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Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
The Zucker School of Medicine offers medical education on Long Island as part of Hofstra/Northwell.
About Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a medical school on Long Island, New York. Established in 2008, it was founded by Hofstra University and Northwell Health as equal partners. It builds on Northwell's clinical and graduate medical education programs and research and academic programs from Hofstra and the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. It includes more than 4,000 faculty members across 25 departments and enrolls over 400 students.
The site provides information on programs, admissions, financial aid, and academic support. Current students can access the academic calendar, Health Sciences Library, My Hofstra Portal, and Canvas. The site also lists faculty teaching opportunities, global health experiences, alumni resources, and patient tools to make an appointment, find a doctor, or look up a hospital.
It suits prospective medical students considering study in New York, as well as enrolled students, faculty, and staff seeking academic resources. Admission data lists a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, a median MCAT of 518, and a median GPA of 3.85.
Key features
- Medical programs combining classroom learning with clinical training
- EMT training with mass casualty incident exercise
- Global health experiences outside the United States
- Health Sciences Library for research and study support
- Student portals for calendar, Canvas, and research opportunities
- Faculty teaching and administration resources
Best for: Prospective medical students, current students, and faculty seeking a Long Island medical school connected to Northwell Health.
Good for
- Joint foundation from a university and health system
- Hands-on clinical and emergency response training
- Resources for students, faculty, alumni, and patients
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at a glance
- Official website
- medicine.hofstra.edu
- Type
- Institution
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Country
- US
- Good for
- Students
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell FAQ
Where is the Zucker School of Medicine located?
It is located on Long Island, New York, and operates as part of Hofstra University and Northwell Health.
When and how was the school established?
It was established in 2008 by Hofstra University and Northwell Health as equal partners.
What resources are available for current students?
The site links to the academic calendar, Health Sciences Library, My Hofstra Portal, Canvas, and research opportunities.
Does the site include information for patients?
Yes, it provides tools to make an appointment, find a doctor, and look up a hospital.
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