Curriculum Overview

The NJMS Curriculum: Designed for Tomorrow’s Physician Leaders

Our curriculum isn’t just a schedule, it’s a dynamic, integrated journey that prepares students to lead with knowledge, empathy, and purpose.

Through early clinical exposure, active learning, and a strong emphasis on health equity and humanism, you'll gain the skills to thrive in any specialty.

Three-Phase Journey of Learning, Growth, and Impact
Our three-phase curriculum includes:

• Foundational science taught through organ systems, co-led by basic science and clinical faculty
• Longitudinal clinical experiences and expanded elective time—starting early in your training
• Flexible clerkships with continued basic science integration and career exploration
• A capstone course to ensure you're fully prepared for residency

Explore medicine in a way that reflects the complexity—and humanity—of the world you'll serve.

NJMS Curriculum at a Glance