DermatologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Hackensack Meridian Health Program

Dermatology residency program in North Bergen, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.

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About Hackensack Meridian Health Program

ACGME code
0803300129
Program director
Adriana Ros
Location
North Bergen, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
370
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Dermatology residency program in North Bergen, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 370 applications and invited about 11.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Dermatology interview rate of 12.2%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
11.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates78%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Adriana Ros
Program coordinator
Maria Pallarino
Coordinator phone
(201) 710-2755
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

Palisades Medical Center 7600 River Road North Bergen, NJ 07047 Open in Google Maps

Hackensack Meridian Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hackensack Meridian Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health 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 Program IMG-friendly?

Hackensack Meridian Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health Program offer?

Hackensack Meridian Health Program offers 3 first-year Dermatology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health Program?

Hackensack Meridian Health Program received 370 applications and interviewed about 11.1% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is Hackensack Meridian Health Program located?

Hackensack Meridian Health Program is located at Palisades Medical Center 7600 River Road North Bergen, NJ 07047. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health Program?

The program director is Adriana Ros. The program coordinator, Maria Pallarino, is the usual contact for application questions.

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