ABOUT US

THE ZUCKER DIFFERENCE

Curriculum & Faculty

Innovative Interactive Curriculum

Our program offers an innovative, highly interactive and participatory curriculum with emphasis on small group, case-based learning, that we refer to as PEARLS.

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World-Class Faculty

School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell consists of more than 4,000 nationally and internationally recognized medical educators, clinicians, and scientists who represent a vast number of diverse specialties and a wide range of interests.

Meet our Faculty

Strategic Partnerships

Partnership with Northwell Health

Hofstra University and Northwell Health are partners in the establishment and operation of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. This partnership provides students access to one of the largest health systems in the nation.

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Research Opportunities

Research experiences take place at either Cold Spring Harbor Labs or The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.

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Student Success & Life

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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Student Organizations

Student Life at the Zucker School of Medicine is supported by the Office of Student Affairs, Zucker Student Council, and over 50 active student organizations.

Office of Student Affairs

On-Campus Amenities

Comfortable and attractive graduate student on-campus housing is offered with ample parking available, as well as multiple dining, recreation and entertainment options.

Housing Options

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Prime Location

Located in western Long Island, NY, the Zucker School of Medicine is just 25 miles from the excitement of New York City, yet near some of the most beautiful coastal environments in the Northeast.

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Outreach & Involvement

We are committed to educating future physicians to embrace responsibility for the health of their communities and to be activists who advocate at the local, regional, and national level for the best care for patients and their communities.

We Get Involved

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. Ranked among the best graduate schools for medical research nationwide for ten years (2016-2025) by U.S. News & World Report, and achieving top-tier status for the past two years (2024-2025), the institution comprises more than 4,500 faculty members across 25 academic departments and enrolls a diverse community of over 400 students.

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EXPERIENCE THE ZUCKER DIFFERENCE

RECOGNIZED FACULTY

ADVANCED FACILITIES

INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM

Step into a top-tier medical program where research, clinical expertise, and innovation shape the next generation of physicians.

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