Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
New Brunswick, NJ(New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
$76,045
PGY1 Salary
35.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1803321157
- NRMP Code:
- 2918180A0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 94
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 13
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 25
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 22%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Neurology Residency Program at Rutgers Health RWJMS is an Advanced program with linked PGY1 positions. Our residents get a well rounded training during their 3 years with us including inpatient, outpatient, ICU as well as emergency neurological care with our diverse patient population. We have one teaching hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital which is a Level 1 trauma Center as well as State and Joint Commission designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$76,045
PGY-1
$76,045
PGY-2
$80,322
PGY-3
$85,014
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
- 87(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $326K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $47K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.0%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 9,249,063
- Median Age
- 27 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.25
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
52%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.95
Restaurant Meal
13.2
Gas (per gallon)
$4.07
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1803321157
- NRMP Code:
- 2918180A0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 94
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Deviyani Mehta
- Email:
- dm1125@rwjms.rutgers.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 12/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2025 - 1/28/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2918180A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Chinita Mobley
- Contact Email:
- mobleycl@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 35.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 45th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 35.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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