Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Camden, NJ(Camden, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
$67,851
PGY1 Salary
60.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1803313158
- NRMP Code:
- 1380180C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 110
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 34
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 18
- Female Faculty:
- 44.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Welcome! Our residents get comprehensive and well-rounded training in inpatient and outpatient aspects of Neurology. Residents also get hands-on opportunity in various neurocritical care procedures, NCS/EMG, imaging guided lumbar puncture, botulinum toxin injections, nerve blocks, and exposure to neuroendovascular procedures. In addition to bedside teaching by our passionate faculty, we have comprehensive didactics for residents. We are lucky to be in Camden and so close to Philadelphia.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,851
PGY-1
$70,502
PGY-2
$73,381
PGY-3
$76,698
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $299K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $81K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 9,249,063
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.53
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
53%
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:
- 1803313158
- NRMP Code:
- 1380180C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 110
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Olga Thon
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/20/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1380180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Lori Hanneman
- Contact Email:
- hanneman-lori@cooperhealth.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 60.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 17th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 15.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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