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Our rigorous academic experience strikes a healthy balance between classroom and real world learning opportunities.


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

At Rutgers, medical education is rooted in excellence, discovery, and community. With the convergence of New Jersey Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, we’re taking it to new heights. 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

Glaucoma: The Silent Threat to Vision

Dr. Albert Khouri, professor of ophthalmology and director of the glaucoma service at Rutgers NJMS, discusses what glaucoma is, the importance of early detection, risk factors and how Rutgers Health is advancing treatment.

Taking Acetaminophen to Curb Flu Symptoms? Take Care Not to Overdose

New Jersey Poison Control Center experts warn that too much acetaminophen can be toxic.

Medical School Professor Offers Hope for Chronic Knee Pain

Dr. Abhishek Kumar, Rutgers Health expert, discusses how genicular artery embolization works, its benefits, and how it has transformed patient care.

Could Hidden Infections Be Fueling Long COVID?

New research suggests that lingering infections acquired before or alongside COVID-19 may help explain why symptoms persist after the virus clears.

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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. George F. Heinrich

On October 15, 2025, the Rutgers NJMS community celebrated the life and legacy of the late Dr. George F. Heinrich, esteemed Associate Dean of the Office of Admissions.

 

NJMS in the News

NJMS In The News

Rutgers, Eating for Your Health Launch ‘Food as Medicine’ Program

Learn how "eating for your health" helps communities discover practical ways to use food as medicine.

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NJMS In The News

Medical School Professor Offers Hope for Chronic Knee Pain

Dr. Abhishek Kumar, Rutgers Health expert, discusses how genicular artery embolization works, its benefits, and how it has transformed patient care.

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Hong Kong’s next generation of Winter Olympians nurtured by speed skater Sidney Chu

Olympian and NJMS student, Sidney Chu, is training the next generation of winter athletes.

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Hidden Infections May Be the Missing Link in Long COVID

Researchers may have uncovered a missing factor that helps explain why some people struggle to recover from long Covid.

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EVENTS

 

 

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.

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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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