Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital
The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) fellowship in Port Jefferson, NY is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Mather Hospital (Northwell) gastroenterology fellowship with Mather providing inpatient care to about 5,000 patients and 2,000 endoscopic procedures a year, plus rotations at North Shore University Hospital's Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases and, for second- and third-year fellows, a four-week rotation at Peconic Bay Medical Center. Conferences include clinical, radiology/pathology, combined M&M and journal club, a weekly scholarly tumor board and monthly medicine grand rounds.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applications go through ERAS (1443514002) and the NRMP (2187144F0).
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 2, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Ramona Rajapakse, MD
- Program coordinator
- Kristin Unterweiser, C-TAGME
- Associate Program Director
- Karina Fatakhova, MD
- Address
- Mather Hospital, 75 N. Country Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Gastroenterology fellowship training
Gastroenterology is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in gastroenterology typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Gastroenterology fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Gastroenterology fellowship?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Gastroenterology fellowship training typically lasts 3 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Gastroenterology fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Gastroenterology fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.