Programs/Orthopaedic surgery/Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program
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Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Camden, NJ(Camden, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#158
Specialty Rank
$70,042
PGY1 Salary
7.7%
IMG %
#158
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
24th Percentile
Top 76% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2603300223
- NRMP Code:
- 1380260C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 66
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Wonderful, relational program with high volume of complex surgery. diverse patient population with ethical approach to caring for all populations. mission driven program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,042
PGY-1
$72,778
PGY-2
$75,751
PGY-3
$79,182
PGY-4
$82,312
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
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $299K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $81K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 9,249,063
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.53
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.69
Restaurant Meal
9.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.03
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2603300223
- NRMP Code:
- 1380260C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Tae Won B Kim
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/4/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/20/2026 - 1/22/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1380260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Brenda Small
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 7.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 9th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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