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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
0
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

0

Salary Progression

$67,851
PGY-1
$70,502
PGY-2
$73,381
PGY-3
$76,698
PGY-4
0

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

City & State
Camden, NJ
Metropolitan Area
Camden, NJ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
9,249,063

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

Nominal Salary
$67,851
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,103
Value Rating
Excellent
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:
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More Information:
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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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-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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