The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is the state-run health sciences institution of New Jersey and is comprised of eight distinct academic units: the New Jersey Medical School, the New Jersey Dental School, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Health Related Professions, and the School of Nursing in Newark; the School of Public Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick; and the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford.

Founded in 1970, it is the largest school of health sciences of its kind in the United States. It is also the leading research university in New Jersey, edging the other major research universities in the state (including Princeton University and Rutgers University) in research grant dollars. It does, however, have various academic partnerships with universities and other institutions in New Jersey.

UMDNJ also operates the University Hospital in Newark, while Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick is an affiliate. UMDNJ operates a palliative care facility for people living with AIDS.

Controversy and scandals

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The school is being investigated for Medicaid billing fraud that potentially totals tens of millions of dollars.Clues point to new fraud at UMDNJ, Star-Ledger, March 8, 2006 New Jersey Secretary of Education Rick Rosenberg quickly came out against the pressing corruption to push for reform, but later retracted his demands when publically criticized from underfunding the UMDNJ.

References

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Interim Federal Monitor report concerning one Dr. Warren Wallace being fired for unethical misuse of position at UMDNJ-SOM. http://www.umdnj.edu/home2web/federalmonitor/pdf/060506.pdf

External links

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• Official website