JFK Medical Center Program
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Edison, NJ(Edison, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#32
Specialty Rank
$79,086
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#32
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
70th Percentile
Top 30% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3403321033
- NRMP Code:
- 3043340R0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 43.5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The JFK Johnson Residency Program has consistently received Five Stars-the highest rating for its PM&R Training Program from Doximity, the leading network for U.S. Physicians. An integral part of this training is the 1:1 Attending Resident ratio, with our amazing faculty, that occurs during our clinical curriculum, the volume of inpatients, outpatients, and procedures; such as Botulinum toxin, peripheral joint injections, electrodiagnostic testing and interventional pain management procedure.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$79,086
PGY-1
$79,086
PGY-2
$83,534
PGY-3
$88,414
PGY-4
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: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
- 75(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $292K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $69K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.0%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 9,249,063
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
75°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3403321033
- NRMP Code:
- 3043340R0
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sara Jean Cuccurullo
- Email:
- sara.cuccurullo@hmhn.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 1/10/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/25/2025 - 1/28/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 3043340A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- JFK Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- JFK Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Beverly Ann Bolger
- Contact Email:
- beverly.bolger@hmhn.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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