Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Camden, NJ(Camden, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#119
Specialty Rank
$70,042
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
#119
Pediatrics Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203331251
- NRMP Code:
- 1380320M1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 230
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 46
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 67.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Training in evidence-based medicine and regular review of the pediatric literature is an integral part of the program as is the development of teaching skills. Inpatient and outpatient child psychiatry services available.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$70,042
PGY-1
$72,778
PGY-2
$75,751
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 21.9%(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:
- 3203331251
- NRMP Code:
- 1380320M1
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 230
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- William Ru
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/7/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/30/2026 - 1/22/2027
- 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:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 16
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1380320C0, 1380320M0, 1380320M1
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:
- Alyssa Aranda
- Contact Email:
- aranda-alyssa@cooperhealth.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 53rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 37.5%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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