Rutgers New Jersey Medical School expands dual-track training

Key points

• New Jersey has one of the lowest concentrations of family physicians at 17 per 100,000 residents
• Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is launching three new physician training programs
• The Department of Medicine is the largest clinical department at the medical school
• The expansion aims to address the shortage of primary care physicians in New Jersey
• Dual-track training programs represent a new approach to physician education at the institution

FAQ

Why is New Jersey facing a shortage of family physicians?

New Jersey has one of the lowest concentrations of family physicians in the nation at approximately 17 per 100,000 residents, according to the American Board of Family Medicine. This shortage is driving medical schools to expand training programs and develop new pathways to increase the physician workforce.

What is Rutgers New Jersey Medical School doing to address this shortage?

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's Department of Medicine is developing three new dual-track training programs designed to train more physicians and help address the family physician shortage in the state.

What is the Department of Medicine at Rutgers?

The Department of Medicine is the largest clinical department at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and it is taking the lead in developing new physician training initiatives.