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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

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Through specialized training, patient-centered medicine, and an innovative curriculum, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, located in New Brunswick and part of Rutgers Health, prepares students to become resilient, adaptable physicians.

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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
From Rivals to Partners Medical Schools Unite, an Op-Ed on NJ.com about the upcoming unification of our schools! @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social  www.nj.com/opinion/2026/09/from-riv…
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At yesterday's Rutgers New Jersey Medical School White Coat, Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD and Robert L. Johnson, MD, FAAP, interim chancellor of Rutgers Health and dean of NJMS posed with students and family for a new "Dean Selfie."  Congratulations to the class of 2030!   @rutgershealth.org
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
RWJMS and RWJUH @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social neurosurgeon, Hai Sun, MD, has received a $2.9 million NIH grant to identify the areas of the brain that trigger an epileptic seizure so that doctors can know where to target when they perform surgery to eliminate seizures.  Congratulations Dr. Sun!
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
A father who hated to see his daughter and granddaughter suffer from asthma established a research fund to benefit asthma sufferers in future generations. @rutgershealth.org  @rutgersalumniassoc.bsky.social   rutgersfoundation.org/news/donor-pr…
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Enjoy highlights from our White Coat ceremony, held last Friday at the State Theater in New Brunswick, featuring the class of 2030! @rutgershealth.org 
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School White Coat Ceremony- 2026
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Future Physicians Dedicated to Compassion and Service @rutgershealth.org  @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social  www.rutgers.edu/news/white-coat-cer…
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Combining the research strengths of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will create new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. Check out this video to learn more. @rutgershealth.org  @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The Division of Acute Care Surgery hosted the 4th Annual Stanley Z. Trooskin Distinguished Visiting Professorship in Trauma on May 27. The event drew more than 220 guests from RWJMS and @RWJBarnabas, for a lecture by distinguished visiting professor Michael F. Rotondo, MD, FACS.
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Douglas Corsi, MD, an internal medicine resident, was among 51 clinicians nationwide selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology's inaugural Fuster Prevention Forum, held in June in Washington. Congratuations Dr. Corsi! @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Did you know that according to Census.gov,  the first census in 1790, calculated the population to be approximately 3.9 million people. Today, that is less than the current population of cities like Los Angeles or Houston, and is a staggering 8,336% smaller than the nation's current population.
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Congratulations to Ian Oldenburg, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology for being one of 21 new Pew Biomedical Scholars! @rutgershealth.org  @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The 14th Annual Department of Pediatrics Research Day was held in May.  It featured 38 poster presentations that demonstrated a wide range of excellence and ongoing research in the department. @rutgershealth.org
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Shortly before midnight on January 16, a critical care team rushed 13-year-old Luke Branagh to the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at RWJUH via helicopter, where a team of the state’s top pediatric specialists were waiting.https://www.rutgers.edu/news/race-save-teens-life @rutgershealth.org
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Reynold A. Panettieri, Jr., MD, a professor in the Department of Medicine, and vice chancellor for translational medicine and science at Rutgers Health, has been named the 2025-2026 recipient of the university’s Daniel Gorenstein Memorial Award. @rutgershealth.org
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) presented Paul Lehrer, PhD, professor emeritus of psychiatry with the Sheila Adler Award for distinguished service in the field of applied psychophysiology. @rutgershealth.org
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
What would the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School convocation be without a Dean selfie?  Last night was "magical", according to many attendees.  Welcome new doctors to your next step on your medical career journeys! #rwjmsconvocation2026 #Ru2026  @rutgershealth.org
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
@cortevaagriscience.bsky.social  has licensed a gene editing technology developed initially by Victor Shengkan Jin that can be used for agricultural improvement. 
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Base Editing Technology Developed at Rutgers Licensed to Agriscience Company Corteva
Gene editing technology invented at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has been licensed to Corteva, a global agriscience company, to support development of next-generation solutions for agriculture.
