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Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About 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
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.