Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Camden, NJ
William Graessle, MD
Program Director
Alyssa Aranda
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Cooper is a growing tertiary care center and safety net hospital
Level 1 Trauma Center
Pediatric ER, NICU, PICU
Ambulatory clinic on campus
Suburban ambulatory offices
DETAILS
10 residents per year (8 categorical)
Dedicated primary care track (2 residents per year)
Fellows rotate in NICU (most units resident focused)
Good fellowship match (1/3 of residents choose fellowships)
LOCATION
Located near Philadelphia
Population is a mix of urban, suburban and rural (southern 1/3 of NJ)
Residents live in NJ suburbs and Philadelphia
CURRICULUM
12 blocks
All inpatient rotations done at primary site
Elective rotations at primary site
Outside electives optional
Systems-based curriculum
Conferences mostly case based or question-focused
Weekly reading and quizzes
Small group journal club and board review
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
Housestaff Diversity Council involved in recruitment
Departmental diversity council
