Programs/Pathology-anatomic and clinical/Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program
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Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Camden, NJ(Camden, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#123
Specialty Rank
$70,042
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#123
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
13th Percentile
Top 87% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3003300001
- NRMP Code:
- 1380300C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 43
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 40/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 22
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 30
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 48.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program places a strong emphasis on providing a comprehensive and focused education in a small and intimate learning environment that allows for personalized attention and mentoring. We have more than 30,000 specimens and 2 million lab tests. 30 experienced pathologists with different focus areas are united by the commitment to nurture the next generation of leaders. Residents engage in research with our partners at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Coriell Institute for Medical Research.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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)
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,042
PGY-1
$72,778
PGY-2
$75,751
PGY-3
$79,182
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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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:
- 3003300001
- NRMP Code:
- 1380300C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 43
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ruth Birbe
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- 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:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1380300C0
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:
- Sheree Kelly
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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