Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program
Rheumatology (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
New Brunswick, NJ
2
Positions
100.0%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1503321019
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.50
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 83.30%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 60%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a 2-year fellowship accepting 1 fellow per year. We offer nationally recognized expertise in systemic sclerosis and opportunities for clinical trial exposure in several rheumatic diseases. We have a robust inpatient consult service and longitudinal outpatient/clinic mentorship. Our education curriculum is multidisciplinary and fellows will be prepared for the boards. All graduates are ready to transition to academic rheumatology or private practice.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$85,014
PGY-1
$85,014
PGY-4
$87,271
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
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1503321019
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/4/2026 - 7/16/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/29/2026 - 11/7/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2918150F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- 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
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