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The '''School of Osteopathic Medicine''' (abbreviated '''SOM''', also known as '''UMDNJ-SOM''') is one of eight schools that form the [[University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey]]. The school is located in [[Stratford, New Jersey|Stratford]], [[New Jersey]], [[United States]]. It is one of the top medical schools for geriatric care as ranked by the U.S. News & World Report.
The '''School of Osteopathic Medicine''' (abbreviated '''SOM''', also known as '''UMDNJ-SOM''') is one of eight schools that form the [[University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey]]. The school is located in [[Stratford, New Jersey|Stratford]], [[New Jersey]], [[United States]]. It is one of the top medical schools for geriatric care as ranked by the U.S. News & World Report.

On June 28th, 2012 the New Jersey state legislature passed the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act which will dissolve the [[University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey]] and merge most of its schools, except the UMDNJ - School of Osteopathic Medicine, with [[Rutgers University]] by July 1st, 2013. UMDNJ-SOM will instead be merged with [[Rowan University]], a smaller public university based out of [[Glassboro, New Jersey]].<ref>[http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/nj_assembly_passes_bill_for_ru.html]</ref>


The school has expanded its class size in recent years, with 135 students in the class of 2013 and 150 students in the class of 2014. The school also offers combination degrees including [[Masters in Public Health|M.P.H]]., [[Doctor of Jurisprudence|J.D.]], M.S., and [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] along with [[Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine|D.O.]] degree.<ref name=AACOM>{{cite web |url=http://www.aacom.org/resources/bookstore/cib/Documents/2013cib/2013cib-UMDNJ-SOM.pdf |title=University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–School of Osteopathic Medicine |author= |date= |work= |publisher=American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine |accessdate=May 17, 2012}}</ref>
The school has expanded its class size in recent years, with 135 students in the class of 2013 and 150 students in the class of 2014. The school also offers combination degrees including [[Masters in Public Health|M.P.H]]., [[Doctor of Jurisprudence|J.D.]], M.S., and [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] along with [[Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine|D.O.]] degree.<ref name=AACOM>{{cite web |url=http://www.aacom.org/resources/bookstore/cib/Documents/2013cib/2013cib-UMDNJ-SOM.pdf |title=University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–School of Osteopathic Medicine |author= |date= |work= |publisher=American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine |accessdate=May 17, 2012}}</ref>

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UMDNJ
School of Osteopathic Medicine
TypePublic
Established1976
DeanThomas A. Cavalieri, D.O.
Students503[1]
Location
Stratford
,
New Jersey
,

 United States
CampusSuburban
WebsiteUMDNJ-SOM Official Website
File:UMDNJ-SOM.png

The School of Osteopathic Medicine (abbreviated SOM, also known as UMDNJ-SOM) is one of eight schools that form the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The school is located in Stratford, New Jersey, United States. It is one of the top medical schools for geriatric care as ranked by the U.S. News & World Report.

On June 28th, 2012 the New Jersey state legislature passed the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act which will dissolve the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and merge most of its schools, except the UMDNJ - School of Osteopathic Medicine, with Rutgers University by July 1st, 2013. UMDNJ-SOM will instead be merged with Rowan University, a smaller public university based out of Glassboro, New Jersey.[2]

The school has expanded its class size in recent years, with 135 students in the class of 2013 and 150 students in the class of 2014. The school also offers combination degrees including M.P.H., J.D., M.S., and Ph.D. along with D.O. degree.[1]

UMDNJ-SOM has one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the United States. The university offers several post graduate residency and fellowship positions through affiliate hospitals including endocrinology, cardiology, critical care, gastroenterology, nephrology, infectious disease, and many other specialties.[3]

Residency Programs

References

  1. ^ a b "University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–School of Osteopathic Medicine" (PDF). American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  2. ^ [1]
  3. ^ "Graduate Medical Education". University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Retrieved May 17, 2012.

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