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Atlantic Health System Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Morristown, NJ(Morristown, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#199
Specialty Rank
$74,352
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#199
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
4th Percentile
Top 96% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603300002
NRMP Code:
3033260C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
61

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
00
Female Faculty:
28.6%
00

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$74,352
PGY-1
$76,915
PGY-2
$80,333
PGY-3
$84,283
PGY-4
$87,237
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Morristown, NJ
Metropolitan Area
Morristown, NJ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
9,249,063

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
85(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$286K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$63K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
9,249,063
Median Age
35 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.43999999999999995
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
60%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$74,352
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$87,473
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603300002
NRMP Code:
3033260C0STEP
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
61
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
James C Wittig
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 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:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Atlantic Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
Atlantic Health System
Contact Person:
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Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
25.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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