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Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Program

Family Medicine residency program in Somerville, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About 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
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.