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Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

UnknownUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
New Brunswick, NJ(New Brunswick, New Jersey Metropolitan Area Metro)
55
Positions
$73,133
PGY1 Salary
11.9%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403321187
NRMP Code:
2918440C0; 2918440P0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
55
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Nell Maloney Patel
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
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:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
52
00
Female Faculty:
38.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program prides ourselves on providing leadership training to our residents through a unique curriculum and coaching. Our focus is on personalized personal development to help residents reach their individual goals and potential. We are proud of the national presence Rutgers has developed through our education, research, and clinical programing.

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)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

52 weeks

Salary Progression

$73,133
PGY-1
$76,045
PGY-2
$80,322
PGY-3
$85,014
PGY-4
$87,271
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
New Brunswick, NJ
Metropolitan Area
New Brunswick, New Jersey Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
87(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$326K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$47K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
Median Age
27 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.25
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
52%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.95
Restaurant Meal
13.2
Gas (per gallon)
$4.07
Gym Membership
49

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$73,133
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$84,061
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403321187
NRMP Code:
2918440C0; 2918440P0
Total Positions:
55
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Nell Maloney Patel
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 11/1/2026
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

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:
2918440C0, 2918440P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Contact Person:
Marissa Richetti
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
18
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:18
PGY-2:11
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:10
PGY-5:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
12
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
11.9%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
9th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
9.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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