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Congratulations to everyone on the NJBIZ list of the most influential health care leaders in New Jersey, including Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD!  www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-leader… @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social
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Rutgers Leaders Are Recognized as Most Influential Health Care Leaders in New Jersey
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Please join us in welcoming Ashley S. Roman, MD, MPH, board-certified in MFM and OB/GYN, who will join the medical school as the chair of OB/GYN & Reproductive Sciences. She will also serve as chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH). @rutgershealth.org
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Congratulations to Rutgers faculty for being named fellows of the AAAS including our own Cheryl F. Dreyfus, PhD and Reynold Panettieri, Jr., MD. www.rutgers.edu/news/eight-research… @rutgershealth.org  @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social
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Eight Researchers Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Rutgers faculty are among nearly 500 scientists, engineers and innovators recognized for their achievements.
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Match Day is on Friday, March 20.  Join us on this live stream at 11:30am to experience the event in real time.  Follow the link for access .go.rutgers.edu/RWJMSMatch2026. @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
It's Thank a Resident Day!  Check out the link for a video montage featuring our hard working residents at #RWJMS.  go.rutgers.edu/fnxocg5c @rutgershealth.org  @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social  @rutgersalumniassoc.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School alumus, Robert (Bob) Vinci, MD'80, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Federation of Pediatric Organizations (FOPO) Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr. Leadership Award. @rutgersalumniassoc.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
More than 2,000 @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social  alumni work for Amazon and its companies.  Two @awscloud.bsky.social  Amazon leaders Jared Saul and Leo Zhadanovsky returned to campus to inspire others with their innovative ideas. go.rutgers.edu/r0isnnl9 @rutgersalumniassoc.bsky.social
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Rutgers Alumni are Amazon Leaders | Rutgers University Foundation
Amazon leaders Jared Saul and Leo Zhadanovsky credit Rutgers for their successful careers and returned to campus to inspire others with their innovative ideas. They are among more than 2,000 Rutgers alumni who work for the retail and technology giant.
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
The Rutgers Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Research Center has received a $1.5 million philanthropic gift from the Norman and Mary Pattiz Foundation for a new physician scientist research program focused on early detection and drug development in Alzheimer’s disease.  @rutgersbhi.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Partho P. Sengupta, MD, chief of the Div. of Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension at the medical school, and chief of the Div. of Cardiac Services at RWJUH @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.socialhas been named a recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Scientist Award (Translational Domain) by the ACC.
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Becker's Hospital Review has once again named the Neuro & Spine Program at RWJUH, New Jersey’s largest academic medical center in partnership with @rwjms.bsky.social, to its list of “100 Great Neuro & Spine Programs,” marking the third consecutive year of national recognition.
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Congratulations to Gloria Bachmann NCAS'70, RWJMS'72, MD, MMS, professor and associate dean for women's health for her upcoming induction to the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni!  @rutgersalumniassoc.bsky.social  @rutgershealth.org
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
An endowed legacy professorship in occupational and environmental medicine was established @rwjms.bsky.social  in honor of Professor Emeritus Michael Gochfeld, MD, PhD.
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Dr. Sugeet Jagpal Named to a Leadership Position in the Adult CRC! Sugeet Jagpal, MD, associate professor in the medical school's Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, has been named associate director of the Adult Clinical Research Center (CRC). Congratulations!
