On this anniversary of the somber events of Sept. 11, 2001, we remember and honor the memories of those lost that day and their families and colleagues, as well as those affected and lost to 9/11 health-related illnesses. #remember&honor #PatriotDay

Join us in congratulating the faculty and staff involved in the Women in Surgery Experience at Rutgers (WISER)! @rutgershealth.org

New study published in JAMA Network Open led by Partho Sengupta, prof and chief of cardiology at RWJMS and the chief of cardiology RWJ Univ. Hospital, an @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social  facility shows POCUS device will save time and money for doctors and health facilities. go.rutgers.edu/hv1v0lq4

New study published in JAMA Open Network led by Partho Sengupta, prof and chief of cardiology at RWJMS and the chief of cardiology RWJ Univ. Hospital, an @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social  facility shows POCUS device will save time and money for doctors and health facilities.

$2.8 million dollar grant awarded to fund a program to develop devices that can be implanted in the brains of people affected with severe epileptic seizures to reduce or eliminate them.  go.rutgers.edu/rouojvta @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social  @emoryuniversity.bsky.social

Congratulations to the Eric B. Chandler Health Center for their six Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges! They are the Silver for overall quality, High Value Care, Improving Access to Care, Behavioral Health, Preventive Health, and Advancing Health IT.  @rutgershealth.org

NJ ACTS has announced the July 2025 cohort of faculty selected for the K12 Scholars Program.  The July 2025 Scholars are:

Following a national search, Joseph Contessa has been selected as the chair of radiation oncology for @rutgerscancer.bsky.social  @rwjms.bsky.social  @Rutgers NJ Medical School

Pearl Miller is from New Jersey and studied at Northeastern University, where she graduated with high honors. A first-generation college student raised by a single parent, she brings a strong sense of purpose and professionalism, with experience as a medical assistant and in real estate. Welcome!

Rishi Patel is from New Jersey and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania. A graduate of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, he brings significant research experience and played trombone in the Penn Symphony. Welcome Rishi!

Kofi Asare is from New Jersey and completed his undergraduate studies at Oberlin College. He was a track and field athlete in college and served as the class representative to the university board of trustees. After graduating, he worked in clinical research. Welcome! @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social

Elisa Kucevic is from New Jersey and graduated from Davidson College. A first-generation college student, she worked at the NIH, mentored youth at Refugee Summer Academy, and managed operations at the student union. Welcome Elisa! @aamctoday.bsky.social  @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social

Daniel Horton, MD, MSCE, FISPE, an assoc prof of pediatrics  @rwjms.bsky.social  and of epidemiology at @rutgerssph.bsky.social  received the 2025 CARRA grant for his research "JIA Flares, Recapture of Inactive Disease, and the Patient’s Voice."  go.rutgers.edu/tmnpglc4 @vikasdhar.bsky.social

The #RWJMS Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences recently hosted its annual Resident Research Day, featuring research presentations and updates from trainees and faculty. Kudos to all on a great event, including our 4 residents moving on to fellowship training!

Last night 20 doctors received Volunteer Faculty Awards from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.  Dean Murtha closed the evening with her appreciation to the group for giving back and offering their time and expertise to educate future doctors at RWJMS.  @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social

Big congratulations to Moira McGevna for earning national recognition with the Student Research Award! Her groundbreaking work exemplifies the innovation and excellence we strive for at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.  Pictured here with mentor and faculty supporter at VAM '25!

Scientists know the stomach talks to the brain, but two new studies from researchers at Rutgers Child Health Insitute and the Center for Neurometabolism, suggest the conversation is really a tug-of-war, with one side urging another bite, the other signaling “enough.”   go.rutgers.edu/fgu71vfv

Steven Stylianos, MD, prof of surgery, chief of the Div. of Ped. Surgery, and surgeon-in-chief at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital, is interviewed. He discusses separating conjoined twins, the importance of family...

Steven Stylianos, MD, prof. of surgery and chief of the Div. of Pediatric Surgery for RWJMS is bringing growth and innovation to our pediatric surgery division. For more check out the link below

Avant Garde Health has recognized Partho Sengupta, MD, Henry Rutgers Professor of Cardiology and chief of cardiovascular medicine, and chief of cardiology at  Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for being in the top 1% of Healthcare Research All-Stars for 2025.  @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social

Convocation 2025 photo album, ready to release! Enjoy! @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social  @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social

Dean Amy P. Murtha and a new selfie for the graduating class of 2025 at the State Theater in New Brunswick, NJ last night.  What a joyful event with a departing message to the new doctors about integrity, commitment, compassion, and courage.  @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social

Last week, the med school had a special event to honor the Rutgers Rising Stars Scholars. Over a dozen students were recognized as part of this program, which provides up to $200,000 over 10 years for RSScholars who work for a Rutgers Health or an RWJBarnabas facility.

Awardees Dr. Shawna Hudson, PhD, senior associate dean for population health research and Henry Rutgers Chair of Family Medicine and Community Health,  and Dean Amy P. Murtha with the Family Medicine and Community Health faculty and staff at the EJI Awards in Medicine celebration. @rutgershealth.org

It's Nurses Week and today is National Nurses Day!  Share this post or create your own shout out to the nurses in your life.  We thank them for the incredible work that they do.  Our patients receive excellent care because of them! @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social

Congratulations to Shareif Adelwahab on his upcoming graduation! ❤️ #M4 #classof25

Thrilled to see our work now in @cp-molcell.bsky.social! It was an incredible privilege to do my postdoc with @ophirshalem.bsky.social and work alongside the super talented Steph Sansbury and our amazing co-authors. Excited to keep building on this research in our new lab at @rwjms.bsky.social!

