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Top Ranked in Research & Diversity
Zucker School of Medicine Ranked Among Top Schools for Research and Diversity by U.S. News and World Report
World-Class Collaboration
Advancing Healthcare, Academics, and Research Together
Built on the renowned clinical and medical education foundation of Northwell Health, combined with the cutting-edge research and academic excellence of Hofstra University, the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, our institution drives innovation in healthcare and education.
Experience Medical Education Beyond the Classroom
Integrating Innovation with Real-World Clinical Training
Education Transformed: Bridging Classroom Knowledge with Hands-On Clinical Excellence.
From day one, our cutting-edge medical curriculum seamlessly blends rigorous academic learning with immersive clinical experiences, shaping tomorrow's healthcare leaders
Diversity in Medicine
Diverse Backgrounds Treating a Diverse Population
We are committed to training innovative physicians whose backgrounds and experiences are as diverse as the people they treat. The Zucker School of Medicine ranks among the top medical schools in the country for primary care, and is one of the most diverse schools in the country, according to US News & World Report.
Teaching Opportunities for Faculty
Inspire, Educate, and Lead
Discover exciting ways to get involved in teaching and mentoring the next generation of learners, with a wide range of faculty opportunities that allow you to share your expertise and impact the future of education.
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Medical Research
Student Research Discoveries
Nearly 100 med students presented research findings on Nov. 4 at Medical Student Research Day!
Coffee and Conversation
Diversity in Research
Zucker School of Medicine highlights the importance of diversity in research at Coffee and Conversation discussion panel during Medical Student Research Week.
Research
New Discoveries
Second year Zucker School of Medicine student Rahul Ramanathan co-authors groundbreaking research paper.
NIH
Research Award
Akash Mishra is the first Zucker med student to earn the prestigious NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Fellowship!
Best Medical Schools Ranking
Research and Diversity
Zucker School of Medicine is a top-ranked U.S. medical school for research & diversity in U.S. News & World Report 2024!
Zucker at a Glance
6:1 student-faculty ratio
In small classes, you’ll build personal relationships with your professors.
The Match:
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell graduates have successfully matched into highly competitive residency programs across the country in a wide variety of specialty areas.
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About the Zucker School of Medicine
Established in 2008, the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell was founded by two equal partners: Hofstra University and Northwell Health. The School of Medicine is built upon the strong clinical and graduate medical education programs of Northwell, as well as the robust research and academic programs of both Hofstra and Northwell’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. For eight years in a row, the Zucker School of Medicine has been recognized among the top medical schools nationwide (2017-2024, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools), and for the third year in a row as one of the most diverse medical schools in the country (2022-2024, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools). The institution comprises more than 4,000 faculty members across 25 academic departments and enrolls a diverse community of over 400 students. For more information, visit medicine.hofstra.edu.