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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
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
22%
0

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
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
New Brunswick, NJ
Metropolitan Area
New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
9,249,063

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

Nominal Salary
$76,045
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$87,408
Value Rating
Excellent
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
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:7
PGY-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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