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 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 Institute for Medical Research. The Zucker School of Medicine has been recognized among the top medical schools nationwide for medical research (U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020), and enrolls a diverse community of over 400 students.
LEADERSHIP
David Battinelli, MD, Deborah and Lawrence Smith Dean
Samara Ginzburg, MD, Vice Dean and Dean for Education
Lawrence G. Smith, MD, MACP, Founding Dean
ACCREDITATION
Fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in June 2015 and after a survey visit in October 2019, achieved the full eight-year accreditation term in February 2020.
www.lcme.org
lcme@aamc.org
GOVERNANCE AND ORGANIZATION
Joint School of Medicine Board
Standing Committees
DEGREES OFFERED
MD: Doctor of Medicine
MD/PhD: Dual Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Basis of Medicine
MD/MPH: Joint Doctor of Medicine/Master of Public Health
MD/MBA: Joint Doctor of Medicine/Master of Business Administration
PhD: Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Basis of Medicine
Hofstra 4+4 Program: BS-BA/MD: Dual Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine
STUDENTS 99 per class
Annual MD Applicants: Approximately 5,300
Median Overall GPA: 3.78
Median MCAT: 516
FACULTY 4000+
HISTORICAL TIMELINE
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
- EMT Training: The First Eight Weeks
- PEARLS
- Initial and Advanced Clinical Experiences
- Structure Lab
- Simulation Training
Research
OUTREACH
Zucker School of Medicine staff and students participate in a variety of initiatives that connect to our local communities. These initiatives, many of which are annual programs, include health education in hospitals, community fairs, and elementary schools; mentoring young students interested in science and medicine; volunteering at local shelters and food pantries; and supporting medical research through fundraising for childhood cancer, women's health, and other causes. Students also engage with local and national organizations that support service-learning opportunities, including the school's free clinic, which serves the primary health care needs of uninsured patients.
