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Hackensack University Medical Center Program

PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Birmingham, AL(Map, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#135
Specialty Rank
$73,620
PGY1 Salary
37.5%
IMG %
#135
Pediatrics Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203300420
NRMP Code:
1387320C1
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
90

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
68
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
25
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
3.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
129
0
Part-Time Physicians:
18
Female Faculty:
72.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
37%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Visit https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/healthcare-professionals/humc/pediatric-residency

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • 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

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$73,620
PGY-1
$77,112
PGY-2
$81,038
PGY-3
00

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
Birmingham, AL
Metropolitan Area
Map, NJ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
9,249,063

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
74(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$326K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$65K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
9,249,063
Median Age
34 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.6
Poverty Rate
19.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
59%

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
$73,620
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$99,486
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203300420
NRMP Code:
1387320C1
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
90
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Megan Mccabe
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/30/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/26/2026 - 1/29/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
1387320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Hackensack University Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Hackensack University Medical Center
Contact Person:
Taylor Dalrymple

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
56

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
37.5%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
42nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
20.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

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