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Zucker School of Medicine

Top Ranked in Research & Diversity

Zucker School of Medicine Ranked Among Top Schools for Research and Diversity by U.S. News and World Report


 

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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

 

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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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Zucker at a Glance

6:1 student-faculty ratio

In small classes, you’ll build personal relationships with your professors.

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Admissions Facts: 

•  MD Applicants/yr: 4790 
•  Median Overall GPA: 3.82 
•  Median MCAT: 516

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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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Curriculum Renewal

Join us on the journey called Curriculum Renewal: Courage to Change. Together, we will assess our accomplishments, imagine the future, and build upon our firm foundation by addressing emerging societal trends, innovations in healthcare and technology, meeting the needs of future learners and educators, and most importantly, our patients. 


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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.