Hackensack University Medical Center (Palisades) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
North Bergen, NJ(North Bergen, New Jersey Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
$76,037
PGY1 Salary
30.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403300196
- NRMP Code:
- 2136440C0; 2136440C1; 2136440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Palisades provides General Surgery Residents with unique education opportunities. By covering 3 hospitals we give residents the experience in all 3 styles of medicine--an academic center, an underserved urban hospital, and a thriving community hospital. The program values work ethic and compassion as well as camaraderie. We have matched our graduating residents in many prestigious specialties, including: breast, trauma, transplant, vascular, MIS, and plastics, just to name a few.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$76,037
PGY-1
$79,086
PGY-2
$83,534
PGY-3
$88,414
PGY-4
$90,761
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 71(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $251K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $78K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 16.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 158K
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403300196
- NRMP Code:
- 2136440C0; 2136440C1; 2136440P0
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Gregory S Charak
- Email:
- gregory.charak@hmhn.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/9/2026 - 10/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/11/2026 - 1/27/2027
- 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:
- 235
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
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:
- 2136440C0, 2136440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- HMH-Palisades Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- HMH-Palisades Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Dana Ciongoli Mota
- Contact Email:
- dana.ciongoli@hmhn.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 3
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 30.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 17th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 45.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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