St Joseph's University Medical Center Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Paterson, NJ(Paterson, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#203
Specialty Rank
$65,350
PGY1 Salary
97.2%
IMG %
#203
Pediatrics Ranking
6th Percentile
Top 94% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203321364
- NRMP Code:
- 1406320C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 170
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 76
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 53
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 14
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 45.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
This program provides a highly friendly learning environment. The hospital serves high volume, exceptionally diverse patients. The training program is highly comprehensive, including community advocacy, high quality intensive care units (including neonatal), a busy dedicated pediatric ED, and all pediatric subspecialties. Didactics are clinically protected. The hospital is located 30 minutes away from Manhattan, NY, available to residents interested in enjoying time off in the city.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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)
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,350
PGY-1
$69,076
PGY-2
$72,801
PGY-3
$76,526
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $324K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $66K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 451K
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.31
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
12.96
Gas (per gallon)
$4.00
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203321364
- NRMP Code:
- 1406320C0
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 170
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jennifer Chuang
- Email:
- chuangj@sjhmc.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
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:
- 1406320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Joseph's University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Joseph's University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Karen Hilla
- Contact Email:
- hillak@sjhmc.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
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 97.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 95th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 2.8%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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