This prestigious and rigorous program is intended to recognize Robert Wood Johnson Medical School students who plan, carry out and write up original basic or clinical research. It is not meant for those who limit their participation to a technical capacity on an ongoing project. Students who are accepted into this program and who fulfill the requirements listed below will receive diplomas at Commencement stating that they have graduated with "Distinction in Research".

The research conducted must be intensive. Students are encouraged to begin in the spring semester of their first year or during the summer between their first and second years. The publication of case reports or literature reviews does not qualify students for graduation with Distinction in Research. In addition, research submitted in fulfillment of any other degree cannot be used in whole or part as fulfillment of the requirements of the Distinction in Research program.

For more information and admission to the program, click to download the application.

For students accepted into the Distinction in Research Program, below are the forms for your initial committee meeting, interim committee meetings and final evaluation. Completed forms must be submitted to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Piscataway.

DIR SAC Initial Meeting Form DIR SAC Interim Meeting Form

DIR SAC Final Evaluation Form