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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

New Brunswick, NJ Class Size: 165
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Gaining admission to Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.83 and an average MCAT score of 515.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School applicants:

Average GPA:
3.83
Average MCAT:
515
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 Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is below.

In-State Tuition:
$44435
Out-of-State Tuition:
$68564

For more information about tuition at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, visit the following link: https://scarlethub.rutgers.edu/financial-services/cost-of-attendance/rbhs-students-cost-of-attendance/robert-wood-johnson-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 Robert Wood Johnson 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:
No
Accepts International:
No
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 Robert Wood Johnson Medical School:

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Mission Statement:
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is dedicated to transforming health care for New Jersey and the nation through innovation and excellence in education, research, patient- and family-centered care and addressing the health of our diverse community.

For more information on the mission statement for Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, visit the following link: https://rwjms.rutgers.edu/about_rwjms/mission-and-vision

Situational Judgement Tests

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
Yes
AAMC PREview™:
No
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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:
NA
Secondary Application Fee:
$80
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.

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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson 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?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
4
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

Biology or Zoology may fulfill general requirement. Anatomy and physiology, cell and molecular biology all recommended.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

Must include one semester of a college writing course. Intensive-writing courses may substitute for English.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
3
Statistics Semester Hours:
3

Any combination of 6 semester hours of stats/math. Biostatistics recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Spanish language course recommended.

SOURCE: https://rwjms.rutgers.edu/education/medical_education/prospective-students/applying-to-rwjms

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson 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):
Yes
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
rwjapadm@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson 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 2023 and August 2024, 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 2024, 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 Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

When did you decide to pursue a career in medicine?
How do you envision yourself impacting your community as a physician?
Who has been a significant influence or role model in your life?
What challenges have you faced in your academic journey and how did you address them?
Can you discuss a project or research you have worked on?
Describe two significant experiences or events from your past.
What do you identify as a major challenge in healthcare today and how would you approach it?
How would you approach a patient who refuses treatment due to personal beliefs?
Tell us about your background and upbringing.
What do you consider your strengths and weaknesses?
What are your views on stem cell research?
How would you handle a colleague or resident displaying unprofessional behavior, like coming to work intoxicated?
Describe a challenging patient care experience you've encountered.
Where do you stand on physician-assisted suicide?
How do you manage stress and anticipate handling the pressures of medical school?
What experiences have you had with patient care?
What do you foresee as a challenging ethical situation you might face as a doctor?
How do you handle feedback and criticism?
How would you address patients interested in alternative medicine treatments?
Can you briefly discuss a project or initiative you've undertaken?
What are your views on specific medical interventions, like resuscitating extremely premature infants?
How would you design a program addressing adolescent substance abuse?
What is your stance on reproductive rights and interventions like abortion?
In a single sentence, how would you describe yourself?
Why are you interested in our medical school?
How would you approach a patient who disagrees with your treatment recommendations?
Can you discuss an ethical or moral dilemma you've contemplated or encountered?
What experiences or activities have reinforced your passion for medicine?
How have you prepared yourself for the rigors of medical school?
How do you see the future of healthcare evolving?
Describe a teamwork experience or collaboration you found meaningful.
How do you prioritize your tasks and manage your time effectively?
What are your long-term goals in medicine?
How do you ensure you stay up-to-date with medical advancements and research?
Describe a time you advocated for a cause or individual.
How do you handle conflicts with peers or superiors?
What values or principles guide your decision-making, especially in challenging situations?
How do you foster a patient-centered approach in healthcare?
How do you see the role of technology shaping the future of medicine?
Describe a time when you had to adapt to unexpected changes or challenges.