The Hope Brings Strength Library at Rowan-Virtua SOM has launched a new online resource to help students prepare posters for Rowan-Virtua SOM 30th annual Research Day in May. Developed by librarians Amanda Carey and Mercedes Byrd, the site brings together practical tools and guidance to support strong, effective research posters. The resource includes tips on poster design and graphics, copyright basics, guidance on finding and using images, … Continue reading RV-SOM Research Day Poster Support

The Hope Brings Strength (HBS) Library at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine supports student well-being by offering resources for both focused study and meaningful breaks. Some of these resources were on display at the library’s table during De-Stress Day on December 16, 2025, hosted by the Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement Department.  “With the Library’s recent transition to 24/7 access, this event was the perfect … Continue reading De-stress at Hope Brings Strength

Rowan-Virtua SOM’s Hope Brings Strength (HBS) Health Sciences Library has officially launched a 24/7 beta phase. This beta phase, running through December 2025, will allow the library team to evaluate round-the-clock usage and refine policies to best support the needs of Rowan-Virtua SOM, Translational Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (TBES), and Virtua/Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing students, faculty, and staff. This milestone was made possible through … Continue reading Hope Brings Strength: All Day, Every Day

To mark the end of Spooky Season, Student Affairs & Alumni Engagement at Rowan-Virtua SOM hosted their first-ever Med School Monster Mash. Sixteen departments–including the Health Sciences Libraries–gathered at this interactive, Halloween-themed event to provide students with candy, giveaways, and information about the resources available throughout their medical education. About 260 students participated overall at both the Stratford and Sewell campuses. The Med School Monster … Continue reading Spooky Times at the Rowan-Virtua SOM Health Sciences Libraries!

On Wednesday, September 3, the Rowan Virtua-SOM Health Sciences Libraries participated in Fresh Check Day, a wellness event organized by the Office of Student Affairs & Alumni Engagement. Held under sunny skies at the Stratford Campus, the event offered students access to mental health resources, games, snacks, and wellness booths, with clubs and departments across the School of Osteopathic Medicine hosting activities tailored to student … Continue reading Students ‘Pin Some Positivity’ with the Health Sciences Libraries at Rowan-Virtua SOM’s Fresh Check Day

The Sewell Learning Commons and the Academic Center are open 24/7 to Rowan-Virtua SOM students Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library summer schedule will take place through Saturday, May 25 – Sunday, July 14: Monday – Thursday:  8am – 8pmFriday: 8am – 5pmSaturday and Sunday: Closed  Regular Library hours will resume Monday, July 15.  Have a happy and safe summer!  Continue reading Health Sciences Libraries: Summer Hours

Rowan University Libraries is pleased to announce that it has licensed the Boards & Beyond Step 1-Pre-Clinical for use by Rowan medical students and faculty that wish to integrate it into their courses. Boards & Beyond from McGraw Hill is a question bank and video library that can supplement medical school coursework as well as exam and board preparation.  Step 1-Preclinical includes more than 440 videos and … Continue reading New Board Prep Resource: Boards & Beyond Now Available