Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
Surgery-GeneralUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Newark, NJ(Newark, New Jersey Metropolitan Area Metro)
70
Positions
$73,133
PGY1 Salary
18.1%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403300198
- NRMP Code:
- 1398440C0; 1398440P4; 1398440P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 70
- Interviews:
- 140
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 42
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 36.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
A particular advantage of the program is the absence of fellows in many specialties, permitting our residents much more exposure to major operative procedures, such as transplants, than would otherwise be available.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$73,133
PGY-1
$76,045
PGY-2
$80,322
PGY-3
$85,014
PGY-4
$87,270
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
- 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
- 5,028,092
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403300198
- NRMP Code:
- 1398440C0; 1398440P4; 1398440P0
- Total Positions:
- 70
- Interviews:
- 140
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Frank William Traupman
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/18/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/11/2026 - 1/13/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- 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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1398440P4, 1398440C0, 1398440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Rutgers Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Rutgers Health
- Contact Person:
- Nicole Grimsley
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 25
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:25PGY-2:15PGY-3:10PGY-4:10PGY-5:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 18.1%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 28th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 2.8%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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