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Office of the Vice Dean
| Maria L. Soto-Greene, MD Vice Dean, New Jersey Medical School Professor of Medicine Director, The Hispanic Center of Excellence Medical Science Building, C-673 Phone: (973) 972-9151 E-mail: sotogrml@umdnj.edu |
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The Office of the Vice Dean provides oversight for the following areas:
Office of Education
This office works with faculty, staff and students to assist in the training
of future physicians. It is also committed to service, diversity and the delivery
of culturally competent and compassionate care.
Contact
Richard N. Feinberg , PhD
185 South Orange Avenue, MSB C696
Newark, NJ 07101
E-mail: feinberg@umdnj.edu
Phone: (973) 972-5405
Website: http://njms.umdnj.edu/education/office_education/index.cfm
Office of Student Affairs
The main functions of the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) Office of
Student Affairs include:
- Overseeing the academic progress of students
- Providing counseling and advise as needed
- Making referrals to appropriate support services
- Preparing Medical Student Performance Evaluations (dean's letters) for residencies and other letters of recommendation
- Planning student activities and events
- Offering moral support and encouragement to the entire student body
Contact
James Hill, Ph.D., Associate Dean
Medical Science Building, Room B-648b
Phone: (973) 972-4783
E-mail: hilljm@umdnj.edu
Website: http://njms.umdnj.edu/education/student_affairs/index.cfm
Office of the Registrar:
The Office of the Registrar shall create and maintain the integrity, accuracy, and privacy of the official academic record for all students enrolled at New Jersey Medical School. In addition, the following services are provided by the Registrar's Office:
- Coordination of course enrollment and student registration
- Maintenance of students' permanent academic records
- Administration and enforcement of academic policies
- Compliance with all federal, state, and University regulations and policies
- Management of the student information system.
Contact
Julie Ferguson, MPA
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs/Director of the Registrar's Office
Medical Science Building, Room B-640Phone: (973) 972-4640
E-mail: fergusje@umdnj.edu
Web site: http://njms.umdnj.edu/education/registrar/index.cfm
Office of Admissions:
An integral part of NJMS's mission and goals
is the recruitment, admission and retention of a highly qualified diverse
student body that will have the knowledge, skills and professional values
to meet and exceed rapidly changing healthcare needs. The members of the
Admissions Committee have diverse interests and views and believe that many
roles are possible in medicine. As such they make every effort to achieve
various types of heterogeneity in the entering class.
Contact
George F. Heinrich, MD
Associate Dean for Admissions & Special ProgramsMercedes Rivero
Director of Admissions
Medical Science Building, Room C-653
Phone: (973) 972-4631
E-mail: njmsadmiss@umdnj.edu
Web site: http://njms.umdnj.edu/education/admissions/index.cfm
Office of Special Programs
The Office of Special Programs develops individuals underrepresented in medicine
and other health professions, as well as to champion cultural competency and
humanism in all aspects of medical education. This is accomplished through a
myriad of programs have been implemented in collaboration with partners at the
pre-college, undergraduate, professional school and community levels.
Contact
Dolores AnthonyProgram Director, Office of Special Programs
Medical Science Building, Room B-624
Phone: (973) 972-3762
Email: anthondd@umdnj.edu
Web site: http://njms.umdnj.edu/education/special_programs/index.cfmVictor Marques
Program Support Specialist, Office of Special Programs
Medical Science Building, Room B-624
Phone: (973) 972-3762
Email: marquevm@umdnj.edu
Web site: http://njms.umdnj.edu/education/special_programs/index.cfm
Office of Faculty Affairs
The Office of Faculty Affairs implements the processes for faculty appointments and oversees retention, promotion, compensation and other vital faculty issues. The Faculty Information System (FIS) is maintained by this office in cooperation with UMDNJ Office of Academic Affairs.
Contact
Harriette Waltner
Project Director, Office of the Dean
Medical Science Building, Room C-671
Phone: (973) 972-9151
Email: waltner@umdnj.eduWeb site: http://njms.umdnj.edu/education/faculty_affairs/index.cfm