Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Newark, NJ(Newark, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#138
Specialty Rank
$73,133
PGY1 Salary
68.6%
IMG %
#138
Pediatrics Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203321362
- NRMP Code:
- 1397320C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 180
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 8
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 89
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 69.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 45%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Underserved community. Focus on Social determinents of health. Resident Wellness Focus.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$73,133
PGY-1
$76,045
PGY-2
$80,322
PGY-3
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:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $272K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 492K
- Median Age
- 53 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.72
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
78%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.54
Restaurant Meal
12.12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.74
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203321362
- NRMP Code:
- 1397320C0
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 180
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jon Sicat
- Email:
- jon.sicat@rwjbh.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2025 - 10/24/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2025 - 1/16/2026
- 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:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
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:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1397320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Rutgers Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Rutgers Health
- Contact Person:
- Ebonni Shaw
- Contact Email:
- ebonni.shaw@rwjbh.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 68.6%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 63rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 22.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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