Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital
The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital Surgery residency in Danbury, CT 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.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Dr. James Nitzkorski, MD, FACS, FSSO
- Program coordinator
- Maggie Forte
- Vice Chair of Surgery
- Patrick Zimmerman, D.O.
- Chairman of Surgery
- Alexandria Gallagher, DO
- Chief of Trauma
- Jennifer Hubbard, MD
- Chief of Vascular Surgery
- Dahlia Plummer, M.D.
- Phone
- (845) 790-1311
Contact details checked October 26, 2026.
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital Surgery residency at a glance
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital lists its Surgery residency in Danbury, Connecticut. The directory holds 6 Surgery residency programs in Connecticut, 1 of them in Danbury and 362 across 48 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 6 Surgery residency programs in Connecticut use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 356 Surgery residency programs nationwide share that status.
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital has 3 other programs listed in Danbury: Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), Internal Medicine, and Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital in Danbury
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Internal Medicine residency
- Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency
Other Connecticut cities with a listed Surgery residency: Farmington, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Surgery residency training
Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
Applicants usually build a record of surgical rotations and a sub-internship before applying.
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?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital Surgery residency?
The directory places it in Danbury, Connecticut.
How many Surgery residency programs are there in Connecticut?
This directory lists 6 in Connecticut and 362 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital Surgery 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 Danbury Hospital Surgery residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Danbury Hospital Surgery residency 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 Danbury Hospital Surgery 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.