B.S./M.D. Accelerated (7-year) Program with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School In 1989, NJIT became the first undergraduate institution in the state to offer a combined B.S./M.D. program with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). The close proximity of NJIT to NJMS has facilitated a special relationship responsible for some amazing achievements, from the most popular artificial knee design to a cadre of outstanding physicians trained through the B.S./M.D. program. It also allows NJIT B.S./M.D. students to forge research collaborations with NJMS faculty while undergraduates. In fact, B.S./M.D. students are eligible each year to participate in the Summer Student Research Program at NJMS, which is generally reserved for first- and second-year medical students.
33 years partnering with NJMS accelerated medical program
20
clinical specialties represented
Top specialties Radiology and Cardiology
90
graduates
27
residency locations
130+
undergraduate students working on funded research projects over the summer
Top-tier (R1)
research university, offering undergraduate research opportunities
36
current attending physicians
30
fellowship locations
100+ faculty members
conducting research with undergraduate students
$3+ million
spent on undergraduate student research stipends and grants since 2015
“After even just one year at the NJIT Honors College through the NJIT/NJMS BS/ MD Program, I can confidently say that coming here has quite honestly been one of the best decisions of my life. There are endless opportunities for me to do everything I desire whether it be to: pursue research, take challenging classes of genuine interest to me, participate in clubs I enjoy while making new friends, or engage in leadership activities that allow me to serve the community of Newark. Coming all the way from Texas, I was unsure what to expect. However, the NJIT Honors College has transformed me into a driven and independent young woman while continuously motivating me to be the best version of myself.!”
- Priya Marella ‘24H
NJMS Class of 2024 “Being next to NJMS provides opportunities to get involved with the school before you even matriculate here; and being in the program, you have the opportunity to do research with the professors. Since NJIT is next to Rutgers-Newark, many students who are biology majors will have classes at both schools, so you have the chance to become familiar with the faculty at NJIT and Rutgers-Newark and do research with them.”
- Adeena Samoni Entering 3rd year at NJMS
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