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Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

Dermatology residency program in Somerset, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

ACGME code
0803331128
Program director
Amy Pappert
Location
Somerset, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
266
Latest cycle
IMG residents
33.3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Somerset, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 266 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Dermatology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates0%

Contact and location

Program director
Amy Pappert
Program coordinator
Aida Cardona
Coordinator phone
(732) 235-7765
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

Center for Dermatology 1 World's Fair Drive, Suite 2400 Somerset, NJ 08873 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 33.3% of residents at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offer?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offers 2 first-year Dermatology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is located at Center for Dermatology 1 World's Fair Drive, Suite 2400 Somerset, NJ 08873. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

The program director is Amy Pappert. The program coordinator, Aida Cardona, is the usual contact for application questions.

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