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Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
New Brunswick, NJ(New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#108
Specialty Rank
$73,133
PGY1 Salary
44.4%
IMG %
#108
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
24th Percentile
Top 76% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3003321215
NRMP Code:
2918300C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
10 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
54
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
2.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
26
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
57.7%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We provide University-quality education in a small program environment.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$73,133
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
22.9%(FREIDA)

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
$73,133
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$84,061
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3003321215
NRMP Code:
2918300C0YOG
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Billie Fyfe-Kirschner
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
11/1/2025 - 11/14/2025
Interview Period:
11/3/2025 - 3/2/2026
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:
184
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2918300C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Contact Person:
Helga Badillo

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:1

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)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
44.4%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
63rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
44.4%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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