Happy Earth Day to all! Today, let's celebrate the beautiful planet we live on, and work towards protecting it. #rwjms #earthday

Congratulations to Joshua Yu, our student body and 2025 class president on his match! #M4 #classof25 #rwjms

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and New Jersey Medical School Co-Hosted the NE Regional Conference for the Assoc. of American Medical Colleges, Affinity Groups on Education, Student Affairs last week.  Thanks to all who attended and organized the event.

Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD, joined the Office of Faculty and Staff Affairs in recognizing individuals at the medical school who have devoted years of service to the school. Family and friends were in attendance as Dean Murtha presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to those with 28 to 33 years of service

Absolutely packed @rwjms.bsky.social pediatric student interest group meeting this evening! Compared to national average of 7%, we have 13.5% of our M4 class match into Pediatrics! Credit to our Pediatric team!

The Department of Pharmacology welcomed Dr. Leslie B. Vosshall PhD, vice president and chief scientific officer of Howard Hughes Medical Institute, who gave an entertaining and informative lecture on Thursday of last week. The Q&A session was particularly engaging. Thank you Dr. Vosshall! @hhmi.org

Pratik Shukla, MD presents on Uterine Fibroid Embolizations at the #WomensHealth Summit (03/19/25), raising awareness about #UFE. Visit our UFE page for more info: bit.ly/UFEResources #HealthEquity #CommunityEngagement #radiology #imaging #irads @rwjms.bsky.social @replamonica.bsky.social

Happy Doctors' Day to all of our doctors at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social  who are dedicated to serving their patients, discovering new ways to improve healthcare, and for educating new doctors.

Yesterday the Child Health Institute of New Jersey held the annual Gould lecture featuring professor Kevan Herold, MD, of Yale University.  Thank you to the Gould family, Arnold B Rabson, MD, and his faculty and staff for another successful event!

Partho Sengupta, MD, DM, FACC, FASE, chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension, chief of cardiac services at RWJUH @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social   featured on CBS News Healthwatch.

Join us this Friday for a live stream of the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Match Day festivities.  Zoom link:  go.rutgers.edu/RWJMSMatch25 It all starts at 11:30 with remarks and the exciting moment at 12noon when all envelopes will be opened and Match Day results revealed!

On #RUGivingDays it’s not about how much you give. It’s about the entire #RWJMS community uniting to show we are greater than our individual selves and to support the life-changing work that happens here every day. Support what you value during #RUGivingDays. go.rutgers.edu/GivingDays2025

The Ribbon Cutting Event for the new @rwjbarnabashealth.bsky.social, RWJ Univeristy Hospital Ambulatory Medical Pavilion (AMP) was this morning.   Dean Murtha spoke to the audience and cut the ribbon. https://www.rwjbh.org/blog/2025/march/rwjbarnabas-health-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-at-/

With thanks to Dr. Ravi Goel and all those supporting the next generation of doctors: rutgersfoundation.org/news/support... #Rutgers #RutgersHealth #RutgersUniversityFoundation

March 6th, a day of friendly sports competition.  Against a backdrop of "We Will Rock You by Queen" the players faced off in the first singles matches. @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social

Winners of the 2025 Regional Brain Bee at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick had a packed day of testing and a visit to the lab, where they were able to look at and learn about the human brain. Congrats to all! Read the full story: www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers...

Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD; Senior Associate Dean for Population Health Research Shawna V. Hudson, PhD, FSBM; and Bill Arnold, president and CEO of RWJUH, are among this year's EJI Awards honorees, recognizing outstanding healthcare leaders across New Jersey. go.rutgers.edu/2025EJIAwards

As Match Day draws to a close, we'd like to share this video with highlights from the day & interviews with members of our graduating class. Congratulations to you all! "It's a Match!" #RWJMSmatch24 #matchday @rutgersu @RutgersHealth @rwjuh_nb @rwjbarnabas_health #match2024 youtu.be/-YVHyGn9mss?...

Match Day @RWJMS, @Rutgers_NJMS Brings Celebration as Medical Students Glimpse Their Futures @rutgershealth @Rutgersu #Rutgers #Match2024 #rwjmsmatch24 #NJMSmatch24 #EduSky #AcademicSky www.rutgers.edu/news/match-d...

Dean Amy Murtha opens the International Women’s Day Retreat this morning with her story about “joining the table” as a woman in healthcare. #Rutgers @RutgersHealth @RWJUH #International_Womens_Day

Meet Edbert D. Lu, MD candidate '25, for this week's #WisdomWednesday. Eddie has a strong history in service, research, advocacy and community outreach, which he believes will all play important roles in his future practice as a physician. #Rutgers

True healthcare equity requires a two-pronged approach, Dean Amy Murtha says: breaking down barriers to success in academic structures that have historically marginalized certain populations, while also working to make the delivery of care equitable. #WisdomWednesday #RutgersHealth