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.
NIH-funded institution in New Jersey for basic science and clinical work
Match rate in highly competitive specialties exceeds the national average
Top percentile for ethnic diversity of student body among U.S. medical schools
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.