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Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Hempstead, NY Class Size: 95
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Gaining admission to Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is Ultra Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.90 and an average MCAT score of 518.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell applicants:

Average GPA:
3.90
Average MCAT:
518
Competitiveness:
Ultra Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is below.

In-State Tuition:
$56250
Out-of-State Tuition:
$56250

For more information about tuition at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, visit the following link: https://medicine.hofstra.edu/financialaid/cost-of-attendance.html

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Friendly

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
No
Accepts International:
No
International Friendliness:
Not Friendly

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell:

Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Mission Statement:
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.

For more information on the mission statement for Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, visit the following link: https://medicine.hofstra.edu/about/mission-values.html

Situational Judgement Tests

Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
Yes
AAMC PREview™:
No
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Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
November 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
December 1
Secondary Application Fee:
$125
Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

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Interview Cycle Start:
February
Interview Cycle End:
NA
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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
Lab?
Not Required

One year of physics strongly recommended.

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
GenChem Lab?
Not Required
OChem Semester Hours:
OChem Lab?
Not Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

General chemistry, Organic chemistry and Biochemistry all strongly recommended.

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
GenBio Lab?
Not Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

One year of biology with lab strongly recommended. Additional coursework in cell biology, embryology, genetics and molecular biology also suggested.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Ethics recommended.

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Writing intensive course recommended.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

One year of math recommended, preferably with statistics.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://medicine.hofstra.edu/admission/md/requirements.html

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
Yes
MD+MPH (Public Health):
Yes
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
Yes
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
medicine.admissions@hofstra.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Tell me about a specific event in your personal statement.
How have your parents (who are doctors) influenced your decision to become a doctor?
(If applicable) Explain the reasons behind your GPA slump.
Tell me about yourself.
Have you ever had to lie?
Tell me about a time when you displayed leadership skills in a high-pressure situation.
What type of research have you conducted?
(If applicable) Why did you choose to go out-of-state for college?
What are your thoughts on the current healthcare system?
Describe an ethical dilemma you faced and how you handled it.
What was the worst day of your life?
How do you see yourself in 10 years?
Describe a time when you had difficulty working with others and how you handled it.
Who is the real you behind all your extracurricular activities? What is your mission/passion in life?
What specialty are you interested in?
Can you explain any bad grades on your transcript?
What makes you a good fit for our curriculum?
What challenges do you think may arise with our new curriculum?
Can you tell me about a scenario involving a patient who wants an abortion?
What area of medicine are you interested in?
Can you describe specific experiences you've had?
What do you do for fun?
What would you do if someone in a group project falsified data?
Who is your hero?
How did you adjust to being back in America after being abroad for a long time?
What is your biggest weakness?
Why do you think your project is important?
What do you wish you had done better in your life?
What are your thoughts on healthcare reform?
Why would you choose your college?
(If applicable) Why didn't you retake the MCATs?
Why should we choose you for our inaugural class?
Why do you want to leave your home state for Long Island?
(If applicable) How will your religious studies influence your patient treatment?
Describe a situation where you were trying to do the right thing but ended up being perceived negatively.
Why did you pick your research?
How would your best friend describe you?
Describe a situation where your opinion was not welcome and how you dealt with it.
What is your best idea?