New RWJMS students take their oath during the annual white coat ceremony

Admissions

An extraordinary journey begins here.

Why Study Medicine at Rutgers?

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School enhances educational initiatives through a comprehensive and interprofessional curriculum so you can learn from experts in clinical, research, and social sciences, as well as in the humanities and other health professions. Diverse students, clinicians, scientists, and patients accentuate our mission to help you become a culturally competent caregiver, with the skills to be a career-long learner. Here, you'll discover a community committed to excellence and a rigorous academic environment where the challenges of medical education transform into profound personal and professional growth.

Two Legacies, One Future School of Medicine

At Rutgers, medical education is rooted in excellence, discovery, and community.
With the convergence of New Jersey Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, we’re taking it to new heights.

With an anticipated accreditation in 2027, the future Rutgers School of Medicine is poised to be one of the largest medical schools in the nation and an unparalleled hub of biomedical and health sciences education, research, and care.

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Which Path Will You Take?

Get to know more about our beloved community and why Robert Wood Johnson Medical School might just be the right choice for your medical journey.

The Medical Education Journey

Every lecture, lab, and patient interaction is a step toward becoming a resilient and skilled practitioner. Learn more about the different milestones in a medical education at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

White Coat Ceremony

The White Coat Ceremony is traditionally placed at the end of orientation week and marks the first milestone of a student’s medical education at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

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The Pre-Clerkship Experience

During pre-clerkship years, standardized patients and simulation technologies are used extensively for learning and assessment. Students have opportunities for career exploration, research, and community service.

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Dual Degree Programs

Many aspiring physicians have a variety of interests and abilities. Our dual degree curriculum encourages combining the MD with another degree to provide the training and credentials leading to a specialized role within medicine.

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Distinction Programs

Our prestigious and rigorous distinction programs support and recognize students who have shown exceptional involvement, accomplishment, and scholarship in specialized areas of medical education.

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Community and Global Health

Emphasis on the wellbeing of individuals and families in the delivery of healthcare is essential to the creation of healthy communities. We are committed to improving the health outcomes of our most vulnerable communities by influencing future physicians to serve and advocate for the needs of under-served patient populations locally and throughout the world.

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Research Experiences

Maximize your medical school experience by taking advantage of a number of excellent research and clinical programs and activities available to you during the summer months.

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Clerkship

Clerkships and subinternships are available to medical students across the country through the Association of American Medical Colleges' Visiting Student Learning Opportunities.

Residency

Graduate medical education programs further our mission of providing the highest quality medical care to our patients.

Match Day

In 2024, 97 percent of graduating students who participated in the National Residency Matching Program matched. The national match rate is 93.5 percent.

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Additional Admissions Pathways

Explore your path to medical school with our various special admissions programs, including options for undergraduate students at partner institutions, joint degree programs, and our 3-Year Primary Care Accelerated Program.