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Hofstra University Zucker School of Medicine (Hempstead, NY)

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Program Overview

Hofstra University Zucker School of Medicine (Hempstead, NY)

Secondary Deadline
December 1, 2026
Secondary Fee
$125
FAP Waiver
Yes
Casper Required
Yes
Screens Applications
Yes
Accepts Application Updates
Yes
Mission
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 humanity.

Vision

The School of Medicine aims to establish itself as a revered institution of higher medical education by means of accomplishing the following visionary objectives:

  • To be a premier “Millennial Medical School”
  • To be a major contributor to the redefining of medical education
  • To have positively changed the University, Northwell Health and the community
  • To have improved the health of the region
Values
  • Community
  • Scholarship
  • Innovation
  • Learning
  • Humanism
  • Diversity
  • Professionalism
  • Patient Centeredness
  • Reflection
  • Vision
Application Cycles
2026-2027
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. Explain why the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a good fit for your medical education journey? (250 words)

2. “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 humanity.” How do you feel you would contribute to the Zucker School of Medicine’s mission and values and where do you see this taking you in the future? (250 words)

2025-2026
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. Explain why the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a good fit for your medical education journey? (250 words)

2. “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 humanity.” How do you feel you would contribute to the Zucker School of Medicine’s mission and values and where do you see this taking you in the future? (250 words)

2024-2025
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

(All are 250 word limits)

1. Have you or any member of your family ever been employed by or on staff at either Hofstra University or any entity of the Northwell Health System? Y/N

2. Would you like your application to be considered in tandem with another applicant who is in this current cycle (i.e., spouse, significant other)? Y/NIf yes: Please provide their First name, Last Name, AAMC ID number and an explanation of the connection.

3. Are you currently matriculated in a full-time program. (Undergraduate, Masters or PhD)? Y/NIf no: Please indicate what you have been doing since the time of graduation until now.

4. Was your undergraduate education interrupted for any reason and you were not enrolled in classes?Y/NIf yes: Please indicate the reasons, the duration of the interruption, and how you spent your time.This does not include time between programs post-graduation.

5. Excluding BS-BA/MD programs, have you previously applied to an allopathic medical school, even if not ours?Y/NIf yes, what year(s)? and what was the outcome?

6. A pipeline/pathway program is a program designed to provide students with a structured series of courses, activities, and support services to help them achieve academic and career success. Have you taken part in a STEM/medicine pipeline/pathway program, either at the high school or college level (ours or elsewhere)? Y/NIf yes, how do you feel this experience helped prepare you for success in medical school?

7. Have you ever been subject to any investigations, actions, or convictions (either institutional or legal)? Y/NIf yes, please explain.

8. Explain why the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a good fit for your medical education journey?

9. “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 humanity.”How do you feel you would contribute to the Zucker School of Medicine’s mission and values and where do you see this taking you in the future?

2023-2024
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. Explain why the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a good fit for your medical education journey? 250 words

2. “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 humanity.” How do you feel you would contribute to the Zucker School of Medicine’s mission and values and where do you see this taking you in the future? 250 words

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