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Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Neptune City, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0403300197
Program director
Raymond Malapero
Location
Neptune City, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
778
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Anesthesiology residency program in Neptune City, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 778 applications and invited about 6.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
6.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women17%
  • Men83%
  • White67%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Raymond Malapero
Program coordinator
Michelle Torres
Coordinator phone
(732) 776-3450
Program phone
(908) 461-5988
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

1945 NJ-33 Neptune City, NJ 07753 Open in Google Maps

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program offer?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program received 778 applications and interviewed about 6.8% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program located?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program is located at 1945 NJ-33 Neptune City, NJ 07753. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Raymond Malapero. The program coordinator, Michelle Torres, is the usual contact for application questions.

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