Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.
See how you matchAbout Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1103321158
- Program director
- Shelley Jones-Dillon
- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 88%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 88% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- 8
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates4%
- US DO graduates8%
- US IMGs75%
- Non-US IMGs13%
Demographics
- Women46%
- Men54%
- White42%
- Asian42%
- Black or African American21%
- Hispanic or Latino4%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Shelley Jones-Dillon
- Program coordinator
- Ronda Lubin
- Coordinator phone
- (973) 926-6671
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rutgers Health
201 Lyons Ave at Osborne Terrace Newark, NJ 07112 Open in Google Maps
Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 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/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 88% of residents at Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 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 Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program offer?
Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 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/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program located?
Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program is located at 201 Lyons Ave at Osborne Terrace Newark, NJ 07112. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.
Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program?
The program director is Shelley Jones-Dillon. The program coordinator, Ronda Lubin, is the usual contact for application questions.