Healthcare education in New Jersey

New Jersey has 4 MD schools and 1 DO school (Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine). Rutgers operates two MD programs (New Jersey Medical School in Newark and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway), both offering combined BS/MD programs. Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine are newer, community-focused programs.

New Jersey is home to 4 MD schools and 1 DO school.

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Pipeline programs and pre-med resources

Rutgers NJMS offers a 7-year BS/MD program, and Rutgers RWJMS offers an 8-year BA/MD program, both for incoming New Jersey freshmen. Cooper Medical School of Rowan University also offers a combined BS/MD pathway.

Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, which enrolled its first class in 2018, emphasizes community-based medical education with early clinical exposure starting in the first year.

New Jersey AHEC (Area Health Education Centers) programs provide health careers exploration for high school students throughout the state, including summer enrichment programs and mentoring.

For students in New Jersey, we recommend starting with our level-specific guides: Middle School, High School, or Undergraduate. See also our What Is Pre-Med? and Pre-Med Requirements pages.

Scholarships and loan repayment


NJ Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)
Need-based state grant for New Jersey residents, one of the most generous state grant programs in the country. Apply via FAFSA. Details at HESAA.

NJ STARS
Merit-based program providing free county college tuition for top-performing NJ high school graduates, with transfer scholarships to NJ four-year institutions.

Primary Care Physician Loan Redemption
New Jersey offers loan redemption for physicians practicing in underserved areas of the state. Check current terms through the NJ Department of Health.

For federal programs available in all states, see our Income-Driven Repayment, PSLF Guide, and Military Medical Scholarships pages.

Medical schools in New Jersey

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (MD, Camden) | Website
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine (MD, Nutley) | Website
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, Stratford) | Website
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (MD, Newark) | Website
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (MD, Piscataway) | Website

For complete data including application systems and school details, see our Medical Schools Database and filter by state.

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Last verified: March 2026