Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

04/29/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the Dean's Faculty Excellence Awards 2026, who were honored at a reception last night.

These peer-nominated awards recognize individuals and teams whose dedication, innovation, and collaboration advance the medical school's mission across core pillars—including education, patient care, research, community service, inclusion, and mentorship.

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04/25/2026

04/24/2026

Today is Giving Day at Rutgers. Consider donating to the Rutgers Center for Neurometabolism.

The Rutgers Center for NeuroMetabolism (CNM), a division of the Child Health Institute of New Jersey, is a world-renowned leader in researching the neurological aspects of metabolic health and disease. Our work addresses critical health issues such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, eating disorders, and associated gastrointestinal, vascular, and inflammatory conditions through the lens of brain-body interactions. Our mission is to uncover fundamental metabolic mechanisms and integrated regulatory pathways, and to transform these discoveries into groundbreaking clinical treatments.

https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/neurometabolism-research/100167.html

04/24/2026

Donate any amount to help us achieve our fundraising goal! Today we are featuring the Child Health Institute of New Jersey fund. Rutgers University Alumni Association

Your gift supports the mission of the Child Health Institute of New Jersey to improve the health of children everywhere by studying the causes of childhood illnesses and developing new treatments and preventions. Our groundbreaking research integrates with world-class pediatricians at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and our partners at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital. https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/rwjms-chinj/15035.html

04/24/2026

Rutgers Giving Day is today!
At Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, we believe that every aspiring medical student should have the opportunity to excel, regardless of their financial means. Your gift to scholarship will help unlock the potential of students who may otherwise be deterred by medical school’s high costs. By investing in our students’ education and well-being, you are investing in the future of health care, ensuring that the medical profession becomes a beacon of diversity, inclusivity, and excellence. Rutgers Alumni Association

Donate to our scholarship fund today! https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/rwjms-scholarship/17815.html

04/22/2026

Rutgers Giving Day is almost here! Wherever your passion lies, you can make an impact on the programs and people shaping tomorrow.
Let’s raise the bar together on April 24. Rutgers University Alumni Association

Scholarship Fund: https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/rwjms-scholarship/17815.html
Child Health Institute: https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/rwjms-chinj/15035.html
Neurometabolism Research: https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/neurometabolism-research/100167.html

04/17/2026

The past two days have been busy for the Child Health Institute, which held a party last night to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Then, today, they hosted the Dr. Kenneth S. Gould and Audrey S. Gould Lecture Series in Molecular and Cellular Medicine event and luncheon. Photos from today and last night are included here. Dr. Dale G. Caldwell, the 4th Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey, was a special guest at the anniversary celebration where he addressed a standing room only crowd.
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04/15/2026

Congratulations Dr. Soto-Greene!

National Medical Association Honors Dr. Soto-Greene

Congratulations to Dr. Maria L. Soto Greene, executive vice dean and professor of Medicine, at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) on being honored by the National Medical Association with the 2026 Scroll of Merit Award. This is a major achievement and a powerful recognition of her unwavering commitment to education, leadership, and healthcare.

Within the National Medical Association, the Scroll of Merit Award stands as one of the organization’s highest and most prestigious honors. Dr. Soto-Greene’s remarkable leadership and dedication to advancing health equity, mentoring future medical leaders, and advocating for underserved communities exemplify the very qualities this award celebrates, as she has consistently worked to advance healthcare and expand educational opportunities.

Receiving the Scroll of Merit is a profound testament to Dr. Soto-Greene’s visionary commitment, excellence in service, and tireless efforts to improve communities everywhere.

This recognition not only reflects Dr. Soto-Greene’s leadership, but also Rutgers NJMS’ ongoing commitment to providing opportunities, advancing health equity, and preparing the next generation of medical professionals by creating meaningful pathways in medicine to better serve communities.

04/15/2026

We’re one week away from Rutgers Giving Day—the day our entire community comes together to create life-changing opportunities for students and fuel breakthrough discoveries. Let’s make
history on April 24. Rutgers University Alumni Association

04/13/2026

Accepted Students Day was held solely in New Brunswick, NJ this year at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and HELIX, the new home for the medical school. The folks at Devco supplied the Rutgers University hardhats, which gave the day an additional burst of school spirit for all things Rutgers and Rutgers Health.

04/12/2026

04/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming Ashley S. Roman, MD, MPH, board-certified in maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) and obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), who will join the medical school as the chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences. She will also serve as chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH).
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