Pre-Health Scholars Program
Join a cohort of like-minded students in our Honors Pre-Health Scholars Program. Features of this program include:
• Specialized pre-health curriculum and advising
• Consideration for any of our accelerated partnerships (except NJMS and SUNY) after first year at NJIT
• Completion of a degree as a traditional (non-accelerated) pre-health student
• 88% medical school acceptance rate over the past two years Scholars always receive one-on-one, personalized advising and coaching from their first day at NJIT.
"The Honors College at NJIT provided me with the flexibility and opportunities I needed to pursue a diverse range of experiences. It offered a unique nexus of cutting-edge research at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, innovative leadership with the eSTEM Competition at the Center for Pre-College Programs, impactful volunteering at University Hospital, and more. I am thankful to the Honors College for its welcoming community that empowered me to embark on this next step in my educational journey. "
- Anna Wadhwa ‘21H Biochemistry Currently enrolled in the Harvard/MIT MD-PhD Program
“I knew NJIT was the right fit for me as a pre-med student because of the numerous opportunities afforded to Dorman Scholars. The personalized one-on-one advising paired with NJIT’s strength in undergraduate research, has allowed me to excel in my studies and pursue my many interests. Through the Honors College, I have been able to stay engaged in my community and volunteered in the surrounding Newark area. These opportunities only strengthened my preparation for medical school and professional goals.”
- Portia Shaheed ‘22H, Biochemistry, Currently enrolled at Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine
“Joining the Honors College expanded my horizons beyond what I had originally thought possible by supporting my aspirations to develop training in both the humanities and the sciences through a double major in biology and history. I am embarking on my career as a physician-scientist, which is only possible due to the stipends and awards for conferences and bench research I’ve received through the Honors College, and due to the amazing personal mentoring and advising that has helped me grow as a person and applicant. I’ve grown to appreciate the human art of medicine, and the artistry in research design during my time at the NIH after graduation, and I will continue to be grateful to the Honors College when I begin medical school in 2023.”
- Shreya Sanyal ’22H History and Biology, Current National Institute of Health Research Fellow, NIH
- IRTA (Intramural Research Training Award), Fall 2023 Candidate Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Where NJIT’s Pre-Medical Class Enrolled
n Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
n Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
n Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
n Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
n Harvard/MIT MD-Phd Program
n Sidney Kimmel Medical CollegeThomas Jefferson University
n The F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
n George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
n National Institutes of Health, Post Baccalaureate Research Program
n New York Institute of TechnologyCollege of Osteopathic Medicine
n Stanford University School of Medicine
n Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
n University of Central Florida College of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Where NJIT’s Pre-Dental Class Enrolled
n Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
n LECOM School of Dental Medicine
n Midwestern University (IL) College of Dental Medicine
n NYU College of Dentistry
Pre-Medical Class of 2022 by the Numbers
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Percentage of Students Admitted to at least 1 New Jersey Medical School: 74%
Percentage Admitted to at least 1 Allopathic Medical School: 81%
Majors: Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Forensic Science
Pre-Dental by the Numbers
Acceptance Rate: 82% (14 of 17)
n Stony Brook University College of Dental Medicine
n Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College
n Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Average Number of Acceptances per Applicant: 1.56
Max Number of Acceptances by an Applicant: 6
Other Schools Where NJIT’s Pre-Health Class Enrolled
n Columbia University Physician Assistant and Master of Public Health Programs
n Fairleigh Dickenson University School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
n New York College of Podiatric Medicine
n New York Institute of Technology Physical Therapy Program
n Seton Hall University Physician Assistant Program
n State University of New York College of Optometry
n Touro College School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
n Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine