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Research
NJMS is a leader in advancing biomedical research to improve human health
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Academics
Our rigorous academic experience strikes a healthy balance between classroom and real world learning opportunities.


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Patient Care
NJMS offers patients exceptional care and the tools needed to maintain their health. Schedule a telehealth appointment and quickly find a physician/specialist.

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Why New Jersey Medical School

Through a rigorous curriculum that places emphasis on combining holistic educational experiences with lessons learned by on-the-job training, New Jersey Medical School students are taught by venerated faculty members to become highly-skilled and compassionate physicians who deliver a particular brand of medicine and healthcare that is defined by extraordinary skill, professionalism, and respect for the patient.

 

NJMS Spotlight

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.

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.

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.

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.


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.

 

NJMS in the News

University Hospital, Rutgers Medical School launch comprehensive weight management center

The Center offers a holistic approach to weight management and introduces a patient engagement app.

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Scientists May Have Discovered Reason for Long COVID Brain Fog—Here’s Why It Matters

New study links long COVID brain fog to leaky blood vessels in the brain.

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Can 4 common medications — Viagra, estrogen, a statin and an OTC painkiller — help you live longer? Here's what the latest research says.

Exploring whether specific medications can extend lifespan: here’s what recent research reveals.

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Going on a trip? Here are the medicines experts say you should pack in the event of illness.

Preparing for a trip? Health experts share tips on being prepared if you get sick while traveling.

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Medical Science Building Renovation Project

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School has embarked on an exciting renovation project to update and modernize the school's Medical Science Building. The 630,000-square-foot structure is the central hub of the NJMS campus and the school's nationally recognized research efforts.

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History In the Making

To understand New Jersey Medical School's future, is to first understand its storied past. Travel through time to learn about the early beginnings of the oldest medical school in the state of New Jersey. Thanks to its thriving community of students, faculty, staff, and researchers, New Jersey Medical School remains steadfast on its path toward greatness. We invite you to join us for the journey. Click Here To View Our Full Timeline

1954

Incorporation papers are filed to establish the Seton Hall College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (SHCMD) as the state's first medical school.

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1955

Charles L. Brown, MD, is appointed founding dean of SHCMD and leads an initiative to attract outstanding faculty to the new school.

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1960

The four-year medical program at SHCMD receives full accreditation from the American Medical Association.

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1965

The school is renamed as the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry (NJCMD).

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1970

As part of the Medical and Dental Act of 1970, NJCMD and Rutgers Medical School are combined under one Board of Trustees as the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (CMDNJ).

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