In relentless pursuit of medical excellence.
As one of the nation's leading comprehensive medical schools, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is committed to advancing education, research, health care delivery, and the well-being of our communities.
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has full accreditation status from the Liaison Committee of Medical Education (LCME). The next full survey visit will occur in 2026-2027. For information about accreditation status, contact the LCME Secretariat at:LCME@aamc.org
Our mission, vision, and values are more than just words: They are a promise to inspire, to heal, and to lead.
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is dedicated to transforming care through innovation and excellence in education and research and by addressing the health of our diverse community. As one of the nation’s leading comprehensive medical schools, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in these mission areas: education, research, healthcare delivery, and the promotion of community and global health.
As the state’s first and largest academic high-value health care system, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will become the academic engine driving a new health care paradigm in New Jersey.
R – Respect, dignity, and humanism for the diverse population we serve
W – Wellness and resilience
J – Joining learners hand-in-hand with care delivery
M – Making patients first with safe, compassionate, high-quality care
S – Science to advance human health
As dean of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Amy Murtha, MD is proud to partner as a physician and to support the collaborations that strengthen the school’s education, clinical, research, and community health missions. She is committed to improving health outcomes through innovative discovery and to training the next generation, while holding our beloved community at the center of our work and promoting inclusivity for all.
The new home of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, the HELIX is a public-private development in the heart of New Brunswick. Set to be completed by 2026, this state-of-the-art facility will be equipped with advanced simulation labs, translational research facilities, and much more.
The Rutgers University Board of Governors has approved a plan to seek combined accreditation for New Jersey Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has full accreditation status from the Liaison Committee of Medical Education (LCME). The next full survey visit will occur in 2026-2027. For information about accreditation status, contact the LCME Secretariat at LCME@aamc.org.
Our administrative offices and departments form the backbone of the medical school, ensuring our students, faculty, and staff have the tools and support they need for success.
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has two campuses, located in New Brunswick and Piscataway. Our principal teaching hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, is in New Brunswick.
675 Hoes Lane West
Piscataway, NJ 08854
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: 732-235-6200 or 6201
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School was founded in 1961 by a grant from the Kellogg Foundation. From our first faculty and students to our newest buildings and exciting new community partnerships, we have shared a rich history of evolution and transformation.
