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Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Brick, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1203300685
Program director
Kelly Ussery-Kronhaus
Location
Brick, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
926
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
71%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Brick, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 926 applications and invited about 19.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 71% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 48 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and women's health tracks.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
19.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs67%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White13%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American21%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Kelly Ussery-Kronhaus
Program coordinator
Theresa Warren
Coordinator phone
(732) 295-6562
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

Graduate Medical Education 1610 Route 88, 3rd Floor Brick, NJ 08724 Open in Google Maps

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University 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 Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 71% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program offer?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program received 926 applications and interviewed about 19.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University 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 Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program located?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program is located at Graduate Medical Education 1610 Route 88, 3rd Floor Brick, NJ 08724. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Kelly Ussery-Kronhaus. The program coordinator, Theresa Warren, is the usual contact for application questions.