With 20 academic departments and interdepartmental research centers, New Jersey Medical School students can access a variety of research training opportunities and leverage some of the most advanced biomedical research facilities around.
New Jersey Medical School
Be the Difference
New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), located in Newark, is committed to educating humanistic, culturally competent future physicians. Our community fosters diversity in the medical profession and actively recruits students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in medicine. The school’s longstanding history and the unique demographics within the city of Newark provide an educational experience designed to transform students into the physician leaders of the future.
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NIH-funded institution in New Jersey for basic science and clinical work
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Match rate in highly competitive specialties exceeds the national average
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Top percentile for ethnic diversity of student body among U.S. medical schools
An Education That Makes a Difference
From traditional MD programs to dual-degrees and special programs for undergraduates and high school seniors, gain hands-on experience and early exposure backed by rigorous foundational coursework that covers the micro and macro aspects of human health. Through a dynamic and integrated curriculum featuring team-based learning, podcast lectures, small clinical groups, and more, New Jersey Medical School's innovative curriculum explores four major themes: organ systems, integrated clinical practice, service learning, and professional identity development.
Experience NJMS
New Jersey Medical School provides a variety of in- and out-patient care. Our clinics focus on a variety of specialty areas of medicine — including infectious diseases, cardiovascular science, neurological and visual sciences, cancer and trauma.
New Jersey Medical School provides vital healthcare information and services to the community through neighborhood outreach programs and health centers, such as the Student Family Health Care Center.
News from NJMS
A brain cancer doctor, a research scientist and other medical professionals share their experiences at the university’s unique academic health system.
As the university’s biomedical education, research and clinical care arm enters its second decade, new strategies are delivering healthier futures for New Jersey and beyond.