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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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Supporting Future Physicians
Broadridge Funds Endowed Deanship for Medical Scholarships
In partnership with Broadridge Financial Solutions, Northwell Health and the Zucker School of Medicine have established the Deborah and Lawrence Smith Dean position to honor the legacy of the institution's founding dean and his late wife.
Welcome Class of 2028!
Orientation Week
The Zucker School of Medicine welcomed its new class of medical students during orientation week, which featured a medical scavenger hunt where students searched the state-of-the-art medical school facility for medical supplies to fill their "doctor's bags."
Best Medical Schools Ranking
Research and Diversity
The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell has been ranked among the top medical schools nationwide in research and diversity according to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings.
Leading Heart Health
AHA Appointment
Dr. Stacey Rosen, Executive Director for Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health, Senior Vice President of Women’s Health at Northwell, the Partners Council Professor of Women’s Health, and Professor of Cardiology at the Zucker School of Medicine, has been appointed the American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2024-2025 volunteer president-elect.
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.