North Shore–LIJ

At a glance

Primary training hospital

North Shore University Hospital, LIJ and Cohen Children’s, with additional rotations at Staten Island, LIJ Valley Stream, Glen Cove and UTHealth Houston.

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Program size

Summer 2025 snapshot: 26 PGY-1 trainees and 70 total program residents.

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Training length

5 years

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Application service

ERAS applications and NRMP Match.

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Published deadline policy

Applications received after December 1 may not be reviewed.

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Examination requirements

First-attempt Step 1 pass and first-attempt Step 2 CK score of at least 230.

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Recommendation letters

3 letters

At least one from a program director, chair or professor; official letterhead required.

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MSPE required

Yes

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Required documents

ERAS form, CV, USMLE/COMLEX and medical school transcripts, personal statement, dean’s letter, three recommendations and applicable ECFMG report. Prior U.S. surgical residents must submit ABSITE scores.

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Degree and graduation policy

Medical school graduation within the past three years.

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Published visa policy

Northwell may consider H-1 and J-1 visas under its policy; sponsorship is conditional.

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NRMP code

1700440C0

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Interviews

Interview format

Virtual interviews with faculty and senior residents, a program overview and resident roundtable. Invitations use Thalamus.

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Inpatient / outpatient rhythm

Protected core lectures Tuesday 8–11 a.m., with M&M before the teaching block.

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Training & time away

Training experience

Cadaver and robotic simulation, mock oral exams, research opportunities and an optional molecular-medicine PhD/research pathway.

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Everyday support

Conference-presentation support, sponsored laparoscopic/endoscopic certification, board-review support, SESAP, TrueLearn and SCORE access.

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Career pathways

Optional basic-science research at Feinstein or elsewhere, including application to the Elmezzi molecular medicine PhD/research pathway.

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Vacation policy

20 paid days off per contract year, without carryover.

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Program size

Summer 2025 snapshot: 26 PGY-1 trainees and 70 total program residents.

Historical mixed-program snapshot; these are not current categorical Match positions.

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Training length

5 years

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Official sources

• Program information - Residency in General Surgery at Northwell Health | Northwell HealthChecked 2026-09-10
• Application process - Residency in General Surgery at Northwell Health | Northwell HealthChecked 2026-09-10
• Resident life, benefits & compensation - Residency in General Surgery at Northwell Health | Northwell HealthChecked 2026-09-10
• Benefits & compensation - Graduate medical education | Northwell HealthChecked 2026-09-10
• Residency in General Surgery - For Professionals | Northwell HealthChecked 2026-09-10