New Jersey Medical School Spotlight 2024
Your Best Bet for Avoiding Illness from Flu and COVID-19? Getting Vaccinated.
Rutgers Health expert highlights the importance of staying protected this fall and shares what you need to know about vaccines for COVID-19 and flu, as well as information about Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Students Awarded Grant to Lead Opioid Prevention Efforts in Newark
Rutgers NJMS students receive Helping Hands Grant to expand opioid prevention efforts throughout Newark.
MedicZero: Saving Lives by Transforming Bystander Emergency Response
Rutgers alumni-backed non-profit, MedicZero, is dedicated to teaching bystanders' life-saving skills like hands-only CPR. Discover how they're enhancing emergency response in communities.
Rutgers Medical Students Help Hospital Patients Look and Feel Their Best
From scrubs to scissors: NJMS students boost patients' spirits with fresh cuts and shaves.
Expert Offers Tips to Stay Calm Amid Rising Political Tensions
Health expert provides a multi-faceted approach to navigate election-related stress and anxiety.
Rutgers Researchers Discover New Way to Control the Sense of Touch
Read the latest Rutgers Health study about how using phosphatidic acid as a regulator of the sense of touch may lead to new treatments for better pain relief.
White Coat Ceremony Marks the Beginning of Students Journey Into Medicine
Learn what inspired some of our newest medical students to enter the field.
How to Prevent Potential Poisonings During the Back to School Rush
Rutgers poison expert offers tips to prevent children of all ages from coming into contact with poisons at home and school.
Intestinal Parasite Could Hold the Key to Scar-Free Wound Healing
A study involving Rutgers Health researchers suggests a parasite protein accelerates healing and reduces scarring in laboratory mice.
Medical Student Teams Up With Martial Artist to Train Others to Be Street Ready
Discover how a NJMS student and a martial artist teamed up to help people handle conflict with 'Street Ready' courses, offering training in conflict de-escalation, first aid, and personal safety.
These Rutgers Grads Are Completing Their Journey With Two New Titles: Doctor and Mom
Cheers to the Class of 2024! As we celebrate their achievements, let's also spotlight these phenomenal women, featured in Rutgers Today, who are not only embracing the title of mom, but are also adding doctor to their list of accomplishments.
Explore, Serve and Learn: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Opens Its Doors to the Community
Rutgers NJMS held its inaugural symposium on April 11, 2024, spotlighting service learning and community partnerships.
Led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Physicians, University Hospital’s Liver Transplant Program Again Ranks Top in U.S.
We're thrilled that University Hospital's Liver Transplant Program, led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School physicians, has again ranked top in the nation. This recognition underscores our commitment to excellence and patient care.
University Hospital and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Launch Comprehensive Weight Management Center
The Center offers a holistic approach to weight management and introduces a patient engagement app.
Rutgers Partnership Is Paving a Path for Tomorrow’s Biomedical Researchers
Embarking on a transformative journey: Rutgers partnership lays the foundation for future biomedical researchers.
The First Class of RBHS (2014): Where Are They Now?
Meet seven trailblazers from RBHS' inaugural graduating class, ranging from a brain cancer doctor to an esteemed Rutgers professor. Explore their stories as they share their unique journeys in the medical field.
Rutgers Health at 10: Addressing Health Inequities Today – and Tomorrow
Explore how Rutgers Health is addressing health inequities to foster healthier futures for New Jersey and beyond.
Rutgers Health Expands Women, Infants and Children Program Services in Newark
Discover how a recent grant is amplifying Rutgers Health's outreach in Newark, addressing nutritional disparities, and fostering community well-being.
Match Day Brings Celebration as Medical Students Glimpse Their Futures
We are immensely proud of our students who matched on Match Day – marking the next chapter in their medical journey.
The Story of the Department of Surgery at the New Jersey Medical School
Discover the captivating narrative of Rutgers NJMS' Department of Surgery, chronicled by Dr. David H. Livingston.
Two Rutgers Professors Named 2023 Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
We are proud that one of our professors, Dr. Fred Russell Kramer, is a part of this incredible list of Fellows – earning distinction for health science advancement.
Water Beads’ Hidden Dangers
Dr. Diane Calello, medical director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers NJMS, highlights potential health risks associated with water beads, a popular toy among children.
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School’s WIC Program and Greater Newark Health Coalition Announce the Launch of a Grant to Expand Outreach Efforts to Families
The awarded grant will amplify outreach initiatives, increase WIC awareness, and reduce disparities in the program's delivery.
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.
A Decade of Commitment to Community Health
Learn how Rutgers Health is deepening its engagement services and programs for the communities it serves.