Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Piscataway, NJ(Piscataway, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#101
Specialty Rank
$73,133
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#101
Psychiatry Ranking
68th Percentile
Top 32% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003321121
- NRMP Code:
- 2918400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 102
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 32
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 35.7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers excellent psychotherapy supervision, extensive psychotherapy and psychopharmacology curriculum, diverse patient population, good research support, based on Rutgers Piscataway Campus we are close to New York City and Philadelphia.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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)
- 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
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,133
PGY-1
$76,045
PGY-2
$80,322
PGY-3
$85,014
PGY-4
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 89(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $237K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $40K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 16.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 9,249,063
- Median Age
- 39 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.65
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
69°F
Winter
39°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
64%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.59
Restaurant Meal
12.24
Gas (per gallon)
$3.77
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003321121
- NRMP Code:
- 2918400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 102
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jason Mintz
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/7/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 1/4/2027
- 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:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
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:
- 2918400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare
- Contact Person:
- David J Gerak
- Contact Email:
- david.gerak@rutgers.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 10.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
Program Rankings
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools