Hackensack University Medical Center (Palisades) Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
North Bergen, NJ(Bergen, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$76,037
PGY1 Salary
75.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9993300243
- NRMP Code:
- 2136999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 300
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 8 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 25
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 17%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 17%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Immerse yourself in a distinguished training experience with our Transitional Year Program. Offering diverse clinical rotations across various specialties, our program is meticulously designed to prepare you for any medical field of your choice. Our curriculum, fully aligned with ACGME competencies, ensures a comprehensive and robust education in patient care. Guided by our dedicated and experienced faculty, you will receive unparalleled personalized support.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$76,037
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 74(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $326K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $65K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 9,249,063
- Median Age
- 34 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
59%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.69
Restaurant Meal
9.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.03
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9993300243
- NRMP Code:
- 2136999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 300
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Adam Atoot
- Email:
- adam.atoot@hmhn.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 10/16/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/29/2026 - 2/4/2027
- 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:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
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:
- 2136120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Hackensack University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Hackensack University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Yari Arias
- Contact Email:
- yari.arias@hmhn.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 18
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:18
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 8 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 75.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 64th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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