New Jersey Pre-Med Hub:
Colleges, Medical Schools, PA Programs & Clinical Experience
Every resource a New Jersey pre-med student needs — physician-written guides to the best pre-med colleges, MD and DO programs, PA schools, clinical volunteering, physician shadowing, and application strategy.
Looking for personalized guidance from a physician?
These guides are free educational resources. For one-on-one physician-led advising tailored to your NJ application, visit the New Jersey Premed Advisor page and schedule a free 20-minute application audit with Dr. Mario Tomei, MD, MBA, MHA, CHSE.
All New Jersey Guides
Everything a New Jersey Pre-Med Needs
Physician-written guides covering every stage of the NJ pre-med path — from choosing a college to submitting your application.
New Jersey Medical Schools
MD & DO Programs in New Jersey
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, and Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine — physician-written guides to every program.
New Jersey PA Programs
Physician Assistant Programs in New Jersey
Seton Hall, Rutgers, Monmouth University — prerequisites, patient care hours, and application strategy.
Why New Jersey Pre-Meds Need a Different Strategy
New Jersey is one of the most competitive pre-med states in the country — and one of the most underappreciated. With Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, and Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine all within the state, NJ students have access to strong in-state programs that prioritize New Jersey residents.
The challenge: NJ is also a feeder state for NYC programs. Many NJ pre-meds apply to NYU Grossman, Columbia, Weill Cornell, and Icahn Mount Sinai — schools with acceptance rates under 5%. Without a clear strategy, students spread themselves too thin and underperform at every school.
NJ's hospital network is a genuine advantage. RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, Atlantic Health System, and dozens of community hospitals give pre-med students access to clinical hours and shadowing that rivals any state in the country.
Our physician-written guides walk you through exactly how to use New Jersey's resources — and its proximity to New York City — to build the strongest possible application. For personalized guidance, visit the New Jersey premed advisor page to work directly with Dr. Tomei.
Explore the Region
Choosing a College
Not sure which New Jersey college is best for pre-med?
Our national guide explains the eight factors that actually determine pre-med success — advising quality, clinical access, research, grading environment, and more.
New Jersey students can explore medical school admissions consulting with Dr. Tomei.