Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program
Child neurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Neptune, NJ(Neptune, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#69
Specialty Rank
$76,038
PGY1 Salary
80.0%
IMG %
#69
Child neurology Ranking
14th Percentile
Top 86% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1853300012
- NRMP Code:
- 1395185C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 18
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Female Faculty:
- 76.9%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Relatively newer program with our first resident in final 5th year of the program. Compliment of 2 residents per year in categorical positions. Diverse & rich child neurology training at K. Hovnanian & Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospitals. Adult neurology year at JFK Neuroscience Institute, an established ACGME approved Adult Neurology Residency Program. Excellent neuropathology experience at Montefiore Medical Center. Ethnically diverse. Easy access New York City, Philadelphia, Jersey Shore.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$76,038
PGY-1
$79,087
PGY-2
$83,535
PGY-3
$88,415
PGY-4
$90,762
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 102(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $309K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $48K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 9,249,063
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.48
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
12.48
Gas (per gallon)
$3.85
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1853300012
- NRMP Code:
- 1395185C0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jan Wollack
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/16/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1395185C0, 1395185R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Michael Algor
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 80.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
Program Rankings
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools