Virtua Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Voorhees, NJ(Laurel, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
#239
Specialty Rank
$66,240
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#239
Psychiatry Ranking
25th Percentile
Top 75% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003300301
NRMP Code:
3084400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
22
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Rachel Lauren Shmuts
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
35.7%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our residency program is fully ACGME accredited. The department of psychiatry is among the largest at Rowan University. Our faculty are noted local and national experts in child and adolescent, cognitive behavioral therapy, geriatrics, intellectual disabilities, psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. We value interprofessional education and mentorship, and our faculty is tightly aligned with other academic departments at the school of medicine.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,240
PGY-1
$68,890
PGY-2
$71,645
PGY-3
$74,511
PGY-4
0

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

City & State
Voorhees, NJ
Metropolitan Area
Laurel, NJ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
9,249,063

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
88(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$299K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$81K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
23.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
9,249,063
Median Age
28 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.53
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
53%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.69
Restaurant Meal
9.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.03
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,240
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$75,273
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003300301
NRMP Code:
3084400C0YOG
Total Positions:
22
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Rachel Lauren Shmuts
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/30/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/5/2026 - 1/29/2027
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:
192
Min Step 2 Score:
209

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July, August

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3084400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Contact Person:
Heather Glenn
Contact Email:
glennh@rowan.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
95.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

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Medical Education

Specialty Organizations