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Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Piscataway, NJ)

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Program Overview

Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Piscataway, NJ)

Secondary Deadline
January 15, 2027
Secondary Fee
$80
FAP Waiver
Yes
Casper Required
Yes
Screens Applications
Yes
Accepts Application Updates
Yes
Mission
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.

Vision
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will become the academic engine driving a new healthcare paradigm in New Jersey; the state’s first and largest academic high-value health care system.

Values

If you are applying with a state of legal residence that is not NJ, please indicate your connection to NJ (mark all that apply) and explain this connection. (1250 characters)

Application Cycles
2026-2027
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

Please complete the below essay questions. Please note that it is possible some questions may not apply to you. When this is the case, please indicate as such with NA.

1. RWJMS has identified the core values below as critical to our mission and vision. We strive to matriculate learners who embody these values.
R — Respect, dignity and humanism for the diverse population we serve
W — Wellness and resilience
J — Joining learners hand in hand with care delivery
M — Making patients first with safe, compassionate, high-quality care
S — Science to advance human health
In two paragraphs or less, identify which value you selected and reflect on one of your experiences to discuss how you have built a foundation for this value. (No limit)

2. RWJMS strives to matriculate a student body that supports and enriches each other and the learning environment. Please share a life experience, personal attribute, and/or perspective that will help contribute to this learning environment. (250 words or less)

3. Discuss a difficult or challenging situation you have encountered and how you dealt with it. Be sure to include the skills you called upon to resolve the dilemma, and the support person(s) from whom you sought advice. (Please keep this under 250 words)

4. Are you interested in applying for PACCE? (Yes/Maybe/No)
If yes/maybe (No limits)
1. What are the factors that drive your interest in primary care?
2. Provide examples, experiences, or critical incidents that informed you about either the family medicine or pediatric specialty.

5. Please feel free to comment on any course grades, GPA trends, or MCAT scores and what you have learned about yourself. (No limit)

6. Please use this space if you would like to provide additional information to the admissions committee. (No limit)

2025-2026
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

Please complete the below essay questions. Please note that it is possible some questions may not apply to you. When this is the case, please indicate as such with NA.

1. RWJMS has identified the core values below as critical to our mission and vision. We strive to matriculate learners who embody these values.
R — Respect, dignity and humanism for the diverse population we serve
W — Wellness and resilience
J — Joining learners hand in hand with care delivery
M — Making patients first with safe, compassionate, high-quality care
S — Science to advance human health
In two paragraphs or less, identify which value you selected and reflect on one of your experiences to discuss how you have built a foundation for this value. (No limit)

2. RWJMS strives to matriculate a student body that supports and enriches each other and the learning environment. Please share a life experience, personal attribute, and/or perspective that will help contribute to this learning environment. (250 words or less)

3. Discuss a difficult or challenging situation you have encountered and how you dealt with it. Be sure to include the skills you called upon to resolve the dilemma, and the support person(s) from whom you sought advice. (Please keep this under 250 words)

4. Are you interested in applying for PACCE? (Yes/Maybe/No)
If yes/maybe (No limits)
1. What are the factors that drive your interest in primary care?
2. Provide examples, experiences, or critical incidents that informed you about either the family medicine or pediatric specialty.

5. Please feel free to comment on any course grades, GPA trends, or MCAT scores and what you have learned about yourself. (No limit)

6. Please use this space if you would like to provide additional information to the admissions committee. (No limit)

2024-2025
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

Please complete the below essay questions. Please note that it is possible some questions may not apply to you. When this is the case, please indicate as such with NA.

1. RWJMS has identified the core values below as critical to our mission and vision. We strive to matriculate learners who embody these values.

R — Respect, dignity and humanism for the diverse population we serve

W — Wellness and resilience

J — Joining learners hand in hand with care delivery

M — Making patients first with safe, compassionate, high-quality care

S — Science to advance human health

In two paragraphs or less, identify which value you selected and reflect on one of your experiences to discuss how you have built a foundation for this value. (No limit)

2. RWJMS strives to matriculate a student body that supports and enriches each other and the learning environment. Please share a life experience, personal attribute, and/or perspective that will help contribute to this learning environment. (250 words or less)

3. Discuss a difficult or challenging situation you have encountered and how you dealt with it. Be sure to include the skills you called upon to resolve the dilemma, and the support person(s) from whom you sought advice. (Please keep this under 250 words)

4. Are you interested in applying for PACCE? (Yes/Maybe/No). If yes/maybe (No limits)

What are the factors that drive your interest in primary care?

Provide examples, experiences, or critical incidents that informed you about either the family medicine or pediatric specialty.

5. Please feel free to comment on any course grades, GPA trends, or MCAT scores and what you have learned about yourself. (No limit)

6. Please use this space if you would like to provide additional information to the admissions committee. (No limit)

2023-2024
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. RWJMS has identified the core values below as critical to our mission and vision. We strive to matriculate learners who embody these values.

R — Respect, dignity and humanism for the diverse population we serve

W — Wellness and resilience

J — Joining learners hand in hand with care delivery

M — Making patients first with safe, compassionate, high-quality care

S — Science to advance human health

Please select a RWJMS core value that resonates the most with you. In two paragraphs or less, reflect on one of your experiences to discuss how you have built a foundation for this value and how it will contribute to our community of learners. (No Word Limit)

2. Discuss a difficult or challenging situation you have encountered and how you dealt with it. Be sure to include the skills you called upon to resolve the dilemma, and the support person(s) from whom you sought advice. (250 words)

3. Please feel free to comment on any course grades, GPA trends, or MCAT scores and what you have learned about yourself. (No Word Limit)

4. Please use this space if you would like to provide additional information to the admissions committee. (No Word Limit)

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