Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Jersey City, NJ(Jersey City, New Jersey Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$68,271
PGY1 Salary
6.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2603300225
- NRMP Code:
- 1390260C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 25
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our mission is to train outstanding orthopaedic surgeons who are committed to excellence in orthopaedics and embody a compassion for the community and a dedication for the advancement of medical education.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 weeks
Salary Progression
$68,271
PGY-1
$70,988
PGY-2
$74,982
PGY-3
$79,361
PGY-4
$81,469
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $332K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $52K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 387K
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.45999999999999996
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
11.52
Gas (per gallon)
$3.55
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2603300225
- NRMP Code:
- 1390260C0
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John Capo
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/5/2026 - 1/23/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
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:
- 1390260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Jersey City Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Jersey City Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Bertha (Tica) M Orochena
- Contact Email:
- bertha.orochena@rwjbh.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 25
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 6.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 73.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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