University officials say the school will become a national model aiming to curb health care disparities. Leaders of the new Rutgers School of Medicine (RSOM) have released a new mission, vision and values statement that underscores an emphasis on advancing health equity. “We have a unique opportunity to build a new medical school from the ground up that will become a national model for how we can work with community partners to solve health equity challenges for current and future generations,” said Amy P. Murtha, the dean of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and the founding dean of RSOM. “Our mission, vision and values statement solidify our commitment to health equity as a guiding principle for the new Rutgers School of Medicine. We look forward to working with partners to help us develop a comprehensive strategy to advance health equity.” To read the full story.