Programs/Public health and general preventive medicine/Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
Back to ProgramsRutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
Public health and general preventive medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Newark, NJ(Newark, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$73,473
PGY1 Salary
56.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3803312134
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 5
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 185
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 48
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 75%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Program Offers & Benefits
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$73,473
PGY-1
$73,473
PGY-2
$77,606
PGY-3
$82,139
PGY-4
$84,320
PGY-5
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
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $272K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.0%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 9,249,063
- Median Age
- 53 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.72
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
78%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.54
Restaurant Meal
12.12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.74
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3803312134
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 5
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Pauline Thomas
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2024 - 1/31/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 185
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 185
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1398380R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Department of Preventive Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Department of Preventive Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Lisa Wade
- Contact Email:
- wadeli@njms.rutgers.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 185
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 56.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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