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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
Training for Tomorrow
Future physicians from all walks of life.
At the Zucker School of Medicine, we are proud to rank among the nation’s top medical schools for research — and equally proud to train innovative physicians whose unique backgrounds and experiences mirror the people and communities they care for.
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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Honoring Excellence in Teaching
Meet Our 2024–2025 Teachers of the Year
Students at the Zucker School of Medicine have named Dr. Joel Stern and Dr. Cary Buckner as this year’s Distinguished Teachers of the Year—celebrated across Hofstra University for their dedication to medical education.
Student Research Spotlight
Capstone Presentations Showcase Scholarly Innovation
Fourth-year students at Zucker School of Medicine showcased research from concentration tracks like leadership, medical education, and interprofessional care—demonstrating the depth and impact of their training.
Love & Medicine: A Journey Together
From High School Sweethearts to Med School Partners
Meet Kianna Rojas & Ben James, first-year medical students at Zucker School of Medicine, proving that love and medicine can thrive together.
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.
Class of 2024: Learn more
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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. Ranked among the best graduate schools for medical research nationwide for ten years (2016-2025) by U.S. News & World Report, and achieving top-tier status for the past two years (2024-2025), 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.