NJMS, Department of Surgery is known for providing the highest quality of medical care, education and research, patient services and community outreach. The New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) believes in the pursuit of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community service. The Department of Surgery is dedicated to providing exceptional, patient and family centered surgical care innovative education and training for the next generation of surgeons; while advancing surgical science across the spectrum of basic, translational and health services research. We aspire to be leaders in academic surgery. We will: deliver exceptional and innovative patient care that is unparalleled in the Northeast; provide a premier education inspiring tomorrow's leaders in surgery; and excel globally in surgical research.