Life Outside the Hospital
Life on Long Island
Training at Nassau University Medical Center places residents in the heart of Long Island, with easy access to beaches, parks, restaurants, entertainment, and New York City. Whether you prefer exploring the outdoors, spending a day in Manhattan, or discovering the communities across Long Island, there is plenty to experience outside the hospital.
Living on Long Island
Long Island offers residents a wide range of experiences within a relatively small geographic area. Nassau County combines established suburban communities with restaurants, shopping, parks, waterfront areas, and easy access to neighboring communities throughout Long Island.
From the beaches and boardwalks of the South Shore to the parks, trails, and waterfront communities of the North Shore, there are plenty of ways to spend time outdoors. Residents can also explore the restaurants, cultural communities, and local attractions found throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
New York City Within Reach
Living on Long Island also means having New York City nearby. Manhattan is accessible by the Long Island Rail Road, making it possible to enjoy the city without living in the middle of it.
Residents can take advantage of world-class dining, museums, Broadway, concerts, professional sports, and neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. Whether it is an evening in the city or a full day exploring, New York City adds another dimension to life outside residency.
Explore Beyond Long Island
New York offers plenty to explore beyond Long Island and New York City. The Hudson Valley and Catskills provide opportunities for hiking, climbing, skiing, and weekend getaways, while destinations farther north include the Adirondacks and Finger Lakes.
Long Island’s location also makes trips throughout the Northeast possible, giving residents access to destinations in neighboring states when time allows for a longer weekend away.
Resident Life at NUMC
Residency is more than the time spent in the emergency department. Our residents build friendships and share experiences throughout their four years of training, both inside and outside the hospital. Follow our residents to see more of their experiences at NUMC and life outside the hospital.