Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Campuses

The Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) offers a comprehensive Doctor of Medicine (MD) program focused on training compassionate, clinically excellent physicians. The curriculum integrates foundational sciences with clinical experiences from the first year, emphasizing patient-centered care, evidence-based medicine, and interprofessional collaboration.

• Year 1: Foundations of Medicine - Courses include Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Histology, and Embryology. Students engage in early clinical exposure through the Patient Presentation Course, where they learn to take medical histories and perform physical exams on real patients at Cooper University Hospital.
• Year 2: Organ Systems and Disease - Building on basics, this phase covers Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Immunology, and Behavioral Science. Integrated modules on organ systems like cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological diseases prepare students for clinical reasoning.
• Year 3: Core Clerkships - Rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, and Neurology. Students apply knowledge in hospital and outpatient settings, honing skills in diagnosis, treatment, and patient management.
• Year 4: Advanced Electives and Sub-Internships - Elective rotations in specialties such as Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Dermatology, and subspecialties. Includes acting internships to develop leadership in patient care teams. Research opportunities and global health electives are available.

Throughout the program, longitudinal themes include Medical Ethics, Population Health, and Quality Improvement. CMSRU emphasizes community-based learning in South Jersey, with partnerships for rural and urban medicine. Students participate in interprofessional education with nursing and pharmacy programs. The curriculum fosters lifelong learning through simulation labs, problem-based learning, and scholarly projects. Graduates are well-prepared for residency matching, with strong performance on USMLE exams. Additional offerings include dual-degree programs like MD/MPH or MD/MBA through Rowan University. The school promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all courses, ensuring culturally competent care training. Overall, the program spans four years, totaling over 5,000 hours of instruction, blending didactic, experiential, and self-directed learning to produce skilled, empathetic physicians committed to serving underserved populations.