New Jersey Pre-Med:
Medical Schools & PA Programs
Every resource a New Jersey pre-med student needs — physician-written guides to MD and DO programs, PA schools, clinical hours, shadowing, and application strategy.
New Jersey Medical Schools
MD & DO Programs in New Jersey
Rutgers NJMS, Rutgers RWJ, Hackensack Meridian, Rowan — 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 NJMS, Rutgers RWJ, Hackensack Meridian SOM, Rowan University SOM, and Rowan-Virtua SOM 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.