Message from the Chair


Welcome to the Department of Pediatrics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

The department’s mission is to build a healthier future for all children through providing quality healthcare, expanding knowledge through outstanding research, inspiring minds through education, and improving the lives of children through informed advocacy.

We realize there is nothing more important than a child's health. Through our programs at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and University Hospital, the Department of Pediatrics delivers premier care to promote optimal health for our children and adolescents, excellence in education for our students, and cutting-edge research.