MD/PHD ADMISSION
Virtual Interview Day
The virtual interview day is designed to introduce applicants to the collaborative learning environment, research opportunities, and student experience at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.
Throughout the day, applicants engage with faculty, administrators, and current students while gaining insight into the MD/PhD program, curriculum, and interview process.
What to Expect
Your Interview Day
Applicants participate in a series of interactive sessions designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the MD/PhD program and the Zucker School of Medicine learning environment.
Visit Opportunities for Admitted Students
Applicants admitted to the Zucker School of Medicine will have the opportunity to visit campus in person and further explore the school community, facilities, and research environment.
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
The Multiple Mini Interview, or MMI, is designed to support a holistic admissions process by giving applicants multiple opportunities to demonstrate personal and professional attributes valued in future physician-scientists.
90 Minutes
Approximate total interview circuit length
Six Interviews
Five scenario stations and one open station
5 Scenario Stations
Timed discussions evaluating communication and critical thinking
1 Open Interview
Five scenario stations and one open station
Scenario Stations
Scenario stations are designed to assess qualities important in medical school candidates, including communication, professionalism, ethical reasoning, adaptability, and critical thinking.
There are no right or wrong answers. Interviewers are interested in how applicants approach complex situations and articulate their thought process.
Applicants have 2 minutes to read the scenario and formulate a response, and 6 minutes to discuss the scenario with the interviewer.
Open
Stations
The open station follows a traditional one-on-one interview format and provides applicants an opportunity to discuss their experiences, motivations, and interests in greater depth.
Applicants are given:
- 2 minutes to prepare
- 30 minutes for conversation with the interviewer
Interviewers in the open station have access to the applicant’s full application.
Get in Touch
For general questions regarding the MD/PHD program, application requirements, or status updates, please use the main Admission contact information provided below.
Office Information
Office of Admission
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
500 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
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