Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.
See how you matchAbout Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
- ACGME code
- 1103331177
- Program director
- Ariel Sena
- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 13
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 23%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 23% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 48 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
- 13
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates62%
- US DO graduates16%
- US IMGs16%
- Non-US IMGs7%
Demographics
- Women44%
- Men56%
- White49%
- Asian22%
- Black or African American16%
- Hispanic or Latino11%
- Other9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Ariel Sena
- Program coordinator
- Cassandra Struck
- Coordinator phone
- (973) 926-6682
- Program phone
- (973) 972-5128
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rutgers Health
Emergency Medicine Residency MSB E-609 185 South Orange Ave. Newark, NJ 07103 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 23% of residents at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 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 13 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program located?
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at Emergency Medicine Residency MSB E-609 185 South Orange Ave. Newark, NJ 07103. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.
Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?
The program director is Ariel Sena. The program coordinator, Cassandra Struck, is the usual contact for application questions.