Hackensack Meridian Health Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.
See how you matchAbout Hackensack Meridian Health Program
- ACGME code
- 1103300213
- Program director
- Aleksandr Tichter
- Location
- Hackensack, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 29%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Hackensack Meridian Health Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 29% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 55 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates31%
- US DO graduates40%
- US IMGs26%
- Non-US IMGs3%
Demographics
- Women51%
- Men49%
- White40%
- Asian49%
- Black or African American9%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Aleksandr Tichter
- Program coordinator
- Emily Garcia
- Coordinator phone
- (973) 432-4544
- Program phone
- (713) 873-2626
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Avenue 3620 Main- 3rd fl Hackensack, NJ 07601 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?
About 29% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health Program offer?
Hackensack Meridian Health Program offers 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.
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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Hackensack Meridian Health Program located?
Hackensack Meridian Health Program is located at Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Avenue 3620 Main- 3rd fl Hackensack, NJ 07601. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.
Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health Program?
The program director is Aleksandr Tichter. The program coordinator, Emily Garcia, is the usual contact for application questions.