SOCIAL
EMOTIONAL
PHYSICAL
FINANCIAL
OCCUPATIONAL
SPIRITUAL
SOCIAL
Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP): Social media resources
- Facebook: AMAmedstudents and AmericanMedicalAssociation
- Twitter: @AMAmedstudents and @AmerMedicalAssn
- Instagram: @AmerMedicalAssnen
NJMS Specific
- Instagram.com/humansofnjms
NJMS Knitting Club - The NJMS Knitting Club brings together all of the knitters and crocheters of NJMS. Our club is both a gathering for knitters and crocheters to discuss their projects and swap ideas, and also a philanthropic organization that creates garments to donate. Currently, we are making hats and blankets for babies born in the University Hospital nursery but plan to expand to make hats, gloves, and scarves for local shelters.
For more information: knittingclub@njms.rutgers.edu
EMOTIONAL
Physician and Medical student support line: 1 (888) 409-0141
Care for your body and mind: Student Health - 973-972-8219
Medical Student Well-Being – personal stories of resilience and resources for maintaining well-being
PHYSICAL
Lifestyle Medicine
For more information email: njmslifestylemed@njms.rutgers.edu
Medwings is an ice hockey club, open to all members of RBHS, that plays in a league based in Floyd Hall Arena at Montclair State University. Several years ago, we discovered that we could combine our love for the sport and passion for community service to host the First Annual Rutgers Charity Ice Hockey game. Since the inaugural game, we have raised over $53,000 for various local non-profit organizations including the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, the Sean Hanna Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, and Smiles Across Bangladesh.
For more information: medwingshockey@njms.rutgers.edu
We promote the well-being and health of NJMS students through fitness and camaraderie playing pick-up basketball. Our annual interdepartmental, interdisciplinary basketball league provides a safe space for students and faculty to exercise in a structured, competitive setting.
For more information: njmsbasketball@njms.rutgers.edu
NJMS Club Soccer is a student organization that is open to all members of the RBHS community. We play indoor games in the gymnasium every Monday and Thursday.
For more information:soccer@njms.rutgers.edu
The NJMS Football Club is an intramural sports club at NJMS that holds a yearly flag football league and pickup flag football throughout the school year.
For more information: football@njms.rutgers.edu
The NJMS Volleyball Club plays in the gymnasium! Join our Facebook group and find out when we play!
For more information: volleyball@njms.rutgers.edu
The Vocal Chords a capella group was founded over a decade ago. Through the years, students ranging from beginners with no musical or vocal training to students with impressive pedigrees have lent their voices to the halls of NJMS and University hospital, performing for patients, faculty, and fellow students alike. At present, Vocal Chords, is a sub-group of the larger and all-encompassing NJMS Musician's Society, sponsored by The Healthcare Foundation Center for Humanism and Medicine. We perform for events such as Follies, a school-wide talent show, faculty appreciation dinners, the Humanism Center Holiday Concert, and the annual NJMS Holiday Coffeehouse. We cover a wide range of genres, from classical to holiday tunes, to contemporary jazz and pop arrangements.
For more information:njmsmusic@njms.rutgers.edu
FINANCIAL
A Financial Aid counselor is available daily in MSB B637 - Mon-Friday between 9AM and 4:30PM
Budget Worksheet
FIRST FACT Sheets
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Applying for WIC
Scholarships for Minority Students:
National Medical Fellowships
Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships
National Medical Association
Scholarships in Primary Care
National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program
Student to Service Program
Pisacano Leadership Foundation
OCCUPATIONAL
Careers in Medicine: Understanding the phase: Understand Yourself:
FREIDA – search for a residency or fellowship
AAMC Residency Explore Tool – explore and compare residency programs
SPIRITUAL
The Christian Medical & Dental Association is a community of healthcare professionals and students who desire to glorify God through personal growth and service. We offer fellowship, worship/prayer nights, outreach events, and weekly bible studies. Everyone, regardless of religion, is welcome!
For more information: cmda@njms.rutgers.edu
The Jewish Medical Society at NJMS provides the opportunity for students at the medical school to participate in traditional Jewish events that occur throughout the school year. Some of these events include annual holiday parties, Shabbat meals, and Jewish medical ethics lectures. Keep an eye out for our events if you would like to join in our celebrations!
For more information:jewishsociety@njms.rutgers.edu
The Muslim Students Association is a non-political faith-based organization created to educate both the Muslim and non-Muslim student body regarding all aspects of Islam. In addition, the club works with local organizations to engage Muslim residents of the greater community. We collaborate with RSDM to participate in local health fairs and additionally hold monthly meetings for both members and the RBHS community!
For more information:muslimstudentsassociation@njms.rutgers.edu