Virtua Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Camden, NJ(Camden, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#306
Specialty Rank
$70,214
PGY1 Salary
30.0%
IMG %
#306
Surgery Ranking
15th Percentile
Top 85% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403300002
- NRMP Code:
- 3084440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 86
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 41
- Female Faculty:
- 24.4%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents are provided 5 hours of mixed virtual and off-site protected education time weekly. Wednesday mornings are education mornings and include didactics, Jeopardy! style review sessions, and structured edoscopy and laparoscopy simulation every week. We are hoping to add robotics simulation at the same site in the near future. Robotic simulation is already offered at all Virtua hospitals. Grand Rounds, additional skills labs, and mock oral preparation each occurs twice a month.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$70,214
PGY-1
$73,023
PGY-2
$76,302
PGY-3
$79,354
PGY-4
$82,527
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- Population
- 236K
- 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:
- 4403300002
- NRMP Code:
- 3084440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 86
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brendan McCracken
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3084440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Damien DiStefano
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 30.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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