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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Piscataway, NJ

Allopathic Medical Schools Public Non-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $46,297

Tuition (Out of State): $70,187

Accreditation Status: Full

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 147

Degrees: MD

Founding Year: 1962

Accreditation Year: 1966

Website: https://rwjms.rutgers.edu

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πŸ“„ Application Information

Applications Received: N/A

Interviews Granted: N/A

Admitted: N/A

Average MCAT: 514

Average GPA: 3.67

Male: N/A

Female: N/A

Underrepresented:N/A

Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 34% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.

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About the School

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, part of Rutgers University, operates campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey. Established in 1962, the school comprises 20 basic science and clinical departments, offering a comprehensive range of educational programs at undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels. It maintains affiliations with 34 hospitals and numerous ambulatory care sites, with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital serving as its principal affiliate.

Curriculum

The MD program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School emphasizes a competency-based curriculum, integrating basic sciences and clinical medicine through multidisciplinary themes and common clinical presentations. In 2021, the school introduced the "5 Cs" curriculum, focusing on curiosity, critical thinking, clinical skills, competence, and compassion. This innovative approach places foundational knowledge within the context of medical practice, promoting learning through discovery and collaboration.

Facilities

The medical school is home to several major research institutes and centers, including The Cardiovascular Institute, the Child Health Institute of New Jersey, the Institute for Neurological Therapeutics, and the Women's Health Institute. These facilities support a wide range of clinical and translational research initiatives, fostering collaboration across various medical disciplines.

Demographics

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School enrolls approximately 757 medical students and 120 PhD students. The Class of 2017 comprised 134 students, with 54% women and 53% native New Jersey residents. The school ranks among the top 10 percent nationally in minority student enrollment, reflecting its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

SDN Insights

Our analysis of UMDNJ-RWJMS:

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Student Loan Burden: $353,827

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UMDNJ-RWJMS, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $353,827. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Lower than 93% Nationally

The cost of living at UMDNJ-RWJMS is lower than 93% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.

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Environment: Urban

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