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Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

Child Neurology residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

ACGME code
1853321011
Program director
Caroline Hayes-Rosen
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
155
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
40%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 155 applications and invited about 20% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 40% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
1
Interview rate
20%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates60%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs40%

Contact and location

Program director
Caroline Hayes-Rosen
Program coordinator
Gina DeLaRosa
Coordinator phone
(973) 972-5359
Program phone
(973) 972-2922
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

90 Bergen Street DOC 5200 Newark, NJ 07101 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 40% of residents at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offer?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offers 1 first-year Child Neurology position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program received 155 applications and interviewed about 20% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at 90 Bergen Street DOC 5200 Newark, NJ 07101. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

The program director is Caroline Hayes-Rosen. The program coordinator, Gina DeLaRosa, is the usual contact for application questions.

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