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Join Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and New Jersey Medical School at the upcoming AAMC conference at a reception.  Last year we had a crowd and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again! Register here: web.cvent.com/event/e55889e5-32bd-4…
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
The Annual George and Lily Boxer Memorial Lecture returned to campus last week, featuring Dr. Wesley I. Sundquist — internationally renowned HIV researcher, 2025 TIME Magazine “Most Influential People” honoree, and recipient of the 2025 Warren Alpert Foundation Prize. @rutgershealth.org
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Congratulations to everyone at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for their efforts in the hospital being recognized as a top performer in the 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient! @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
On this anniversary of the somber events of Sept. 11, 2001, we remember and honor the memories of those lost that day and their families and colleagues, as well as those affected and lost to 9/11 health-related illnesses. #remember&honor #PatriotDay
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Join us in congratulating the faculty and staff involved in the Women in Surgery Experience at Rutgers (WISER)! @rutgershealth.org
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
New study published in JAMA Network Open led by Partho Sengupta, prof and chief of cardiology at RWJMS and the chief of cardiology RWJ Univ. Hospital, an @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social  facility shows POCUS device will save time and money for doctors and health facilities. go.rutgers.edu/hv1v0lq4
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
New study published in JAMA Open Network led by Partho Sengupta, prof and chief of cardiology at RWJMS and the chief of cardiology RWJ Univ. Hospital, an @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social  facility shows POCUS device will save time and money for doctors and health facilities.
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
$2.8 million dollar grant awarded to fund a program to develop devices that can be implanted in the brains of people affected with severe epileptic seizures to reduce or eliminate them.  go.rutgers.edu/rouojvta @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social  @emoryuniversity.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Congratulations to the Eric B. Chandler Health Center for their six Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges! They are the Silver for overall quality, High Value Care, Improving Access to Care, Behavioral Health, Preventive Health, and Advancing Health IT.  @rutgershealth.org
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
NJ ACTS has announced the July 2025 cohort of faculty selected for the K12 Scholars Program.  The July 2025 Scholars are:
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Following a national search, Joseph Contessa has been selected as the chair of radiation oncology for @rutgerscancer.bsky.social  @rwjms.bsky.social  @Rutgers NJ Medical School
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International Leader in Radiation Oncology Appointed Chair to Lead Efforts Across Multiple Rutgers Campuses and at New Jersey’s Only National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
     
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Pearl Miller is from New Jersey and studied at Northeastern University, where she graduated with high honors. A first-generation college student raised by a single parent, she brings a strong sense of purpose and professionalism, with experience as a medical assistant and in real estate. Welcome!
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Rishi Patel is from New Jersey and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania. A graduate of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, he brings significant research experience and played trombone in the Penn Symphony. Welcome Rishi!
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Kofi Asare is from New Jersey and completed his undergraduate studies at Oberlin College. He was a track and field athlete in college and served as the class representative to the university board of trustees. After graduating, he worked in clinical research. Welcome! @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Elisa Kucevic is from New Jersey and graduated from Davidson College. A first-generation college student, she worked at the NIH, mentored youth at Refugee Summer Academy, and managed operations at the student union. Welcome Elisa! @aamctoday.bsky.social  @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Daniel Horton, MD, MSCE, FISPE, an assoc prof of pediatrics  @rwjms.bsky.social  and of epidemiology at @rutgerssph.bsky.social  received the 2025 CARRA grant for his research "JIA Flares, Recapture of Inactive Disease, and the Patient’s Voice."  go.rutgers.edu/tmnpglc4 @vikasdhar.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
The #RWJMS Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences recently hosted its annual Resident Research Day, featuring research presentations and updates from trainees and faculty. Kudos to all on a great event, including our 4 residents moving on to fellowship training!
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Last night 20 doctors received Volunteer Faculty Awards from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.  Dean Murtha closed the evening with her appreciation to the group for giving back and offering their time and expertise to educate future doctors at RWJMS.  @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Big congratulations to Moira McGevna for earning national recognition with the Student Research Award! Her groundbreaking work exemplifies the innovation and excellence we strive for at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.  Pictured here with mentor and faculty supporter at VAM '25!
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School @rwjms.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Scientists know the stomach talks to the brain, but two new studies from researchers at Rutgers Child Health Insitute and the Center for Neurometabolism, suggest the conversation is really a tug-of-war, with one side urging another bite, the other signaling “enough.”   go.rutgers.edu/fgu71vfv
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