Rutgers New Jersey Medical School: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 13:08, 30 April 2016

History

Education — The preclinical curriculum employs many different teaching modalities including lecture and small group activities such as team based learning (TBL) to provide our students with an important fund of knowledge.

Research — Research funding at NJMS has doubled since 1996. During fiscal year 2004, funding reached an unprecedented $103.9 million - a 17 percent increase over the previous year. This funding is coupled with an impressive list of groundbreaking discoveries by a world-class cadre of researchers.

Patient Care — In addition to employing state-of-the-art treatment tools and innovations, clinical care at NJMS is provided in a variety of in- and out-patient settings. These facilities offer patients unparalleled care in convenient and welcoming environments.

Community Outreach — In addition to providing vital healthcare information and services to the community through neighborhood outreach programs and health centers, NJMS continues to expand and support initiatives that provide career opportunities and help our neighbors achieve personal success.

Leadership

Department Chair: Eleanor Hughes
Program Director: Tiffany Murano
Associate/Assistant Program Director: Miriam Kulkarni
Research Director: Steve Keller

Training Locations

Primary Hospital

The University Hospital

Curriculum

PGY1

Adult ED 6
Peds ED 1
Anesthesia 1
Crticial Care 1
EMS .5
OMFS .5
Radiology .5
Psychiatry .5
Vacation 1
Trauma 1

PGY2

Adult ED 5
Peds ED 1
Peds ED 2
EMS .5
ENT .5
OB 1
Ophtho .5
Orthopedics .5
SICU 1
Vacation 1
NICU 1

PGY3

Adult ED 5
Adult ED 6.5
EMS 0.5
Peds ED 2
Elective 1
Research 1
Toxicology 1
Vacation 1

PGY4

Adult ED 6
Peds ED 1
Administration 1
Critical Care Transport 1
Elective 2

Electives

Fellowships

Contact Information

Residency Coordinator: Eleanor Hughes Email: hughesea@umdnj.edu Phone: +1 973 972 9261

External Links

http://njms.rutgers.edu/

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 ==History==
-The nation's best medical schools are known for providing the highest quality medical education, research, patient services and community outreach. At New Jersey Medical School, these priorities are combined with a commitment to constant innovation and progress as we keep our mission, vision and values in mind.
+'''Education''' — The preclinical curriculum employs many different teaching modalities including lecture and small group activities such as team based learning (TBL) to provide our students with an important fund of knowledge.
-'''Education''' — The preclinical curriculum employs many different teaching modalities including lecture and small group activities such as team based learning (TBL) to provide our students with an important fund of knowledge. Early exposure to clinical medicine is gained through a Physicians Core Program that spans the first two years. Medical interviewing, physical examination, ethics and communication skills are some of the topics covered in the Core Program. Considerable emphasis is placed on developing professionalism and humanism traits as well as a commitment to community and cultural diversity throughout the four years of medical school.
 '''Research''' — Research funding at NJMS has doubled since 1996. During fiscal year 2004, funding reached an unprecedented $103.9 million - a 17 percent increase over the previous year. This funding is coupled with an impressive list of groundbreaking discoveries by a world-class cadre of researchers.
-'''Patient Care''' — In addition to employing state-of-the-art treatment tools and innovations, clinical care at NJMS is provided in a variety of in- and out-patient settings. These facilities offer patients unparalleled care in convenient and welcoming environments. At the same time, a focus on specialty areas of medicine — including infectious diseases, cardiovascular science, neurological and visual sciences, cancer and trauma — ensures that we are meeting a wide range of patient needs.
+'''Patient Care''' — In addition to employing state-of-the-art treatment tools and innovations, clinical care at NJMS is provided in a variety of in- and out-patient settings. These facilities offer patients unparalleled care in convenient and welcoming environments.
-'''Community Outreach''' — Their longstanding ties to the community are being strengthened by a variety of support programs. In addition to providing vital healthcare information and services to the community through neighborhood outreach programs and health centers, NJMS continues to expand and support initiatives that provide career opportunities and help our neighbors achieve personal success.
+'''Community Outreach''' — In addition to providing vital healthcare information and services to the community through neighborhood outreach programs and health centers, NJMS continues to expand and support initiatives that provide career opportunities and help our neighbors achieve personal success.
 ==Leadership==
 *'''Department Chair:''' Eleanor Hughes