Clinical Education
As a clinical medical educational institution, North Shore-LIJ is responsible for more than 1,500 residents and fellows, and 120 resident and fellow programs . North Shore-LIJ maintains relationships with three medical schools; more than 1,200 medical students rotate through health system facilities.
North Shore-LIJ has partnered with Hofstra University to establish a new medical school on Hofstra’s campus in Hempstead, NY. The Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine's first class of medical students began their studies in August 2011.
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