Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Application Guide

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School applicants:

Average GPA:

3.85

Average MCAT:

516

Competitiveness:

Moderately Competitive

Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is below.

In-State Tuition:

$44435

Out-of-State Tuition:

$68564

For more information about tuition at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, visit the following link: https://scarlethub.rutgers.edu/financial-services/cost-of-attendance/rbhs-students-cost-of-attendance/new-jersey-medical-school/

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:

Very Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:

Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness:

Friendly

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:

Yes

Accepts International:

Yes

International Friendliness:

Neutral

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School:

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Mission Statement:

As one of the leading comprehensive public research universities in the nation, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has the threefold mission of: Providing for the educational needs of New Jersey through our undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs; Conducting cutting-edge research that contributes to the health, environmental, social, and cultural well-being of the state, nation, and world, as well as strengthening the economy and supporting businesses and industries; and Performing public service in support of the needs of the people of the state and their local, county, and state governments.

For more information on the mission statement for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, visit the following link: https://www.rutgers.edu/about-rutgers#:~:text=about%20Rutgers%20Rankings-,University%20Mission,-As%20one%20of

Situational Judgement Tests

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School requires the completion of the AAMC PREview™ examination.

CASPer®:

Yes

AAMC PREview™:

Yes

Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:

December 1

Secondary Application Deadline:

Dec 15

Secondary Application Fee:

$95

Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start:

Mid-August

Interview Cycle End:

NA

Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School below:

Interpreting Semester Hours

Typically,

3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters

4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit

6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters

8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:

8

Lab?

Not Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

8

GenChem Lab?

Required

OChem Semester Hours:

8

OChem Lab?

Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

3

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

8

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

8

College level intensive writing courses may be substituted for English.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Calculus, Genetics, Statistics, Anatomy, Physiology, Sociology and/or Psychology

SOURCE: https://njms.rutgers.edu/admissions/apply_requirements.php

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

Yes

MD+MPH (Public Health):

Yes

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

Yes

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Rutgers New Jersey Medical School below:

CONTACT #1

Title:

E-mail:

njmsadmiss@njms.rutgers.edu

Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:

E-mail:

Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

We are committed to supporting our NJMS community by enhancing collaboration between students, staff, and faculty, with a dedicated focus on humanism, health equity and social justice. How do you envision yourself contributing to the NJMS community? (1500 character limit)

We seek students who are respectful, self-aware, humble, resilient, team-oriented, and adaptable. Discuss a personal or professional challenge you have experienced and share insight on what you learned about yourself and how the challenge was resolved. (1500 character limit)

If you will not be a full-time student between June 2024 and August 2025, please describe in detail your planned activities, including projected time commitment for each activity: (1500 character limit)

If you have chosen to pursue one or more “growth” years prior to your planned matriculation to medical school in 2025, please share insight on your decision. (1500 character limit)

If you are a re-applicant, please share what you have done to enhance your candidacy and re-application? (1500 character limit)

Please elaborate on challenges not thoroughly addressed anywhere else in your application (Please feel free to address any or all of the following if applicable: Institutional Actions, Academic and/or MCAT inconsistencies, personal challenges,): (1500 character limit)

Please discuss any additional information you feel may help us in our review of your candidacy. (1500 character limit)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Where do you see yourself and your career in 10 years?

Can you identify the main problem currently faced by the medical field?

Can you identify an area of medicine that you believe requires more attention and research?

When did you first decide that medicine was the right path for you?

Can you provide more details about your research experience?

When did you first realize that you wanted to pursue a career in medicine?

Can you discuss your personal background, including your family, origins, and experiences?

What do you think is the biggest problem confronting American healthcare today?

Why are you interested in the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in particular?

What are your parents' thoughts or opinions about your decision to pursue a career in medicine?

Can you discuss a moral issue that may arise for doctors in their practice?

Describe the differences between Medicare and Medicaid.

Can you discuss your thoughts on the current state of American healthcare and the need for reform?

What are some challenges you have faced and overcome?

How do you think your hobbies and extracurricular activities outside of medicine contribute to your overall well-being?

Do you have a good understanding of the current healthcare reform bill?

How will you adapt to and engage with the diverse patient population at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School?

What aspect of medicine draws you in the most?

Do you have any questions about the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School or the application process?

How do your parents feel about your decision to pursue medicine?

What do you envision as the ideal organization of health insurance?

Describe three major issues currently affecting healthcare in America and offer potential solutions to address them.

Can you share your thoughts on the role of managed care and HMOs in the US healthcare system?

(If you are a non-traditional applicant) How do you think your background in (specific industry) will benefit you as a doctor?

Can you provide more information about your time studying abroad?

How do you handle stress in challenging situations?

Share information about your parents and their professions.

Tell me about a time when you encountered an ethical dilemma and how you resolved it.

Can you explain your experience in the field of medicine so far?

Can you discuss an experience you had during one of your activities mentioned in your application?

Can you discuss your personal stance on the current US healthcare system?

What are your thoughts on the current health insurance system and how would you improve it?

Have you thought about which specialization you would like to pursue?

Can you explain the focus and purpose of your research?

Can you describe your strengths and weaknesses and how they may contribute to your success as a doctor?

What motivates you to become a doctor?

Can you describe yourself and your unique qualities or characteristics?

Can you discuss the impact of childhood obesity in America and potential ways to address the issue?

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Statistics

Students Who Got In, Helping You Get In

Tuition

Friendliness

IN-STATE

OUT-OF-STATE

INTERNATIONAL

Mission Statement

Situational Judgement Tests

CASPer® Question Bank

AAMC PREview™ Question Bank

Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Medical School Interview Question Bank

Prerequisite Courses

PHYSICS

CHEMISTRY

BIOLOGY

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

ENGLISH/WRITING

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Special Programs

Contact Information

CONTACT #1

CONTACT #2

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Interview Questions