School overview
- Degrees
- MD
- Ownership
- Private Non-Profit
- Program length
- 4 years
- Enrollment per class
- 98
- Accreditation status
- Full
- Founding year
- 2011
- Accreditation year
- 2010
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SDN Insights
Cost of Attendance: $452,358
Estimate repayment
Estimated loan burden for HOFSTRA using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.
Cost of Living: Above national average cost of living
Hempstead, NY is about 1.13x higher than the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment raises the living allowance from $3,000 to about $3,390 per month, mainly reflecting rent, food, transportation, and day-to-day expenses. Compare this with your own housing plan before treating it as exact.
Environment: Urban
There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around HOFSTRA.
Interview feedback
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 34% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
Secondary essays for HOFSTRA
1. Motivation and Fit
Explain why the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a good fit for your medical education journey? (250 words)
2. Motivation and Fit
"""The School of Medicine, in a culture of community, scholarship and innovation, is dedicated to inspiring diverse, promising students to lead and transform medicine for the betterment of...
About the school
Established in 2008 through a partnership between Hofstra University and Northwell Health, the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is located in Hempstead, New York. The institution offers a range of programs, including MD, MD/PhD, MD/MPH, MD/MBA, and a dual-degree "4+4" program that combines undergraduate and medical education. With over 4,000 faculty members across 25 academic departments, the school enrolls a diverse community of more than 400 students.
Curriculum
The Zucker School of Medicine's curriculum integrates early clinical experiences with academic learning. Notable components include an initial eight-week EMT training, the PEARLS program, and simulation training. Students engage in research, with approximately 70% participating after their first year and nearly all by graduation.
Demographics
The Zucker School of Medicine has been recognized for its commitment to diversity, ranking among the most diverse medical schools in the country for multiple years.
