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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

0

Salary Progression

$70,042
PGY-1
$72,778
PGY-2
$75,751
PGY-3
00

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

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
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

Nominal Salary
$70,042
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$79,593
Value Rating
Excellent
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:
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More Information:
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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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-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

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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