to your program?

Accepted Answer

You must apply through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and register for the National Resident Matching Program(NRMP).The official name of our program is the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Hospital. Our NRMP program code is 1700180A0 and our ACGME ID is 1803521074.

Question 2

Is there an Application Deadline?

Accepted Answer

Applicants interested in our residency program should apply through the electronic residency application service (ERAS). There is no strict application deadline. However, applications are typically reviewed early and interviews are granted on a rolling basis. Our interview season typically begins in October and concludes in January.

Question 3

Does my application have to be complete before i submit it to ERAS?

Accepted Answer

No. You can submit additional documents through ERAS when available.

Applications must be completed prior to the application deadline of January 15 to be eligible for interview offers. It is advised to complete applications as soon as possible.

Question 4

How many letters of recommendation should i have?

Accepted Answer

We require three letters of recommendation. At least one should be from a neurologist.

Question 5

Do I have to submit a letter from a Neurologist?

Accepted Answer

At least one of your three required letters of recommendation should be from a U.S. trained neurologist.

Question 6

When should I expect to receive an interview offer?

Accepted Answer

Interview offers will be sent on a rolling basis as applications are  received. Thus, we urge you to complete the application as soon as  possible.

Question 7

What should I expect from my Interview day?

Accepted Answer

Interviews for the 2022-2023 cycle will be held remotely. We will hold a  virtual happy hour on the night before the interview. In general,  interviews are held in half-day sessions and include a combination of  faculty interviews and informational sessions. Details regarding the  structure and schedule of the interview will be available once  interviews are offered.

Question 8

Is research experience required to apply to your program?

Accepted Answer

Research experience is not required to apply for our program.

Question 9

Do I have to apply separately for a preliminary postion?

Accepted Answer

Our program is an advanced program. Therefore, you will have to apply  separately for a PGY1 program, and you will eventually be able to link  the PGY1 program to our advanced program through the NRMP during the  match. You can complete your internship outside Northwell, but if you  choose to complete it at Northwell, we offer guaranteed spots at either  North Shore/LIJ or one of our partnered Northwell programs at South  Shore University Hospital and Mather Hospital. Please see the Applicant  Info Tab for questions regarding internship year.

Question 10

Can I interview for Neurology and Preliminary Medicine during the same visit?

Accepted Answer

We offer guaranteed PGY1 internship spots for our residents across three  Northwell programs, North Shore/LIJ, Mather Hospital, and South Shore  University Hospital. North Shore/LIJ and Mather Hospital do not require  separate interviews, whereas South Shore University Hospital does. If  you are interested in these programs, please apply early during the  application season.

Question 11

Do you have a cut-off for year of graduation from medical school?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 12

Do you accept international medical graduates?

Accepted Answer

Generally, in  the past we have not, however we look at the WHOLE application.  International medical graduates are encouraged to apply. We require IMG  applicants to have ECFMG certification to be considered for an  interview. We only sponsor J1 visas, all other visas are ineligible for  sponsorship. Beyond this, our requirements for international and  domestic applicants are the same

Question 13

Do you have a minimum USMLE or COMLEX score requirements?

Accepted Answer

There is no minimum requirement. Applicants must have passed USMLE 1 and II and/or COMLEX 1 and II.

Question 14

Do you offer resident housing?

Accepted Answer

There are  numerous resident housing sites at Long Island Jewish Hospital and North  Shore University Hospital to offset the cost of living in NYC and Long  Island. There will be additional information available on housing during  the interviews. Our residents live in various areas such as NYC,  Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island City, Astoria, close to campus, and on  campus housing.

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