Welcome to Mini-Medical School

The Mini-Med School at NJMS is a 6-week educational program designed to inspire high school juniors and seniors in the greater Newark area to explore careers in medicine and the health sciences. Through weekly didactic sessions led by first and second-year medical students, followed by lectures from faculty experts, students gain exposure to a range of medical topics including cardiology, neurology, infectious diseases, mental health, health equity, and social justice. The program also features hands-on electives, offering students practical experience in clinical skills. Participants who attend all six academic sessions are honored on Graduation Day (week six) with a Certificate of Achievement. The event includes remarks from the Executive Vice Dean of NJMS, as well as a Q&A panel with current medical students, providing valuable insight into the medical school journey.

Welcome!

MiniMed Fall 2025 Application Information

All applications must be completed through the online form; there will be no in person or by-mail applications. The form will close at 11:59pm EST on September 19th, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. A guidance counselor, science teacher, or advisor email address is required. Program acceptance will be sent out the week of September 29th, with orientation on October 6th. 

Program Details

For the fall 2025 school year, MiniMed will adopt a hybrid learning model. Students are expected to attend all virtual and in-person sessions.

Cost: $75 per person

Payment is due upon confirmation of acceptance into the program. Payments are to be made by check or money order only. All checks and money orders must have the student's name written in the memo line. No cash, credit or debit cards will be accepted for payment. More information will follow once you are accepted into the program.

For the in-person sessions, our address is:

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Medical Science Building
185 South Orange Ave. MSB 624, Newark NJ 07103

2025 Mini-Med Schedule

All sessions will run from 5:30 pm - 8 pm

Session 1: Monday, 10/06 - Orientation (in-person)
Session 2: Monday, 10/20 (virtual)
Session 3: Monday, 10/27 (virtual)
Session 4: Monday, 11/03 (in-person)
Session 5: Monday, 11/10 (virtual)
Session 6: Monday, 11/17 - Graduation (in-person)

*Optional Saturday, 10/25 All-Day Session (in-person, open to students AND parents/guardians)

For any additional questions, please email minimedschool@njms.rutgers.edu 

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