Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Glen Cove Hospital
The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Glen Cove Hospital Family Medicine residency in Glen Cove, 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
Founded in 1973, the Glen Cove Hospital Family Medicine Residency (Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell) is a 7-7-7, unopposed, community-based university-affiliated program with more than 230 alumni, continuously ACGME accredited. Training is centered at Glen Cove with Huntington Hospital used for most initial inpatient rotations. The Family Medicine Center is a Level III PCMH with about 13,000 resident visits a year and specialty clinics on site; 24 weeks of electives. The director's letter lists tracks in behavioral health, clinical informatics, emergency medicine, global health and urgent care and a developing POCUS program. Residents complete research and QI projects.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Ask about the specialized tracks (behavioral health, clinical informatics, emergency medicine, global health, urgent care) and how residents get into them.
- Highlight interest in the Level III PCMH Family Medicine Center and specialty clinics (dermatology, cardiology, nephrology, orthopedics/sports medicine, urology and more) for continuity training.
- Emphasise inpatient teaching: the family medicine teaching service runs all three years at Huntington Hospital with resident-led teams and ICU, OB and peds there.
- Use the 24 weeks of electives to describe an individualized plan, and mention interest in the developing POCUS curriculum and Northwell simulation and bioskills resources.
- Show research/QI readiness: each resident must complete a scholarly project and a QI project, with a research director mentoring.
- Ask about post-residency placement: the program describes Northwell recruiting from its GME programs across its hospitals and practices, plus debt-management counselling and mentorship.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Brenda Gomez, MD
- Program coordinator
- Jiselle Petrusky, C-TAGME, CPT (Training Program Administrator)
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 Family Medicine residency training
Family Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Training covers care across ages, including obstetrics, pediatrics and outpatient continuity of care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
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 residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
Compare nearby options
Other programs at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Glen Cove Hospital
More Family Medicine programs in New York
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Glen Cove Hospital Family Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. 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 Glen Cove Hospital Family Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years (7-7-7). Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Glen Cove Hospital Family Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 7 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Glen Cove Hospital Family Medicine residency 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.