A Note from Dean Cavalieri

We are just weeks away from Match Day, which is arguably one of the most exciting days of our academic year. The consistent success of our graduating students on Match Day reflects the outstanding medical education we provide at SOM and the theme of our 2021 annual report. Whether it’s through programs that deliver lifesaving vaccines to vulnerable populations or providing unparalleled educational experiences at our Simulation Center, the cumulative effort of everyone associated with SOM is truly making an impact on the lives of others.  

Stay strong and be safe, 
 
Thomas A. Cavalieri, DO, MACOI, FACP
Dean
RowanSOM Ranks as a Top DO Medical School

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine is considered one of the “10 Best DO Schools in the U.S.” according to the Pre Med Experts website. RowanSOM took the second spot, ranking behind only Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Our dual degree programs, DO/MBA, DO/PhD, DO/JD, were among the qualities the Pre Med Experts website took into account when ranking schools. The website also noted that RowanSOM students have the opportunity to become involved in several community-based health outreach programs, complete their pre-clerkship years in an innovative problem-based learning curriculum and hone their practical skills in our new, state-of-the-art Simulation Center.
More Pop-Up COVID Vaccination Clinics on Deck for Vulnerable Residents

Rowan Medicine and partner organizations will be able to administer more COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots to underserved and vulnerable populations in New Jersey thanks to a grant from the state Department of Health.

The New Jersey Department of Health awarded a $991,513 grant to the NeuroMuscuolskeletal Institute (NMI) to increase access to COVID-19 testing, education and vaccinations to underserved and marginalized pediatric and adult communities in South Jersey. The program will collaborate with the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, the Spanish Community Center, Rowan Medicine and other community-based organizations to reach at-risk residents in Atlantic, Gloucester and Camden counties.

The project leverages the experience of Rowan Medicine’s successful “Operation Save Lives” initiative that delivered more than 60,000 vaccinations over the past year through our campus vaccination center, pop-up clinics, mobile medical van and house calls for homebound residents. This new grant allows for outreach to faith-based organizations, homeless shelters, residential substance use treatment agencies and Hammonton-area farms. Additionally, Rowan Medicine offices will have extended hours, and a rideshare program will also be enacted.
Annual Report Now Available Online

The 2021 SOM Annual Report is now available to view online. Titled, “Making an Impact,” the report includes the significant contributions that our faculty, staff and students have made over the course of the past year. 

The report focuses on how we live our mission and vision in several areas, including our efforts to become a more diverse and inclusive environment; our commitment to giving back and sharing our time, resources and talents to those in need; as well as our ongoing research quests for groundbreaking discoveries. The report also highlights how our new Sewell campus is helping us to meet the future health care needs of not only residents of our state, but those of the entire nation.
New Simulation Center Video Debuts

In January, the Simulation Center unveiled a dramatic new video that highlights the unique, state-of-the-art educational experience available at SOM. A cumulative effort of the Center’s staff and the SOM Marketing Department, the video, which was produced by Clearbridge Branding Agency, combines student testimonials and point-of-view footage to demonstrate how SOM students increase both their competence and their confidence in their medical skills.