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Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Newark, NJ(Newark, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#27
Specialty Rank
$73,133
PGY1 Salary
5.6%
IMG %
#27
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
66th Percentile
Top 34% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7003332040
NRMP Code:
1398700C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
75

Contact Information

Kristin G Wong
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.3
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
7.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
143
Non-Physician Staff:
18
Part-Time Physicians:
8
Female Faculty:
39.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
35%

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
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$73,133
PGY-1
$76,045
PGY-2
$80,322
PGY-3
$85,014
PGY-4
0

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
Newark, NJ
Metropolitan Area
Newark, NJ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
9,249,063

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

Metropolitan Population
9,249,063
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
$73,133
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,112
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7003332040
NRMP Code:
1398700C0YOG
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
75
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kristin G Wong
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 1/1/2027
Interview Period:
10/15/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
1398700C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University Hospital
Contact Person:
Cherrie Jeffress

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
5.6%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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