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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
and wellness around the world.


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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.

 

NJMS Spotlight

A Decade of Commitment to Community Health

Learn how Rutgers Health is deepening its engagement services and programs for the communities it serves.

Study Uncovers the Medical Care Challenges Faced by Limited English Proficiency Individuals during the Covid-19 Pandemic

A research study highlights challenges faced by women with limited English proficiency (LEP) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

University Hospital's Liver Transplant Program, Led by Physicians from Rutgers NJMS, Ranked No. 1 in the United States

The Center for Advanced Liver Diseases and Transplantation at University Hospital - led by NJMS physicians, ranks first in the country for three-year patient survival rates for liver transplant programs.

Meet the People of Rutgers

In this piece, the people of Rutgers University are highlighted and share their hobbies, accomplishments, and favorite moments at the university.


Rutgers Awarded $3.9 Million NIH Grant for Lung Disease Study

Researchers will examine how the body’s adaptations to viruses, fungi, and parasites change its ability to combat unrelated respiratory infections.

 

NJMS in the News

CHS Grad Turned Medical School Student Comes Home to Inspire Students

Full Circle Experience: Marvens Jean, NJMS student, returns to his high school, where he once started the pre-med club, to inspire the next generation of aspiring physicians.

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Scientists may have finally figured out why women live longer than men

New data indicates that women outlive men by nearly six years.

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Poison Control Center Tips on Preventing Illness This Holiday Season

Learn helpful safety tips to avoid the risk of getting sick around the holidays.

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Axios Finish Line: SAD or winter blues: How to deal with shorter days

Learn how to manage the winter blues.

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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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