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Independent Project

Overview

The Independent Project is a graduation requirement for all RWJMS students. It is an activity which leads to a scholarly product that is a contribution to one of the Medical School 's missions: Education, Research, Clinical Care, or Community Health.

Click Here to navigate to the Independent Project application. It is found under the "Required" tab in the Academic Management Platform (AMP).

The benefits of producing a scholarly project:

  • You become an “expert” in something
  • You demonstrate your desire to learn
  • You enjoy the wonderful mentor-mentee relationship
  • You get to explore something that is not a part of the regular curriculum
  • You get to show an interest in a specialty area

Specific learning objectives:

  • Chose a topic for independent study that meets the learner’s interests
  • Think critically and reflectively
  • Interpret the literature
  • Produce a scholarly work
Students who participate in and complete extensive experiences such as dual degrees and Distinction in Research, Education, or Service to Community will have fulfilled the requirements for the Independent Project. You will still need to file a report on-line.

The requirement of the Independent Project can be met at any point during the four years, although it is recommended that it be completed prior to October 1 of the senior year, so that the results can be included in the Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE).

You do not receive a diploma until the project is completed. Residency Director of program is notified that you have not met graduation requirements at time of Commencement.

For further information or assistance contact:

Jennifer East, Program Support Specialist
RWJMS – Office of Education
Email: eastje@umdnj.edu
Phone: 732-235-4931