ZUCKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Your Journey to Medicine Starts Here
At the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, your path into medicine begins in action. Backed by the academic excellence of Hofstra University and the clinical power of Northwell Health, one of the nation’s largest health systems, our students learn by doing from day one. Through early clinical experiences, case-based learning, and a curriculum built around critical thinking and self-direction, we prepare you for the medicine of today and tomorrow.
Everything You Need to Succeed
Students across our MD, MD/PhD, PhD, and joint-degree programs gain access to an extraordinary ecosystem of resources. From state-of-the-art simulation and standardized patient labs to a dedicated research institute, recreational facilities, private practices, and more than twenty-three Northwell Health hospital sites spanning New York City and Long Island, the tools to grow are all here. Explore our resource documents for details on requirements and the application process, then choose the program that’s right for you.
Resource Documents
Find the Right Program for You
Every path to medicine is different. Ours are designed to meet you where you are and take you further than you imagined. Whether you’re pursuing an MD, a joint MD/PhD, or an advanced PhD, you’ll train alongside pioneering peers, guided by faculty committed to your growth, and backed by one of the most powerful health systems in the country.
MD Admission MD/PHD Admission PHD Admissions2025’s Incoming Class Profile
46
Undergraduate institutions represented
518
Median MCAT
3.92
Average GPA
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