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Rutgers Health/Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Livingston, NJ(Livingston, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#124
Specialty Rank
$73,132
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#124
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
13th Percentile
Top 87% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3003321418
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
20

Contact Information

Rajiv Rajamohanan Pulinthanathu
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
38.5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our mission is to train pathologists to be proficient, self-reliantly-practicing pathologists in all areas of pathology (both anatomic and clinical). We aim to give our residents the foundation to pursue further specialization in any areas of pathology if they choose to, and provide the support needed so they can competitively secure a fellowship-training program or a job opportunity.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$73,132
PGY-1
$76,045
PGY-2
$80,322
PGY-3
$85,014
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life 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
Livingston, NJ
Metropolitan Area
Livingston, NJ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
9,249,063

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
83(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$272K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$55K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.1%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
9,249,063
Median Age
53 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.72
Poverty Rate
23.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
78%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.54
Restaurant Meal
12.12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.74
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$73,132
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,111
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3003321418
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
20
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Rajiv Rajamohanan Pulinthanathu
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1396300C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Rutgers Health
Primary Teaching Site:
Rutgers Health
Contact Person:
Taiesha Barber
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
7 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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