Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Brick, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.