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Pediatric Rheumatology Residency Program

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Lake Success, NY
Continued AccreditationACGME #3313521011UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is an ACGME-accredited university-based Pediatric rheumatology residency program in Lake Success, NY. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year and approximately 3 residents in training. It reports 50% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $94,264. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
1
3 residents · 3 approved
PGY-1 salary
$94.3k
IMG percentage
50%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1997 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2017

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
50%
x
US MD
50%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
100%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
45
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.7
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
1
Support team size

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For further details regarding our opportunities, please contact OPR@northwell.edu.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: Cohen Children's Medical Center-Northwell Health · New Hyde Park, NY

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Cohen Children's Medical Center-Northwell Health

Primary
New Hyde Park, NY

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

County figures for Queens County, New York (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
10.9%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$84,961
+$6k vs US median
Avg Commute
43 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Heather Walters, MD

Program Director Pediatric Rheumatology, Site Director

Program Director

Ms. Kelly Murphy, C-TAGME, MPA

Program Manager

Coordinator

Mrs. Ruby Ingrassellino, BA, C-TAGME

Senior Training Program Administrator

Coordinator

Ms. Kamalpreet Kaur, MHA

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell located?
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is located in Lake Success, NY.
What type of program is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell?
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a university-based residency program.
Is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell?
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell has approximately 3 residents in training.
Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 50% of Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell require?
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell?
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell reports a PGY-1 salary of $94,264. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Pediatric rheumatology residency program positions as they appear.