Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
UnknownCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Newark, NJ(Newark, New Jersey Metropolitan Area Metro)
52
Positions
$76,045
PGY1 Salary
11.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0403321087
- NRMP Code:
- 1398040A0; 1398040C0; 1398040R0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 180
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 64
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 29
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Mission Statement of our department is to serve our diverse community by striving to continuously improve the delivery of outstanding perioperative care in a rich context of education, research and clinical service. We aim to accomplish this by working hand in hand with our residents to create an environment that is both intellectually stimulating and nurturing of the many talents which our residents bring forth. Our faculty, under the leadership of Dr. Alex Bekker, MD, Professor and Chair,
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$76,045
PGY-1
$76,045
PGY-2
$80,322
PGY-3
$85,014
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 18.4%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 492K
- 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:
- 0403321087
- NRMP Code:
- 1398040A0; 1398040C0; 1398040R0
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 180
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jean Daniel Eloy
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/30/2025 - 11/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/17/2025 - 2/2/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1398040A0, 1398040C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Lisa Chappelle
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:14PGY-3:15PGY-4:16
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 11.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 30th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.8%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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