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We endeavor to cultivate a talented and diverse class of students who contribute to and care for patients and the community.


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Research
NJMS is a leader in advancing biomedical research to improve human health
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Academics
Our rigorous academic experience strikes a healthy balance between classroom and real world learning opportunities.


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Patient Care
NJMS offers patients exceptional care and the tools needed to maintain their health. Schedule a telehealth appointment and quickly find a physician/specialist.

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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.

 

 

A New Era of Medical Education at Rutgers

To create a stronger medical education program that is well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future, the Rutgers University Board of Governors voted on July 10, 2023, to seek combined accreditation between New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS). The integration of the medical schools will create co-equal bodies under a single accreditation to be known as Rutgers School of Medicine.

NJMS Spotlight

Mental Health Matters: Breaking Barriers

Dr. Petros Levounis, a Rutgers Health expert, shares insights on mental health challenges and how New Jersey Medical School is changing how to treat individuals and support communities.

Autism Rates Hit Record High, With One in 31 Children Affected, CDC Reports

Researchers note a demographic shift as autism is now more prevalent among minority children.

Closing the Gap: Addressing Black Maternal Health Disparities

Black Maternal Health: Dr. Damali Campbell-Oparaji, a Rutgers Health expert, addresses the urgent need for understanding barriers and providing culturally competent care.

Rutgers Leaders Are Recognized as Most Influential Health Care Leaders in New Jersey

Leaders from Rutgers Health were recognized by NJ Biz on its 2025 NJBIZ Health Care Power List.


Rutgers Medical Students Fulfill Their Dreams on Match Day

New Jersey Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School students joined thousands across the country who learned where they will complete their residencies.

 

NJMS in the News

Feeling Guilty for Staying Indoors on a Sunny Day? Here's How to Stop

Soaking up guilt instead of sunshine? Here's how to shift your mindset when a sunny day brings pressure instead of peace.

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US drug overdose deaths fell by nearly 27% last year, reaching lowest levels since 2019: CDC

ABC News interviewed NJMS' health expert, Dr. Petros Levounis, on a CDC report that found drug overdose deaths dropped in the U.S.

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Pa. and N.J. poison control centers see steep rise in exposure calls tied to popular weight-loss drugs

Poison Control health experts are reporting a rise in exposure calls linked to weight loss drugs.

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Historic Redlining Linked to Delays in HIV Treatment and Viral Suppression

Discover how redlining is impacting access to HIV treatment and care.

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EVENTS

 

 

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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