NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine is committed to transparency in our admissions process. The following are answers to common questions we hear from applicants. You can email any additional questions to our admissions team at Medli.Admissions@NYULangone.org, and we will respond as soon as we can.

What kind of student is best suited for NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine?

We seek highly academically qualified students who already know -before starting medical school- they have a commitment to primary care and a dedicated interest in becoming a general practitioner in primary care fields of internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery or family medicine. In addition, candidates well-suited to our program possess meaningful clinical experiences in primary care as well as in their selected residency track which demonstrates a well-informed decision about their selected career path. Because of our curriculum focus on health systems science, we are also interested in students who seek to become future ‘change-agents’ in the delivery of comprehensive, equitable, value-based care.

What are the advantages of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s three-year accelerated program that offers candidates, upon acceptance to medical school, a directed-pathway to residency in selected primary care disciplines?

Our school’s mission is to address the pressing shortage of physicians in primary care disciplines within the communities served by the medical school and beyond. Our 3-year accelerated curriculum shortens the time to become a physician by one-full year and streamlines our graduates’ transition to residency training and ultimate entry into primary care clinical practice one year earlier than graduates from a traditional 4-year program.

Additionally, our directed-pathway to residency option at NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island affords our students the freedom to focus on their education during medical school, pursue research and extracurricular activities they are truly passionate about and concentrate on their personal wellness without the added stress and worry of bolstering their credentials for residency applications.

What if I am not 100% sure about pursuing a career path in the primary care disciplines at this time? Is there time for career exploration in the 3-year curriculum?

NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine’s mission is to educate and train exemplary physicians who will go on to pursue careers in the primary care disciplines of internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, general surgery or family medicine.

Our 3-year, innovative accelerated curriculum has been carefully designed to provide students outstanding didactic and clinical instruction, as well as many opportunities for community engagement and participation in pioneering research. Equal emphasis is placed on individualized, longitudinal student support through our robust academic coaching, career advising and professional mentoring programs to support their primary care path. Given this singular mission, there is little time for career exploration outside of the core disciplines within the 3-year curriculum. Although students have the opportunity to participate in 2- and 4-week electives during medical school, these electives typically align with their residency track pathway.

Candidates who are not 100% sure about pursuing a career path in the primary care disciplines or already have an interest in subspecializing before entering medical school, are strongly advised to attend a traditional 4-year medical education program that affords them the opportunity to fully explore their clinical interests. Additionally, the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine’s three-year accelerated academic calendar does not provide sufficient time for students to pursue the necessary subspecialty research and final-year electives to position them to successfully match into highly competitive subspecialty residencies.

Are students obligated to pursue their specified residency track at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island?

To streamline entry into primary care disciplines, we offer medical students at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine the option of a directed pathway into selected residency programs in the fields of internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgery. This directed pathway to residency provides our students with the unique advantages of a continuum of training, research, and mentorship at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island that begins in medical school, continues through to residency, and potentially into clinical practice as an attending physician in the NYU Langone Health system.

As part of the application process for the MD degree program at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, applicants select one of these four residency tracks. In conjunction with their acceptance to the MD program, applicants are notified that they will be ranked to match into their specified residency program through participation in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) during their final year of medical school. The match process is contingent on the student making satisfactory academic progress and on meeting professional standards while in medical school. The directed pathway into residency positions students to match at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island should they choose to rank one of our four primary care residency programs. Students also have the option of ranking external programs, and we have an outstanding record of students matching to top tier residency programs at other schools in these primary care disciplines.

Are students able to change residency tracks during medical school?

The admissions committee specifically seeks to identify applicants whose experiences and professional goals directly align with the primary care mission of NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, and who demonstrate a commitment to a future career as a general practitioner in their specified residency track. It is our expectation that students will pursue a path toward the residency they designate at the time of applying.

However, we realize that a student’s professional goals may change during medical school and will support decisions to change residency paths. However, the directed pathway to residency option may not available to students who change tracks during medical school. Additionally, applicants should be aware that our accelerated three-year program is not structured in a way that provides sufficient time for students to develop a portfolio for residency that positions them to be competitive candidates in highly specialized fields including surgical sub-specialties.

Is there an option to pursue a residency in family medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine?

The field of family medicine directly aligns with NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine’s primary care mission, and students interested in family medicine are a strongly encouraged to apply though the internal medicine track. Although the school does not currently sponsor a family medicine residency program, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine has a large and active department of family medicine with dedicated faculty engaged in impactful research and who are excited to serve as mentors to students. The school also has an active family medicine student interest group as well as a track record of matching students externally into highly ranked family medicine residency programs across the country.

What type of research opportunities are available at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine?

Students are able to pursue a wide-range of extracurricular research in areas such as continuous quality improvement, population health, health services, clinical or translational research during their medical education. However, opportunities to conduct basic science or biomedical research are limited due to the time constraints of our accelerated curriculum.

Research workshops are offered twice a year to provide students with opportunities to interact with potential faculty mentors and to initiate research collaboration.

Students also have access to a catalogue of existing faculty who are seeking research assistance as well as to resident research projects that are taking place across our many departments and divisions. In addition, students are free to independently seek out NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine faculty or faculty from other institutions for research opportunities.

Do students at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine need a car?

NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine is located 17 miles outside of New York City on Long Island in Nassau County in the suburban village of Mineola, which is easily accessible by car, train, or bus. The school is within walking distance of off-campus housing, shops, restaurants, and recreation.

Academic learning and clinical training take place in the state-of-the-art NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine Research and Academic Center and directly across the street at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, a 591-bed medical center that serves the surrounding racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities of Long Island. Ambulatory clinical experiences also take place in community-based outpatient practices during all three years. Students will need a car to travel to most of these required outpatient clinical experiences.

Is housing provided to NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine students?

We provide below market-rate housing conveniently located within just a few blocks from NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine and NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island. Apartment-style units including studio, small and large one-bedroom, and two-bedroom shared options are guaranteed to all single students when they first matriculate. Housing for couples and families may be available. Smoking and pets are not permitted. Learn more about student housing at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine.

Are student clubs and activities available at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine?

Students at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine volunteer in many community programs, such as the WiSH Free Health Clinic, which serves uninsured individuals and families in the local area, and the Envision Scholars Program, a mentoring and advising program for underrepresented high school and college students interested in health careers.

We also offer a variety of student-run clubs, special interest groups, and campus activities. Specialty interest groups include internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine, and general surgery. Other groups include the Medical Ethics Society and a Medical Spanish Club, as well as peer mentoring and tutoring, wellness, and class liaison opportunities. Learn more about clubs and activities for MD students. 

What is the average class size at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine?

The entering class is currently capped at 24 students. This small class size fosters a unique sense of collaboration and collegiality among students, faculty, the school’s academic leaders and staff. The entire NYUGLISOM community takes great pride in the accomplishments of our students and are committed to fostering their professional success and personal well-being.

Does NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine offer combined or dual degree programs?

Due to the highly integrated format of our three-year accelerated curriculum, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine does not offer combined or dual degree programs and does not permit students to take a leave of absence to pursue a dual degree.