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Top Ranked in Research
Zucker School of Medicine Ranked Among Top Schools for Research by U.S. News and World Report's 2025 Best Medical Schools Rankings.
Match Day 2025
Zucker School of Medicine Students Learn Residency Destinations During 2025 Match Day Celebration
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.
Our Newsroom
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.
Medical Research
Student Research Discoveries
Nearly 100 med students presented research findings on Nov. 4 at Medical Student Research Day!
Coffee and Conversation
Diversity in Research
Zucker School of Medicine highlights the importance of diversity in research at Coffee and Conversation discussion panel during Medical Student Research Week.
Research
New Discoveries
Second year Zucker School of Medicine student Rahul Ramanathan co-authors groundbreaking research paper.
NIH
Research Award
Akash Mishra is the first Zucker med student to earn the prestigious NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Fellowship!
Best Medical Schools Ranking
Research and Diversity
Zucker School of Medicine is a top-ranked U.S. medical school for research & diversity in U.S. News & World Report 2024!
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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Events & Well Said
There’s something for everyone at Zucker
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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.