St Joseph's University Medical Center Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Paterson, NJ(Paterson, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#134
Specialty Rank
$58,349
PGY1 Salary
20.8%
IMG %
#134
Emergency Medicine Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1103300212
- NRMP Code:
- 1406110C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 130
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 41.7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Some of the unique aspects of our EM program in include a geriatric ED, palliative care team, pediatric ED, high volume of trauma, and a robust didactic curriculum with grand rounds by nationally known speakers. We are also on the cutting edge of pain management and are nationally recognized for this with the ALTO program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$58,349
PGY-1
$61,675
PGY-2
$65,001
PGY-3
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
- $324K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $66K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 28.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 451K
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.31
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
12.96
Gas (per gallon)
$4.00
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1103300212
- NRMP Code:
- 1406110C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 130
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Eric Steinberg
- Email:
- steinberge@sjhmc.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/30/2027
- 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
- Min Step 2 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:
- 1406110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Joseph's University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Joseph's University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Eric Steinberg
- Contact Email:
- steinberge@sjhmc.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 20.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 15th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 66.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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