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A DYNAMIC COLLABORATION
World-Class Academics, Healthcare and Research
Our institution was built upon the strong clinical and graduate medical education programs of Northwell Health and the robust research and academic programs of Hofstra University, the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
EDUCATION TRANSFORMED
Beyond the Classroom
From the first day of medical training, our innovative curriculum integrates academic course content with hands-on clinical experiences.
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 toUS News & World Report.
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Welcome Class of 2028!
Orientation Week
The Zucker School of Medicine welcomed its new class of medical students during orientation week, which featured a medical scavenger hunt where students searched the state-of-the-art medical school facility for medical supplies to fill their "doctor's bags."
Best Medical Schools Ranking
Research and Diversity
The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell has been ranked among the top medical schools nationwide in research and diversity according to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings.
Leading Heart Health
AHA Appointment
Dr. Stacey Rosen, Executive Director for Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health, Senior Vice President of Women’s Health at Northwell, the Partners Council Professor of Women’s Health, and Professor of Cardiology at the Zucker School of Medicine, has been appointed the American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2024-2025 volunteer president-elect.
Pathway to Medicine
15 Years in the Making
This summer marks the 15th anniversary of the Zucker School of Medicine's high school pipeline program
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.
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Curriculum Renewal
Join us on the journey calledCurriculum 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, visitmedicine.hofstra.edu.