Hackensack University Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Hackensack, NJ(Hackensack, New Jersey Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
$76,037
PGY1 Salary
26.5%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1103300213
- NRMP Code:
- 1387110C1; 1387110C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 168
Contact Information
Christina Hajicharalambous
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 92
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 27
- Female Faculty:
- 43.1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Just 15 minutes from Manhattan, located in the beautiful suburbs of Bergen County, the HUMC EM Residency program offers elite training at a nationally recognized institution . As a Level I Trauma, STEMI, Stroke, and Geriatric ED, our 83-bed department delivers cutting-edge, high-acuity care. We combine innovative education with meaningful hands-on experience and a strong focus on resident wellness to prepare our trainees to excel in patient care and make a lasting impact in their communities.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$76,037
PGY-1
$79,086
PGY-2
$83,534
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
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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
- Population
- 451K
- 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:
- 1103300213
- NRMP Code:
- 1387110C1; 1387110C0
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 168
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christina Hajicharalambous
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2026 - 10/9/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/9/2025 - 2/12/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1387110C0, 1387110C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Hackensack University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Hackensack University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Emily Garcia
- Contact Email:
- emily.garcia@hmhn.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- 0
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 26.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 47.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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