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Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Neptune, NJ(Neptune, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
31
Positions
#134
Specialty Rank
$76,037
PGY1 Salary
30.0%
IMG %
#134
Psychiatry Ranking
58th Percentile
Top 42% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003300303
NRMP Code:
1395400C7
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
31
Interviews:
108

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
25
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
21
Non-Physician Staff:
6
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Jersey Shore University Medical Center offers a fully accredited four year Residency Training Program in General Psychiatry. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive psychiatric education that will prepare our residents to be outstanding clinicians in a variety of settings while treating varied patient populations. We aim to inspire trainees to become effective educators, strong mental health advocates, superb clinicians, providers to underserved populations, and future leaders in psychiatry.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$76,037
PGY-1
$79,086
PGY-2
$83,534
PGY-3
$88,414
PGY-4
0

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: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
Neptune, NJ
Metropolitan Area
Neptune, NJ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
9,249,063

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
102(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$309K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$48K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
9,249,063
Median Age
42 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.48
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
67%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
12.48
Gas (per gallon)
$3.85
Gym Membership
46

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$76,037
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$74,546
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003300303
NRMP Code:
1395400C7
Total Positions:
31
Interviews:
108
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Stacy
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
9/1/2025 - 2/8/2026
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:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1395400C0, 1395400C7

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Contact Person:
Sameerah Keith

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:9
PGY-4:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

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
30.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
20.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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