Hackensack University Medical Center (Mountainside) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Montclair, NJ(Montclair, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#309
Specialty Rank
$75,992
PGY1 Salary
96.2%
IMG %
#309
Internal Medicine Ranking
47th Percentile
Top 53% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403311234
- NRMP Code:
- 1393140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Isaac K Soliman
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 29
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 60%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 17%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our Internal Medicine Program at Mountainside focuses on exceptional patient care and the development of compassionate, highly skilled physicians. We are committed to advancing medical education through innovative teaching methods, robust clinical experience and evidence-based practices. Our program offers a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters a strong sense of community and comradery, enhanced by activities and social events that bring residents and faculty together.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$75,992
PGY-1
$78,995
PGY-2
$83,499
PGY-3
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 74(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $326K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $65K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 9,249,063
- Median Age
- 34 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
59%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.69
Restaurant Meal
9.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.03
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403311234
- NRMP Code:
- 1393140C0
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Isaac K Soliman
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/4/2024 - 1/29/2025
- 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:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 23
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1393140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Hackensack University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Hackensack University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Jeanette Richardson
- Contact Email:
- jeanette.richardson@mountainsidehosp.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 96.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 94th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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