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Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program

Plastic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Camden, NJ(Camden, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
11
Positions
#64
Specialty Rank
$70,042
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#64
Plastic Surgery - Integrated Ranking
28th Percentile
Top 72% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3623300152
NRMP Code:
1380362C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
11
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
Non-Physician Staff:
4
0
Female Faculty:
28.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Over the course of our 6-year, Integrated Residency Program at Cooper, a resident can expect to be involved in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Cooper University Health Care is one of the major trauma centers in the state of New Jersey, with busy facial and trauma practices. Our association with MD Anderson at Cooper creates a robust cancer reconstruction experience. We have a year-long Chief Resident clinic, with both aesthetic cases as well as general plastic surgery.

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)
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

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

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

Nominal Salary
$70,042
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$79,593
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3623300152
NRMP Code:
1380362C0
Total Positions:
11
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
John Bauer
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

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:
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:
July
0
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1380362C0

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:
Janeen Holland
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
130
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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