Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Somerville, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.
See how you matchAbout Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program
- ACGME code
- 1203311194
- Program director
- Lalitha Hansch
- Location
- Somerville, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 727
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 21.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 77%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Somerville, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 727 applications and invited about 21.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 77% 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, 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
- 7
- Interview rate
- 21.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates5%
- US DO graduates19%
- US IMGs48%
- Non-US IMGs29%
Demographics
- Women71%
- Men29%
- White14%
- Asian48%
- Black or African American29%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Lalitha Hansch
- Program coordinator
- Kathryn Schmidt
- Coordinator phone
- (908) 595-3771
- Program phone
- (908) 685-2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rutgers Health
110 Rehill Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876 Open in Google Maps
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program: frequently asked questions
Does Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program sponsor visas?
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset 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 Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program IMG-friendly?
About 77% of residents at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset 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 Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program offer?
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program offers 7 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program?
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program received 727 applications and interviewed about 21.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset 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/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset 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 Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program located?
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program is located at 110 Rehill Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.
Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program?
The program director is Lalitha Hansch. The program coordinator, Kathryn Schmidt, is the usual contact for application questions.