Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in North Bergen, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.
See how you matchAbout Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1203300684
- Program director
- Iyad Baker
- Location
- North Bergen, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 989
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 82%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in North Bergen, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 989 applications and invited about 10.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 82% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 10.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates18%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs64%
- Non-US IMGs18%
Demographics
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White27%
- Asian18%
- Black or African American18%
- Hispanic or Latino18%
- Other27%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Iyad Baker
- Program coordinator
- Mirna Chavez
- Coordinator phone
- (201) 710-2756
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Hackensack Meridian Health
7600 River Road North Bergen, NJ 07047 Open in Google Maps
Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 82% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades 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.
How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program offer?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program received 989 applications and interviewed about 10.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades 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/Palisades 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/Palisades Medical Center Program located?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program is located at 7600 River Road North Bergen, NJ 07047. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.
Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program?
The program director is Iyad Baker. The program coordinator, Mirna Chavez, is the usual contact for application questions.