ABOUT
A Partnership for Excellence
Established in 2008, the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell was built on a powerful foundation: the clinical and graduate medical education strength of Northwell Health, combined with the robust research and academic programs of Hofstra and the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.
Together, we’ve created a medical school that combines an immersive, activated learning experience with individualized attention, emphasizing early clinical experiences, self-directed learning, and a case-based curriculum. Through a team-based approach to training and patient care, we create the next generation of doctors who never settle for less than exceptional.
Ranked among the best graduate schools for medical research nationwide for ten consecutive years (2016-2026) by U.S. News & World Report, Zucker School of Medicine today comprises more than 4,000 faculty members across 25 academic departments, enrolling a diverse community of over 400 students.
Accreditation
Fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Leadership
Your Path Starts Here
Zucker School of Medicine offers a range of degree and joint degree pathways designed to match your ambition and accelerate your impact.
By the Numbers
100
Students per class
≈6,000
Annual MD Applicants
3.92
Median overall GPA
518
Median MCAT
4,000+
Faculty across 25 academic departments
A Curriculum Built for the Future of Medicine
Medical education at Zucker is structured across two transformative phases: the First 100 Weeks (Years 1 and 2) and Second 100 Weeks (Years 3 and 4), each designed to push you further into the realities of clinical practice. Our unique Science Education Department brings together full-time educators solely dedicated to teaching biomedical and clinical sciences.
Teaching That Goes Beyond the Classroom
Our commitment to healthcare extends into the communities around us. Through service-learning and pipeline initiatives, our students and staff work to improve access and opportunity in medicine. Programs include:
Medical Scholars Pipeline Program College Pipeline Program Student-Run Free ClinicExplore Zucker School of Medicine
When Hofstra’s academic excellence meets Northwell’s clinical power, something remarkable happens. Find out what’s possible when you join us.
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 eleven consecutive years, the Zucker School of Medicine has been recognized among the top medical schools nationwide for medical research (2016-2026) by 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.