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Hackensack University Medical Center (Palisades) Program

DermatologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
North Bergen, NJ(Bergen, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#124
Specialty Rank
$79,086
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#124
Dermatology Ranking
13th Percentile
Top 87% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0803300129
NRMP Code:
2136080R0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
1
00
Female Faculty:
100%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
70%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Program offers a diverse population, close proximity to New York City and one on one training with faculty staff.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$79,086
PGY-1
$79,086
PGY-2
$83,534
PGY-3
$88,414
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
North Bergen, NJ
Metropolitan Area
Bergen, NJ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
9,249,063

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
71(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$251K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$78K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
16.3%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
9,249,063
Median Age
41 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.59
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
66%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.31
Restaurant Meal
14.16
Gas (per gallon)
$4.37
Gym Membership
53

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$79,086
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$111,389
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0803300129
NRMP Code:
2136080R0
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Adriana Ros
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 9/19/2025
Interview Period:
11/7/2025 - 1/23/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

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:
No
NRMP Codes:
2136080A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
HMH-Palisades Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
HMH-Palisades Medical Center
Contact Person:
Maria Pallarino

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
77.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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