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A New Era of Two Legacies, One Future School of Medicine

New Jersey Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School are preparing for full Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation to create the Rutgers School of Medicine. As we work to integrate these two historic campuses, we're building a stronger medical education program well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future.

With an anticipated accreditation in 2027, the future Rutgers School of Medicine is poised to be one of the largest medical schools in the nation and an unparalleled hub of biomedical and health sciences education, research, and care.

 

 

Rutgers Students Why Choose NJMS

Why Study Medicine at Rutgers

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

Breaking Boundaries in Uterine Fibroid Care

At Rutgers NJMS and University Hospital, physicians are advancing clinical care and enhancing the quality of life for women with uterine fibroids through uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), a minimally invasive alternative to conventional surgery.

Correctable Flaws Hindered Studies of Chronic Symptoms from Lyme, COVID and Other Infections

Scientists from Rutgers Health and other leading research institutions say many studies failed to ensure participants had the condition being investigated.

A Childhood Illness Inspired Grad's Interest in Medicine

An aspiring physician and passionate flutist, is exploring how the arts can complement healing as she looks ahead to a career in medicine - and Rutgers NJMS is her top choice.

Medical Students Reimagine Postpartum Care, One Stitch at a Time

Third-year NJMS medical students Esha Shah, Hrithika Ravuri and Monika Weglarz are redefining postpartum care with an innovative, community-centered approach.

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Rutgers Medical Students - Committed to Improving Care - Learn Their Futures on Match Day

Rutgers medical students mark a milestone moment in their medical journey.

 

NJMS in the News

NJMS In The News

NJ lawmakers, doctors seek to raise awareness of uterine fibroids

Dr. Pratik Shukla, NJMS health expert, who performs uterine fibroid embolization at University Hospital, is quoted in a NJ Monitor article highlighting the widespread impact of uterine fibroids, particularly among Black women.

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Scientists say studies of infection-triggered chronic conditions have been undermined by unproven diagnoses

Scientists believe better study design could be the key to unlocking answers about infection-related chronic conditions.

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Rutgers Researchers Test How Older Adults Master Multitasking

At the Brain Health Institute, researchers seek to understand how targeted online cognitive training can improve people’s ability to multitask.

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Ophthalmologists Sound Alert Over Pickleball Player Peril

Doctors are encouraging players to wear protective eyewear as eye injuries on the court continue to rise.

 

 

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NJMS Renovation Project

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.

 

 

 

 

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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