Office of Student Affairs

Welcome to the Office of Student Affairs Web site. This site presents an overview of student life at New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) including resources for students, faculty advising opportunities, promotion requirements and school policies. This site functions as the traditional Student Handbook.

The purpose of this Web site is to assist students in understanding important programs and policies that pertain to NJMS as well as selected policies of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Questions regarding information on this site should be directed to Marcia Tabakin at tabakimd@umdnj.edu.

In addition to the NJMS and UMDNJ policies and requirements described on this site, each department has its own specific requirements for completion of courses. Students should become familiar with these policies and consult department guidelines.

This Web site may be updated periodically to carry out the purposes of NJMS. The school reserves the right to change any provisions, offerings, requirements, policies or regulations at any time during the student's period of study at NJMS. Changes are effective when issued unless otherwise specified. Students are responsible for checking with the Office of Student Affairs or this Web site for updates.

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.

   

  Office of Student Affairs Staff
  James Hill, Ph.D., Associate Dean
  Email Address: hilljm@umdnj.edu
  
  Marcia Tabakin, Director - Student Support Services
  Email Address: tabakimd@umdnj.edu

  Tracy Roach, Staff Assistant

  Email Address:  roachta@umdnj.edu

  Office of Student Affairs
  Medical Science Building, Room B-648
  Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
  Phone: (973) 972-4783
  Fax: (973) 972-4109

  In the event of an emergency after business hours, please call:

  (973) 856 - 9807 or  (732) 619 - 5456
  If there is no answer, please call (973) 508 - 4327