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NJMS in the News

AP Fact Check: COVID-19 Does Not Spread by Inhalation or Skin Contact

Associated Press – Dr. Shobha Swaminathan serves as a medical expert for a globally-syndicated fact check debunking false theories about COVID-19 vaccines.

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University Reproductive Associates: Building Bright Futures

NJ.com – Dr. Sara Morelli is featured in a sponsored content piece highlighting a new training program at NJMS, and treatment options available for those coping with infertility.

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How to Find the Right NJ Pediatrician

NJ Family Magazine – Dr. Joseph Schwab discusses how to find the best pediatrician for your family during a pandemic.

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8 beach safety tips to keep in mind this summer

Jersey's Best – Dr. Lewis Nelson covers how to safely plan a trip to the beach this summer, from sun protection tips to updated guidance on social distancing.

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Why New Jersey Medical School

Through a rigorous curriculum that places emphasis on combining holistic educational experiences with lessons learned by on-the-job training, New Jersey Medical School students are taught by venerated faculty members to become highly-skilled and compassionate physicians who deliver a particular brand of medicine and healthcare that is defined by extraordinary skill, professionalism, and respect for the patient.

 

NJMS Spotlight

Convocation Ceremony 2021

Congratulations to the NJMS Class of 2021! Click here to watch our virtual ceremony and witness our fourth-year medical students officially become doctors.

Rutgers Researchers Continue to Combat COVID-19 One Year into a Global Pandemic

The Rutgers University Center for COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness has racked up a remarkably long list of research accomplishments in just over a year. Read about their progress and what's next for the innovative center.

Award-winning Expert Joins NJMS Faculty

Dr. Nicholas J. Bessman, a well-known researcher in immunity and inflammation who was recently granted the NIH's new innovator award, is joining NJMS.

SMART Program Celebrates Winter Grads, Opens Virtual Door for Summer Recruits

Learn about how the Science Medicine & Related Topics program at NJMS is inspiring young local students to pursue careers in health sciences.

Q&A with Women of Excellence Student Leadership

NJMS student leaders develop a program to create opportunities for underrepresented women in medicine to connect and collaborate.

 

 

Medical Science Building Renovation Project

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School has embarked on an exciting renovation project to update and modernize the school's Medical Science Building. The 630,000-square-foot structure is the central hub of the NJMS campus and the school's nationally recognized research efforts.

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History In the Making

To understand New Jersey Medical School's future, is to first understand its storied past. Travel through time to learn about the early beginnings of the oldest medical school in the state of New Jersey. Thanks to its thriving community of students, faculty, staff, and researchers, New Jersey Medical School remains steadfast on its path toward greatness. We invite you to join us for the journey. Click Here To View Our Full Timeline

1954

Incorporation papers are filed to establish the Seton Hall College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (SHCMD) as the state's first medical school.

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1955

Charles L. Brown, MD, is appointed founding dean of SHCMD and leads an initiative to attract outstanding faculty to the new school.

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1960

The four-year medical program at SHCMD receives full accreditation from the American Medical Association.

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1965

The school is renamed as the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry (NJCMD).

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1970

As part of the Medical and Dental Act of 1970, NJCMD and Rutgers Medical School are combined under one Board of Trustees as the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (CMDNJ).

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