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Ranked Among the Nation’s Best for Medical Research

For 10 consecutive years, the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine has been recognized among the top medical schools for research in the country by U.S. News & World Report, achieving top-tier status for the past 2 years. It’s a recognition that reflects a school where world-class faculty and pioneering students never settle for less than exceptional.

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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.

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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.

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Future Physicians From All Walks of Life.

At Zucker School of Medicine, we believe the next generation of physicians should reflect the full diversity of the world they serve. Ranked among the nation’s top medical schools for research, we are deeply committed to training innovative, compassionate physicians whose backgrounds and experiences make medicine better for everyone.

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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.

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4,790 applicants/yr
Median GPA 3.92
Median MCAT 518

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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. 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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