Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

The Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine is a public medical school for osteopathic medicine located in Stratford, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Founded in 1976, RowanSOM is one of two medical schools associated with Rowan University. RowanSOM confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, and is one of the top medical schools for geriatric care and primary care as ranked by the U.S. News & World Report.RowanSOM is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.HistoryThe school was established under the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1976 by the New Jersey state legislature. Initial classes were held at what is now Robert Wood Johnson Medical School for its first two years until its campus was complete. The first class of 24 students began on September 7, 1977.RowanSOM's first affiliate was Kennedy University Hospital, which remains its principal teaching hospital. The Kennedy Health System includes hospitals in Stratford (adjacent to the SOM campus), Cherry Hill, and Washington Township. Other affiliates include Our Lady of Lourdes in Camden, Lourdes Medical Center in Willingboro, Christ Hospital in Jersey City, and Inspira Medical Centers in Elmer and Vineland.