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Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program

Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Toms River, NJ(River, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#188
Specialty Rank
$73,113
PGY1 Salary
62.2%
IMG %
#188
Emergency Medicine Ranking
34th Percentile
Top 66% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1103300217
NRMP Code:
2298110C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
240

Contact Information

Nicole Judith Maguire
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
36.4%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The EM Residency Program at CMC provides residents with a comprehensive, clinical, didactic, and procedural education in the inpatient and outpatient settings enabling residents to become competent, proficient, professional EM Physicians. CMC is a 592-bed, fully accredited acute care hospital committed to high quality UME and GME programs. CMC is Ocean County's largest most active healthcare facility caring for over 28,000 inpatients, 127,700 outpatients and over 75,000 ED patients yearly.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$73,113
PGY-1
$76,045
PGY-2
$80,322
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Toms River, NJ
Metropolitan Area
River, NJ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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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

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

Nominal Salary
$73,113
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,088
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1103300217
NRMP Code:
2298110C0YOG
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
240
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Nicole Judith Maguire
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/19/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/29/2025 - 2/3/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200

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:
2918110C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Rutgers Health
Primary Teaching Site:
Rutgers Health
Contact Person:
Danette C Meyer

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
62.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
29.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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